Effective Date: January 31, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how WebsitedesignSunshinecoast.au (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://websitedesignsunshinecoast.au. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive where relevant.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies can also be used to track your browsing activity and to personalize content and advertisements.
We use several types of cookies on our website to provide essential services, improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver relevant advertising. Below are the categories of cookies we use:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure areas, and access to services. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use tools such as Google Analytics to gather data about website usage, which helps us improve the performance and user experience of our site.
Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Advertising cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to users and to track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
Below is a summary of the cookies we may use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session state across page requests. | Session | WebsitedesignSunshinecoast.au |
| _ga | Analytics | Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Analytics | Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics. | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Analytics | Used to throttle request rate for Google Analytics. | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | WebsitedesignSunshinecoast.au |
| _fbp | Advertising | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. | 3 months | |
| fr | Advertising | Used by Facebook to show relevant advertisements to users and measure and improve the advertisements. | 3 months | |
| lang | Functionality | Remembers the user's selected language version of a website. | Session | WebsitedesignSunshinecoast.au |
We use cookies to:
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. Examples include Google Analytics and Facebook, which help us analyze website usage and deliver targeted advertising. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
Cookies can be classified by their duration:
You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies. When you visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to manage your preferences. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your choices. Your preferences will be stored and respected during future visits.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
For mobile devices, please refer to your device’s help documentation for instructions on managing cookies.
If you are located in the European Union or the European Economic Area, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device and provide you with clear information about how cookies are used. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or contacting us.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
WebsitedesignSunshinecoast.au
Sunshine Coast, QLD
Email: info@websitedesignsunshinecoast.au
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.