Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

PinuProve uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Analyze website performance and usage patterns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Security cookies: Help detect suspicious activity and prevent fraud
  • Preference cookies: Remember your cookie preferences and settings

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's performance and user experience.

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
  • Page view tracking: Monitors which pages are most popular
  • User behavior analysis: Understands how users navigate our site

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

  • Advertising cookies: Track your browsing habits to show relevant ads
  • Social media cookies: Enable sharing content on social platforms
  • Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance your experience:

4.1 Google Services

  • Google Analytics: Website performance and usage analysis
  • Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing campaigns
  • Google Maps: Location services and mapping functionality

4.2 Social Media Platforms

  • Facebook: Social sharing and advertising pixels
  • LinkedIn: Professional networking and business advertising
  • Twitter: Social sharing and engagement tracking

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually 1-24 months)
  • Necessary cookies: Typically last for the duration of your session
  • Analytics cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
  • Marketing cookies: Generally expire after 30-90 days

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
  • Clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site
  • Adjusting your browser's cookie settings

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Contact forms may not work correctly
  • Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
  • Some content may not display properly
  • Website performance analytics will be affected

8. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data. This information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We ensure that:

  • Data collection is transparent and consensual
  • Personal information is protected and secure
  • You can access and control your data
  • Data retention periods are clearly defined

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website or email
  • Request renewed consent if required by law

10. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for using cookies includes:

  • Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Your consent and our legitimate interest in improving services
  • Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you are a parent and believe your child's information has been collected, please contact us.

12. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +61 3 7247 5991
  • Address: Level 12, 456 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

14. Useful Resources

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