What is this Policy about?
This Cookie Policy describes GABEY's use of cookies and similar website technologies and should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
It applies to gabey.com.au and, where stated or applicable, other websites and online services operated by GABEY Consulting.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that a website or associated service may place or read on your browser or device. They can support functions such as maintaining a session, remembering preferences, protecting forms, measuring website use or enabling third-party content.
Some cookies are set directly by the website you visit ("first-party cookies"). Others may be set by external services used by or embedded within the website ("third-party cookies"). Similar technologies may include local storage, session storage, pixels, tags or comparable browser-based mechanisms.
Information that may be collected
Depending on the website features and technologies in use, information associated with cookies or technical website logs may include:
- IP address and network-related information;
- date and time of access;
- browser, operating system and device characteristics;
- language or display preferences;
- pages visited and links or functions used;
- referring or destination information;
- session, authentication or security-related identifiers; and
- information used to detect abuse, automated activity or security events.
Not every item above is necessarily collected through a cookie, and not every GABEY website necessarily uses every category described in this policy.
Cookie & technology categories
Strictly Necessary
RequiredTechnologies required for core website operation, security, session handling, preference storage or requested functionality.
Functional
Where usedTechnologies that remember optional choices or enable enhanced website functions.
Analytics & Performance
Where usedTechnologies used to understand website use, traffic patterns and performance so the service can be improved.
Third Party
Where embeddedTechnologies associated with external content or services such as media, maps, analytics or other integrated functionality.
Strictly necessary technologies
Strictly necessary cookies or similar technologies may be required to provide functionality explicitly requested by a user or to maintain the security and integrity of a website or service.
They may support session management, security controls, form protection, authentication, load management or storage of privacy preferences. Blocking them through browser settings may cause parts of the website to operate incorrectly.
Where such technologies are technically necessary, they may not be subject to the same preference controls as optional cookies.
Functional technologies
Functional technologies may be used to remember optional choices or provide enhanced features. Depending on the service, this could include interface preferences, display settings or other convenience features.
If optional functional technologies are disabled, the core website may continue to operate but some enhanced functions may not be available.
Analytics & performance
Where analytics or performance technologies are enabled, they may help GABEY understand how visitors use a website, which pages are accessed, how users navigate the site and whether technical or performance improvements are required.
GABEY does not describe analytics information as anonymous unless the configuration and data flow support that description. Depending on the technology used, analytics information may include identifiers or technical information capable of being associated with a browser, device or network connection.
Third-party technologies & external content
GABEY websites may contain links to or embed services operated by third parties. External services may set or read their own cookies or otherwise collect information when their content or functionality is loaded or used.
Third parties process information according to their own terms and privacy practices. GABEY does not control cookies placed independently by a third-party website after you leave a GABEY website.
Managing preferences & consent
Where optional cookies or technologies are subject to a website preference or consent mechanism, the available control may allow you to accept, reject or modify selected categories.
You may change your preferences later where the relevant website provides that functionality. Strictly necessary technologies may remain active where required for operation, security or delivery of a function you request.
Browser & device controls
Most browsers allow you to inspect, delete or block cookies and, in some cases, control other forms of local website storage. The available settings vary by browser and device.
Blocking all cookies may affect websites that depend on session, authentication, preference or security-related cookies. Browser controls operate independently of any preference mechanism offered directly by GABEY.
Cookie duration & retention
Cookies may be temporary ("session" cookies), which generally expire when a browsing session ends, or persistent, which remain for a defined period or until deleted.
The duration of a particular cookie depends on its purpose and technical configuration. Where GABEY publishes a detailed cookie register, that register should identify the relevant cookie or technology, provider, purpose and duration where practicable.
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be verified | To be verified | Technical audit required before publication | To be classified | To be verified |
Privacy & personal information
Information collected through cookies, website technologies and technical logs may constitute or become associated with personal information depending on the circumstances.
For information about how GABEY Consulting collects, holds, uses, discloses and protects personal information, please refer to the GABEY Consulting Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
GABEY may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to website technology, services, third-party integrations, legal requirements or information-handling practices.
The current version will be published on the website together with its most recent update date. Material changes to the technologies actually used should also be reflected in any cookie register or preference mechanism.
Contact
If you have a question or concern about GABEY's use of cookies or similar technologies, please contact GABEY Consulting through the contact details published on our website and identify the relevant website or service.
Governing law
This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, subject to applicable Commonwealth legislation and any other laws that cannot lawfully be excluded.