Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: December 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you signed in, and understanding how you use our site.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication session management | Session / 30 days |
| puaavic_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| dismissed_announcements | Tracks dismissed announcement banners | 30 days |
Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Cloudflare - For website security, performance optimization, and protection against malicious traffic. Cloudflare may set cookies to distinguish between humans and bots.
- Cloudflare Turnstile - For CAPTCHA verification during login and registration to protect against automated attacks.
- Mapbox - For displaying event location maps. Mapbox may set cookies for map functionality and performance.
Managing Your Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept all cookies or only essential cookies.
- Profile Settings: If you have an account, you can manage your cookie preferences in your profile settings.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may affect your ability to use our website.
Data We Don't Collect
We want to be transparent about what we don't do:
- We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across websites
- We do not sell your data to third parties
- We do not use analytics cookies that track your behavior
- We do not use social media tracking pixels
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access information about what cookies we use
- Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
- Request deletion of data collected through cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us or email us at privacy@puaavic.org.au.
See also: Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Compliance & Trust
