Cookies Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: November 2024
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Mistiexpat uses them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
How We Use Cookies
Mistiexpat uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preferences and cookie consent status, to provide a more personalised experience.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only while you are browsing our website. They are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and choices when you return to our website.
Specific Cookies We Use
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Type: Persistent. Duration: 1 year.
- selectedService: Temporarily stores service selection during form submission. Type: Session. Duration: Session only.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us analyse website traffic and understand user behaviour. Any third-party cookies are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in your browser's "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu. Common browsers provide the following cookie management options:
- Accept all cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is set
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in local storage and remembered for future visits.
Opting Out
If you wish to withdraw your consent to cookies at any time, you can clear your browser's local storage and cookies, which will reset your preferences. The cookie consent banner will appear again on your next visit.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic functionality of the website.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage (a web browser feature) to store your cookie consent preference. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Updates to This 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. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Mistiexpat
Suite 405, 180 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Email: [email protected]