Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Aurora Legal Solutions ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.auroralegalsolutions.com.au. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire 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: Set by the website you are visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by other websites or services (e.g., analytics providers)

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

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

• Page navigation
• Secure access to certain areas
• Remembering your privacy preferences
• Maintaining session information

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance website functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Storing form information
• Language and region preferences
• Accessibility settings

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the user experience. These cookies collect information about:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Navigation paths
• Traffic sources
• Device and browser information

Analytics tools we may use:

• Google Analytics (Google LLC)
• Other web analytics services

3.4 Marketing Cookies

If you consent, we may use marketing cookies to:

• Display relevant advertisements
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Limit how many times you see an ad
• Track conversion from ads

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a table of the main cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - Distinguishes users	Analytics	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - Distinguishes users	Analytics	24 hours
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	Essential	1 year
session_id	Maintains your session	Essential	Session

Note: This list may be updated as we add or remove services. Current cookie information can be obtained through our cookie consent banner.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties may include:

5.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service
• Google Fonts: Web font service
• Google Maps: Embedded maps (if used)

For more information: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Social Media Platforms

If we embed social media content, these platforms may set cookies:

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• YouTube

5.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We use CDNs to deliver content efficiently:

• Cloudflare (for security and performance)
• Font Awesome CDN (for icons)

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

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

6.3 Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that:

• Some parts of the website may not function properly
• You may need to manually adjust preferences each visit
• Form submissions may not work correctly
• Your user experience may be degraded
• We may not be able to provide certain personalized features

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

8. Similar Technologies

8.1 Web Beacons and Pixels

We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) which are tiny graphics with unique identifiers used to:

• Track email open rates
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Understand user behavior

8.2 Local Storage

We may use HTML5 local storage to store information locally on your device to:

• Improve website performance
• Remember your preferences
• Cache frequently accessed data

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent banner.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with:

• Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
• Australian Privacy Principles
• Our Privacy Policy

Cookie data may include personal information such as:

• IP addresses
• Device identifiers
• Browsing behavior

This information is used only for the purposes described in this policy and is protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. International Data Transfers

Some cookies and analytics services may transfer data to servers located outside Australia, including:

• United States (Google Analytics)
• European Union (various CDN services)

We ensure that any international data transfers comply with Australian privacy laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

13. Updates to This Policy

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

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New technologies or services
• Changes in legal requirements
• Feedback from users

We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be notified through our cookie consent banner.

14. Contact Us

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

15. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about you
• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.