What Are Cookies and How Do They Work?

Think of cookies as digital sticky notes. When you visit droxylavenir.org, we place small files on your browser that remember things like your language preference or whether you've logged in. Some cookies disappear when you close your browser (session cookies), while others stick around for longer periods (persistent cookies).

These files don't contain personal information like your name or address on their own. Instead, they store unique identifiers that help our systems recognize your browser when you return. This means you won't need to reset your preferences every single time you visit.

Cookies can't access other files on your device or install software. They're read-only and limited to the specific information we've stored in them.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser-Based Cookie Management

Every major browser gives you control over cookies. Here's how to access those settings:

• Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or clear existing cookies here.
• Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection that blocks many third-party cookies by default.
• Safari: Open Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Safari blocks most third-party cookies automatically and provides detailed controls for site-specific settings.
• Edge: Click Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. Edge allows you to view and remove cookies from specific websites.

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break certain website features. Most browsers let you make exceptions for specific sites you trust.

Third-Party Cookies and External Services

Some cookies on droxylavenir.org come from external services we use to provide specific functionality. For example, if we embed a video player or social media feed, those services might set their own cookies.

We carefully evaluate all third-party services before integration and only work with providers who respect user privacy. However, these external cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.

Common third-party services that might set cookies include analytics platforms, content delivery networks, and embedded media players. Each has its own opt-out mechanisms, which we encourage you to explore if you're concerned about specific services.

Data Retention and Storage

Cookie data is stored on your device, not our servers. When a cookie expires, your browser automatically deletes it. You can also manually clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.

The information collected through cookies is aggregated and anonymized for analysis purposes. We don't use cookies to identify you personally unless you've logged into a secure area of the website.

Your Rights and Choices

Australian privacy legislation gives you specific rights regarding how your information is collected and used. You can request information about what data we've collected through cookies, ask us to delete that data, or opt out of non-essential tracking entirely.

If you've rejected non-essential cookies using the button above, we store that preference in a small cookie (yes, we need a cookie to remember that you don't want cookies). This preference cookie remains active until you clear your browser data or change your mind.

For questions about how we handle cookie data or to exercise your privacy rights, contact our team directly. We respond to all requests within 30 days and take your privacy concerns seriously.

Changes to This Policy

We review and update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page and notify you through a banner on the website.

Continued use of droxylavenir.org after policy updates indicates your acceptance of those changes. We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed about how we use cookies.