Cookie Policy

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 functions.

This Cookie Policy explains how Afflicotto uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (afflicotto.com).

Types of Cookies We Use

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Cookie Duration

Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Necessary Cookies: Usually expire when the session ends
• Analytics Cookies: Typically stored for 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Usually stored for 30-365 days

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Settings Panel

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie settings panel, which appears when you first visit our website. You can also access it at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Note: Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may handle cookies differently. To manage cookies on mobile:

• iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
• Android Chrome: Chrome app > Settings > Privacy
• Mobile Firefox: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

You can also clear cookies by clearing your browser data or using private/incognito browsing mode.

Your Rights

Under Australian privacy laws and international regulations, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:

• Consent: Right to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Information: Right to know what cookies are being used
• Access: Right to access data collected through cookies
• Deletion: Right to request deletion of cookie data
• Portability: Right to export your data in some circumstances

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track users. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

Afflicotto respects your privacy choices. If you enable "Do Not Track" in your browser, we will:

• Disable non-essential tracking cookies
• Limit data collection to necessary functions only
• Respect your privacy preferences

Why We Use Cookies

Cookies help us provide a better service by:

• Improving User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings
• Website Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorised access
• Content Personalisation: Show relevant articles and recommendations
• Performance Analysis: Understand how our website is used
• Journalism Ethics: Track story engagement while protecting source confidentiality

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in cookie technology
• New features or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• User feedback and privacy concerns

When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website banner and update the "Last updated" date above.

Contact Us

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

For general enquiries: [email protected]