COOKIES POLICY

Last Updated: April 16, 2025

Introduction

At Aussies Best Choice, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, https://aussiesbestchoice.com (the "Site"). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time. It complements our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

As a UK-based company serving Australian users, we voluntarily align with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) to ensure responsible, transparent data practices.

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, contact us at support@aussiesbestchoice.com.

Summary

• We use essential, analytics, and affiliate tracking cookies.
• Non-essential cookies (analytics and affiliate tracking) are only activated with your consent.
• Cookies help us operate the site, monitor traffic, and support our affiliate model.
• Cookie preferences can be managed through the CookieYes banner or your browser settings.

Table of Contents

1. What Are Cookies?
2. Types of Cookies We Use
3. How We Use Cookies
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5. Third-Party Cookies
6. Updates to This Cookies Policy
7. Contact Us

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They store limited information to improve usability and performance. We may also use related technologies such as:

- Web beacons (clear GIFs)
- Tracking pixels
- Local storage and scripts

Cookies can be:
- Session cookies (deleted after you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (remain until expiry or manual deletion)

Cookies do not access or install software on your device.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

• a) Essential Cookies
  These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled. They support basic features like navigation, security, and form submissions.
  Example: Cookies that keep session state or enable form validation.
  Consent: Not required (legitimate interest).
• b) Analytics Cookies
  These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Site by collecting anonymised data.
  Example: Google Analytics, Yandex Metrica.
  Consent: Required. Set only after you opt in.
• c) Affiliate Tracking Cookies
  These cookies track clicks on affiliate links so that we can earn commissions on qualifying bookings or purchases.
  Example: Cookies from Travelpayouts or related affiliate platforms.
  Consent: Required. Set only after you opt in.

We do not use marketing, targeting, or advertising cookies. No behavioural profiling is conducted.

3. How We Use Cookies

Cookies help us to:
- Operate the Site effectively and securely
- Track user activity (e.g. page views, bounce rates, device/browser stats)
- Attribute affiliate link clicks to the correct partner
- Analyse traffic to improve usability and performance

Any personal information collected via cookies is anonymised or pseudonymised where possible and used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or revoke your cookie preferences in two ways:

• a) Cookie Consent Banner (CookieYes)
  When you first visit the Site, you are presented with a banner allowing you to:
  - Accept all cookies
  - Reject non-essential cookies
  - Customise preferences
  
  You can return to this banner at any time by clicking the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link in the Site footer.
• b) Browser Settings
  You can also control cookies via your browser. Most browsers allow you to:
  - Block third-party cookies
  - Delete existing cookies
  - Set preferences for future sessions
  
  Instructions for managing cookies:
  
  - Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
  - Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data
  - Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
  - Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947
  - Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
  
  Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Site from functioning correctly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. These include:

- Google Analytics & Yandex Metrica: To monitor usage patterns and site performance.
- CookieYes: To store your cookie consent preferences.
- Affiliate Platforms (e.g. Travelpayouts): To track commissions from referrals.

All third parties are contractually obligated to respect your data and may only use it for agreed purposes. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this policy from time to time due to changes in technology, law, or our use of cookies.

When we do:
- The “Last Updated” date will be changed.
- Material changes may be highlighted via a banner or notice on the Site.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, contact us at:

INFORMAL LTD
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Email: support@aussiesbestchoice.com

We aim to respond within 5 business days.