Cookies Policy
Last updated: November 7, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to use the site and ensuring that the content is more relevant to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Harbour Legal Partners uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Analyzing how visitors use our website to improve functionality
- Providing security features and fraud prevention
- Enhancing website performance and user experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.
3.2 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.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website. These third-party services may include:
- Analytics providers to help us understand website usage
- Security services to protect against malicious activity
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through:
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technology to store information on your device. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. The information stored is used for the same purposes as our cookies.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not respond to DNT signals at this time.
8. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data about you. The collection and use of such data is subject to our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle personal data.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Harbour Legal Partners
88 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9087 5134
Email: office@harbourlegal.com.au
11. More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com.au