This Cookies Policy explains how HAWK ACCESS (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.hawkaccess.com.au (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help us enhance your experience on our website by remembering your preferences and recognizing you on return visits. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons, which may include but are not limited to:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to improve our website’s functionality and performance.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember the choices you make, such as your language preference, and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
We may use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the site. They are deleted from your device once the browser is closed.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain in the cookie file of your browser for a longer period. They help us recognize you as an existing user, so it’s easier to return to our website without signing in again.
- First-party Cookies: These cookies are set by our website and can only be read by our site.
- Third-party Cookies: These cookies are set by a third party, such as analytics services or advertisers. We do not control these cookies, and you should refer to the third-party website for more information.
4. How Can You Manage Cookies?
4.1 Browser Settings: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. You can also remove cookies that have already been placed on your device by adjusting your browser settings.
4.2 Opt-Out Options: For specific types of cookies, such as those used for advertising, you may also opt-out by visiting the websites of the third-party service providers or using opt-out tools provided by advertising networks.
4.3 Website Cookie Banner: When you visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that provides information about the use of cookies. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through this banner.
Please note that if you choose to decline cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements or cookie practices. We encourage you to read the privacy and cookie policies of every website you visit.
6. Changes to Our Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes to this policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
