Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Drainingplant ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at drainingplant.world. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" that expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. References to "cookies" in this policy include these comparable technologies unless otherwise stated.

2. Data Controller

The entity responsible for cookie-related data processing is:

• Business Name: Drainingplant
• Address: 455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Email: hello@drainingplant.world
• Phone: +61 2 9265 6800

3. How We Use Cookies

We categorise the cookies used on our website into three groups based on their purpose and the consent required. When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences through our Cookie Settings panel.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled through our consent tool. They do not store personally identifiable information in most cases. Strictly necessary cookies enable core functionality such as:

• Remembering your cookie consent preferences
• Maintaining session state during form interactions
• Enabling secure page navigation
• Load balancing and server performance optimisation

Legal basis: Legitimate interest and contractual necessity. These cookies do not require consent under GDPR as they are strictly necessary for the service you request.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in pseudonymised form. This data allows us to improve website structure, content relevance, and overall user experience. Analytics cookies may collect:

• Number of visitors and unique visits
• Pages viewed and navigation paths
• Time spent on individual pages
• Geographic region (country or city level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Referral sources and search terms

Legal basis: Consent. Analytics cookies are only activated when you choose "Accept All" or enable the Analytics toggle in Cookie Settings.

Retention period: Analytics data is retained in anonymised or aggregated form for up to twenty-six months.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertising content that is more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests. Marketing cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They may collect:

• Pages visited on our website and partner sites
• Ad impressions and click-through rates
• Conversion events such as form submissions
• Demographic and interest categories

Legal basis: Consent. Marketing cookies are only activated when you choose "Accept All" or enable the Marketing toggle in Cookie Settings.

Retention period: Marketing cookies typically expire between thirty days and thirteen months, depending on the specific cookie and provider.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies on our website:

• Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, choose "Accept All", "Reject", or "Cookie Settings" to customise your preferences.
• Cookie Settings Panel: Access at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer or through the consent banner. You can toggle Analytics and Marketing categories independently.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
• Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party providers offer industry opt-out tools for advertising cookies, such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) Your Online Choices portal.

Your consent preferences are stored locally on your device using local storage. If you clear your browser data, you may see the consent banner again on your next visit.

5. Third-Party Cookies

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

• Analytics providers for website traffic measurement
• Advertising networks for campaign delivery and performance tracking
• Content delivery networks for efficient asset loading
• Font and icon libraries for visual presentation

We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for detailed information about their data practices. Third-party cookies are subject to your consent preferences and are not activated unless you have opted in to the relevant category.

6. Data Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the cookie category and your consent choices, the following types of data may be collected:

• Unique cookie identifiers (not directly linked to your identity)
• IP address (may be anonymised by analytics providers)
• Browser and device characteristics
• Pages visited and interaction events
• Timestamp of visits and session duration
• Referral URL and campaign parameters

This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Where cookies collect personal data, you have the same rights described in that policy, including access, rectification, erasure, and objection.

7. Security of Cookie Data

We implement security measures to protect data collected through cookies, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure cookie flags where supported by browsers
• Regular review of third-party cookie providers
• Data processing agreements with all analytics and marketing partners
• Minimisation of data collection to what is necessary for stated purposes

8. International Visitors

Our website is operated from Australia and serves visitors globally. Cookie consent mechanisms are designed to comply with GDPR requirements for visitors in the European Economic Area, as well as Australian privacy standards. If you access our website from a jurisdiction with specific cookie consent requirements, our consent banner and settings panel are intended to meet those obligations.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable regulations, or our business practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

• Email: hello@drainingplant.world
• Phone: +61 2 9265 6800
• Address: 455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

You may also manage your preferences directly through our Cookie Settings panel.