1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy provides comprehensive information about the cookies and similar tracking technologies used on the website operated by Spinalshinecharg at spinalshinecharg.ddd. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data collected through cookies. By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixel tags, and web beacons, all of which may be used on our website for comparable purposes.
3. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies on this website is Spinalshinecharg, located at George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia. For cookie-related enquiries, contact touch@spinalshinecharg.world or call +61 2 9240 8500.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into three categories based on their purpose and the consent required under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access to website features, cookie consent preference storage, and load balancing. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under GDPR because they are needed to provide the service you explicitly request. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information in a way that tracks your browsing behaviour across other websites.
- tdde_cookie_consent: stores your cookie preference choices. Duration: 12 months. Provider: Spinalshinecharg.
- session_id: maintains your session state during a single visit. Duration: session. Provider: Spinalshinecharg.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregate form. These cookies allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, measure page performance, and understand which content is most useful to our audience. Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you provide consent through our cookie banner or cookie settings panel. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your preferences.
- _analytics_id: distinguishes unique visitors for traffic analysis. Duration: 24 months. Provider: analytics service provider.
- _page_view: records page views and navigation paths. Duration: 30 minutes (session extension on activity). Provider: analytics service provider.
4.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display content that may be relevant to their interests. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners whose services we use. Marketing cookies require your explicit consent before being activated. If you reject marketing cookies, you will not receive targeted content based on your browsing activity on our website.
- _campaign_ref: tracks referral sources from advertising campaigns. Duration: 90 days. Provider: marketing platform.
- _interest_profile: builds a profile of visited pages for content personalisation. Duration: 12 months. Provider: marketing platform.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
Under the GDPR, we process cookie data on the following legal bases. Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) and, where applicable, to perform a contract with you (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)). Analytics and marketing cookies are processed solely on the basis of your consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)), which you provide through our cookie consent mechanism. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
6. How to Manage Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears offering three options: Accept All, Reject, and Cookie Settings. Accept All enables all cookie categories including analytics and marketing. Reject disables all non-essential cookies, leaving only strictly necessary cookies active. Cookie Settings opens a detailed panel where you can toggle analytics and marketing cookies individually while strictly necessary cookies remain always enabled. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, or by contacting us to reset your stored consent record.
6.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain parts of our website from functioning correctly. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers are available on the respective browser developer websites.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers that assist us with analytics, hosting, and marketing activities. These third parties may process data collected through their cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We require all third-party providers to comply with applicable data protection laws and to process data only according to our instructions. We do not control third-party cookies directly, and we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services for additional information.
8. Data Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the cookie category and your consent choices, cookies may collect the following types of data: IP address (may be anonymised), browser and device information, operating system, referring URL, pages visited and time spent, click interactions, and approximate geographic location derived from IP address. This data is used exclusively for the purposes described in this policy and our Privacy Policy. We do not use cookie data to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
9. Data Retention
Cookie retention periods vary by type and purpose. Strictly necessary cookies are retained for the duration specified in Section 4.1 or until you clear your browser data. Analytics data is retained for up to twenty-six months in aggregate or pseudonymised form. Marketing cookie data is retained for up to twelve months unless you withdraw consent earlier. Consent preference records stored in local storage are retained for twelve months from the date of your last preference update.
10. Security Measures
We implement security measures to protect data collected through cookies, including HTTPS encryption for all data transmission, secure cookie flags (Secure and SameSite attributes) where supported, regular review of third-party cookie providers and their security practices, and access controls limiting internal access to analytics data. While we take reasonable steps to protect cookie data, no internet transmission method is completely secure.
11. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. You also have the right to withdraw consent for analytics and marketing cookies at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at touch@spinalshinecharg.world. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority or the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable legal requirements, or our business practices. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Material changes will be communicated through an updated cookie banner or a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, contact:
Spinalshinecharg
George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Email: touch@spinalshinecharg.world
Phone: +61 2 9240 8500