Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functionality.

2. How We Use Cookies

Slingfeste uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential functionality: To enable basic website features and navigation
• Performance monitoring: To understand how visitors interact with our website
• Personalisation: To remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and content (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled and include:

• Session management cookies
• Security and authentication cookies
• Cookie consent preference cookies
• Load balancing cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous statistical data:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page view tracking
• User journey analysis
• Performance monitoring

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalised advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness:

• Social media integration cookies
• Advertising targeting cookies
• Conversion tracking cookies
• Remarketing cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services, including:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Social media platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Payment processors: For secure payment processing
• Customer support tools: For live chat functionality

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our website have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-24 months)
• Analytics cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Typically expire after 30-90 days

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Our Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. You can also update your preferences at any time by:

• Using the cookie settings link in our website footer
• Clicking the cookie preferences icon if available
• Contacting us directly to update your 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: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your browsing experience:

• Some website features may not function properly
• Your preferences and settings may not be remembered
• You may need to re-enter information on each visit
• Personalised content and recommendations may not be available

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

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

For more information about online privacy and cookies, you can visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner website at www.oaic.gov.au.