Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. This helps improve your browsing experience and allows us to better understand how visitors use our site.

How We Use Cookies

Twinkling Meadow uses cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure our website functions correctly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how visitors interact with our website
• To improve our website and services
• To remember your cookie consent choices

Types of Cookies We Use

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 function properly without these cookies.

• cookieConsent - Stores your cookie consent preferences. Expires: 1 year.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function properly.

• formData - Temporarily stores form input to prevent data loss. Expires: Session.

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.

• _ga - Used to distinguish users. Expires: 2 years.
• _gid - Used to distinguish users. Expires: 24 hours.
• _gat - Used to throttle request rate. Expires: 1 minute.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

• Google Analytics - For website analytics and performance measurement

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:

Clearing Your Browser Cookies

You can delete all cookies stored on your device through your browser settings. This will also remove your consent preferences, and you will see the cookie banner again on your next visit.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

• Some features of our website may not function properly
• Your preferences will not be remembered between visits
• You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to remember your cookie consent preference. Local storage is similar to cookies but remains on your device until you clear it manually.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

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

Twinkling Meadow
142 Greenway Parade
Richmond, VIC 3121
Australia
Email: [email protected]

Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our:

• Privacy Policy
• GDPR Compliance