Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 4, 2025
At HappyHome.au, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how they work and your options, alongside our Privacy Policy, which details how we use personal information. We are committed to complying with relevant privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (expiring when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period). Similar technologies, like local storage or pixels, may also be used for comparable purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
2.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot operate fully without these cookies.
2.2. Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices (e.g., preferred language or theme) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
2.3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information, often anonymously, though some data (like IP addresses) may be linked to usage patterns. They help us improve our website's performance.
2.4. Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to show relevant ads, limit how often you see them, and measure campaign effectiveness.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Here are the main cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Until browser closes | Essential |
| pref_theme | Remembers user's theme preference | 1 year | Preference |
| _fbp | Used by Facebook for tracking and advertising | 3 months | Marketing |
Note: Cookie durations are chosen based on their relevance to user behavior or functionality (e.g., analytics data retention or advertising campaigns).
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies to analyze usage and deliver ads. These come from:
- Google Analytics (for website usage analysis)
- Google AdSense (for advertising)
- Facebook (for social media integration and advertising)
- Twitter (for social media integration)
- LinkedIn (for social media integration)
- Pinterest (for social media integration and content sharing)
- Instagram (for social media integration and image sharing)
- YouTube (for video content embedding and analytics)
- TikTok (for social media integration)
- Snapchat (for social media integration and content sharing)
These third parties may collect anonymized or personal data, such as IP addresses or browsing behavior, depending on their policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more details:
- Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook Privacy Policy
- Twitter Privacy Policy
- LinkedIn Privacy Policy
- Pinterest Privacy Policy
- Instagram Privacy Policy
- YouTube Privacy Policy
- TikTok Privacy Policy
- Snapchat Privacy Policy
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings, where you can refuse them or get alerts when they're sent. Here's how to adjust settings for popular browsers:
You can also manage non-essential cookies via our consent banner (see Section 6). Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may limit functionality, such as saving preferences or using specific features.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will request your consent to place cookies on your device. You can:
- Click "Accept All Cookies" to allow all cookies as described here;
- Select "Essential Cookies Only" to decline non-essential cookies; or
- Choose "Manage Preferences" to customize your settings for specific cookie categories (e.g., enabling only analytics or marketing cookies).
You can update your preferences anytime via the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or a similar feature.
Accessibility Note: Our cookie banner and settings are designed to be accessible for users with disabilities, including compatibility with screen readers.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We'll notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date above and, for significant changes, via email or a website notice where feasible. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to inquiries within 5 business days