Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Keeping you logged in to secure areas
• Understanding how you use our website
• Improving website performance and functionality

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use these cookies to:

• Analyze and improve website performance
• Understand which features are most popular
• Test different design variations
• Monitor for technical issues

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

d) Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may include:

• Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how users interact with our website
• Social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) when you use their sharing features on our site or log in using your social media account
• Payment processors to enable secure transactions
• Marketing services to deliver relevant content and communications

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your website session. They are deleted from your device when you close your web browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and may be used by your browser on subsequent visits to our website. They remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:

• Delete cookies from your device
• Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our website, and some services may not function properly.

Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals, but we do provide you the option to opt out of certain types of cookies through your browser settings.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

By clicking "Accept All Cookies" on the cookie banner, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through a notice on our website or by email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

PhotogHQ
Email: privacy@photoghq.com
Address: 123 Photography Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia