Cookie Use Notice

Information about cookies and how we use them on our website

Important Disclaimer: This website is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with any telecommunications provider or internet service operator.

What Are Cookies?

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

How Cookies Work

  • Cookies are created when your browser loads a website
  • The website sends information to your browser, which is then stored in a small text file
  • When you return to the website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server
  • This allows the website to recognise you and remember your preferences

Types of Cookies

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you're visiting
  • Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by services other than the website you're visiting

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website. The following sections explain the different types of cookies we use and why.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as:

  • Navigation between pages
  • Access to secure areas of the website
  • Processing of contact forms
  • Security and fraud prevention

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie settings, but your browser may allow you to block them. However, blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect information about:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Website traffic patterns and trends
  • Error messages encountered
  • Browsers and devices used to access our site

This information helps us improve our website's performance, identify popular content, and understand user behaviour. We use aggregated data for analysis and do not identify individual users.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced functionality:

  • Language preferences
  • Display settings
  • Remembering your consent preferences
  • Customised content based on your interests

These cookies help us provide a more personalised experience on subsequent visits.

Advertising Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies on this website. As an informational resource, we do not engage in targeted advertising or behavioural advertising practices.

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Session Maintains user session and enables basic functionality Until browser closed
cookie_consent Persistent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
_ga, _gid Analytics Google Analytics - Website usage analytics 2 years / 24 hours
_gat Analytics Google Analytics - Throttles request rate 1 minute

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., to analyse how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

  • How often users visit our site
  • What pages they visit and what actions they take
  • What sites they visited before coming to our site
  • Whether they are new or returning visitors

The information generated by these cookies about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may allow certain third parties to place cookies on your device through our website. These third-party cookies are used for the following purposes:

Analytics Services

Google Analytics sets cookies as described above to provide website analytics services.

No Advertising Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or allow third-party advertising networks to place cookies on your device through our website.

Third-Party Control

Third-party cookies are subject to the third party's own privacy policies, not ours. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies and your personal information.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website and across the internet.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Manage your preferences for different cookie types

Your preferences will be saved and respected on subsequent visits. You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in our footer.

Browser Settings

You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser
  • Block cookies altogether

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage cookies
  • Mobile Browsers: Check browser settings for cookie management options

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly. The following table outlines the potential impact:

Cookie Type If Disabled
Essential Cookies Basic website functionality may be impaired or unavailable
Performance Cookies Website performance monitoring and improvement capabilities reduced
Functionality Cookies Personalised features and preferences not remembered
All Cookies Significant website functionality may be unavailable

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that allows you to express your preference not to be tracked by websites. While we respect your privacy choices, current web standards do not require websites to respond to DNT signals. We continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and may update our practices accordingly.

Children and Cookies

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not intentionally collect personal information from children through cookies or other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Cookie Notice

We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technological developments, or regulatory requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated notice on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Notice periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

More Information

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

Contact Details

5G Coverage Australia

Email: privacy@5gcoverageaustralia.com

Address: 123 Technology Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

External Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may wish to visit:

  • Google Analytics Privacy: policies.google.com/privacy
  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
  • OAIC Cookies: www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/the-privacy-act/cookies

Last Updated: January 2024