Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

2. How We Use Cookies

Canvas-branch uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as your cookie consent choice, to provide a more personalised experience.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They include:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used to maintain your session as you navigate our website.
• Security Cookies: Used to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of login credentials.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:

• Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so you are not asked again on subsequent visits.
• Form Data: May temporarily store form information to improve your experience when completing enquiries.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website:

• Page Views: Records which pages you visit and how long you spend on them.
• Traffic Sources: Identifies how you arrived at our website.
• Device Information: Collects anonymous information about your device and browser.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These may include:

• Analytics providers that help us understand website usage
• Embedded content from external platforms

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information about how they use cookies.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They help us recognise you on return visits.

6. Managing Cookies

You have control over cookies placed on your device. You can manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and remembered for future visits.

Opting Out of Analytics

If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you can do so through your browser settings or by using browser extensions designed to block tracking scripts.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information about our use of cookies.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Canvas-branch
142 Studio Lane
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Australia

Email: [email protected]