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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22 October 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Control Shift uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

Cookies can be either "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve your user experience
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Cannot be disabled - These cookies are essential for site functionality

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our site.

Information collected:

  • • Pages visited
  • • Time spent on pages
  • • Click behavior
  • • Device and browser information
  • • General location (city/region level)

Marketing Cookies

We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions, optimise ads, and build targeted audiences for advertising campaigns.

Purpose:

  • • Track ad performance
  • • Measure conversion events
  • • Build custom audiences
  • • Optimise ad delivery
  • • Retarget website visitors

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services:

Google Analytics

Analytics and website usage tracking

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Facebook Pixel

Advertising and conversion tracking

Privacy Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and may use cookies for their own purposes. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here are some ways to manage your cookie preferences:

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. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Common Browser Settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Cookie Duration

The cookies we use have varying lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 1-24 months)
  • Analytics cookies: Generally stored for up to 2 years
  • Marketing cookies: Typically stored for up to 90 days

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what cookies are being used on our website
  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Delete cookies at any time through your browser
  • Access information about how we use cookies

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at contact@ctrlshift.au

Control Shift • Hobart, Tasmania