Wollongong Childcare Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Wollongong Childcare (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Quick summary
- We use essential cookies to make the site work, analytics cookies to understand usage, and advertising cookies (e.g., Google AdSense) to fund the site.
- Our first-party pixel may set a cookie (
gcd_sid) to measure listing impressions and clicks—this is pseudonymous and does not identify you. - You can change or withdraw consent at any time via our cookie banner or your browser settings.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, remember preferences, measure performance, and deliver relevant advertising. We may also use localStorage or sessionStorage for similar purposes (these are stored by your browser but are not cookies).
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary – required for core functionality (security, network management, accessibility). These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance/analytics – help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., page views, popular content) so we can improve usability.
- Functionality – remember choices (e.g., saved filters) to provide enhanced features.
- Advertising/targeting – used by us and our partners (e.g., Google AdSense) to deliver and measure ads and to limit repeats.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services on our site. These parties may combine data from our site with information from other sites where they operate, subject to their own policies.
Google AdSense (advertising)
We display Google-served ads. Google may use cookies (e.g., IDE, test_cookie, _gads) and similar technologies to deliver, measure, and improve ads, and to limit how many times you see the same ad. You can learn more about how Google uses information and manages ad personalisation in Google’s settings.
Google Analytics (performance) – if enabled
If enabled, Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _ga_*, _gid) help us understand aggregated site usage. Our Cookie Policy behoves us not use Analytics to identify individual users.
Other technologies
- LocalStorage / sessionStorage – may store non-identifying preferences (e.g., selected filters). Cleared by you via browser settings.
- Pixel beacons – tiny image or network requests (including our first-party pixel) used to record events such as a listing impression or click.
Legal basis
Where required by law, we obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Our Cookie Policy requires that we rely on our legitimate interests to use strictly necessary cookies to operate the service. Our audience is primarily in Australia; however, visitors may be from other regions, and local laws may apply. See our Privacy Policy for more details.
How to manage cookies
In your browser: You can block or delete cookies via your browser controls. Helpful guides:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (macOS/iOS): Settings/Preferences > Privacy
Blocking some cookies may impact site functionality (e.g., staying logged in, remembering filters).
Advertising choices
- Manage Google ad personalisation: search for “Google Ads Settings”.
- Opt-out tools: Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), and (EU/UK) YourOnlineChoices. These tools are browser-specific.
Do Not Track
Some browsers allow you to send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Our Cookie Policy requires that our first-party analytics respects DNT where feasible; third-party behaviour depends on the provider’s policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date above. Significant changes may be notified on-site.
Contact us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or your choices, please contact us.
Last updated: 19 October 2025
