Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 2025
Important: This Cookie Policy complies with Australian privacy laws and international best practices for online transparency.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
Rhosis uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. We are committed to being transparent about the cookies we use and giving you control over your cookie preferences.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
- Session management
- Security features
- Basic website functionality
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 performance and user experience.
- Website traffic analysis
- Popular pages and content
- User journey tracking
- Performance monitoring
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language preferences
- Region settings
- User interface preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track visitors across websites to enable us to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be set by advertising partners through our site.
- Advertising optimization
- Social media integration
- Remarketing capabilities
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Analytics | Google Analytics – session tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| session_id | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use third-party cookies from the following services:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and performance monitoring
- Google Fonts: For enhanced typography display
- Airbnb: When you click through to property listings
- Social Media Platforms: If we embed social media content
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies that are already stored
- Block or allow cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out Tool
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent the website from functioning properly
- Analytics Cookies: Disabling these won’t affect functionality but will prevent us from improving our services
- Functional Cookies: Disabling these may result in less personalized experience
- Marketing Cookies: Disabling these may result in less relevant advertising
8. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time
9. Data Protection and Privacy
The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Australian privacy laws. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access or misuse.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. Under Australian law, individuals under 18 are considered children and require special privacy protections.
Cookie Consent for Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means without appropriate consent:
- For children 15 years and older: We may accept their direct consent for non-essential cookies
- For children under 15: We require parental or guardian consent
- For children under 13: We do not knowingly collect any personal information through cookies
Social Media Integration
Please note that Australia has implemented a minimum age of 16 for social media platforms. If our website integrates with social media platforms, users under 16 should not access these features.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
12. International Transfers
Some of our cookie data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia, particularly when using third-party services like Google Analytics. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@rhosis.com.au