Island Cycle Hire

COOKIES POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

(a) This Cookies Policy explains how Island Cycle Hire ABN 28 410 925 220 (we, us, our) uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with our website at https://www.islandcyclehire.com.au.

(b) This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies that may be used on the Website, why they are used and the choices available to you in relation to them.

(c) Cookies and similar technologies used by third-party services accessible through or integrated with the Website, including booking, payment or analytics services, may also be subject to the privacy and cookie practices of those third parties.

(d) This Cookies Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information.

(e) We may update this Cookies Policy when our use of cookies or similar technologies, our providers or applicable legal requirements change. The current version will be made available on the Website and will show the date it was last updated.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

(a) A cookie is a small data file that is stored on your computer, mobile device or other device when you visit a website.

(b) Cookies and similar technologies can perform different functions, including enabling a website to operate, remembering preferences, helping website owners understand how visitors use a website and, where applicable, supporting marketing or third-party content.

(c) The categories below describe cookies that may be used on the Website; a category applies only if the relevant functionality or third-party service is implemented. Confirmed cookie details must be recorded and updated when the Website's implemented technologies change.

(d) Some cookies may be placed directly by us and others may be placed by third-party service providers whose services are integrated with or accessible through the Website.

Types of cookies and how they may be used

Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are used only where reasonably required to operate the Website, maintain security or provide a feature or service you request. Depending on the Website's confirmed functionality, they may support page navigation, sessions, security or processing information entered during a visit. Blocking a strictly necessary cookie may prevent the function it supports from working, but will not affect unrelated Website features.

Optional performance and analytics cookies (if used)

If implemented, these optional cookies may collect information about Website use, such as pages viewed, navigation, visit duration and errors. We may use that information only for the purposes disclosed through any applicable consent or preference mechanism, including understanding Website usage, identifying technical issues and improving the Website.

Optional functional cookies (if used)

These cookies may enable the Website to remember choices or preferences you make and provide enhanced functionality. Depending on the features available on the Website, this may include remembering settings or information entered during your visit.

Optional advertising and marketing cookies (if used)

If advertising or marketing technologies are implemented, optional cookies may be used for the purposes disclosed through any applicable consent or preference mechanism, such as measuring campaign interactions or advertising effectiveness. Any third-party advertising or marketing provider must be identified before this category is activated.

Optional third-party content cookies (if used)

If the Website embeds third-party content or functionality, such as media, maps or booking tools, the relevant provider may place optional cookies or similar technologies on your device. The provider must be identified as Booqable, as applicable, and its use of those technologies is also subject to its privacy and cookie practices.

3. HOW LONG WILL COOKIES REMAIN ON MY DEVICE?

(a) The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on the type of cookie and the settings applied to it.

(b) Session cookies generally remain on your device only while you are using the Website and are deleted when you close your browser or end the relevant session.

(c) Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and generally remain there until they expire or you delete them. The expiry period varies depending on the purpose of the cookie and the provider that places it.

(d) You can delete or manage cookies through your browser settings as described in this Cookies Policy.

4. HOW DO THIRD PARTIES USE COOKIES ON THE WEBSITE?

(a) Some cookies and similar technologies used in connection with the Website may be placed or operated by third-party service providers.

(b) Depending on the services and functionality used on the Website, these third parties may include providers of booking systems, payment services, website hosting, analytics, embedded content, maps, social media or other website functionality.

(c) Third-party providers may use cookies and similar technologies to provide their services, maintain security, remember preferences, understand how their services are used, measure performance or, where applicable, support advertising or marketing activities.

(d) Information collected by a third party through its cookies or similar technologies may be handled in accordance with that third party's own privacy and cookie practices. To the extent that we receive or handle personal information obtained through those technologies, we will handle that information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law. We encourage you to review the relevant third party's privacy information for further details.

(e) If we use an analytics provider such as Google Analytics, information about the provider and its data practices may be made available through the Website or the provider's own privacy information.