Last updated: 8 March 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how Gold Coast Off The Plan (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on goldcoastofftheplan.com.au. It should be read with our Privacy Policy. We operate in Australia and handle personal information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device to make websites work, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site. We also use similar technologies (e.g., pixels, local storage, SDKs) and refer to them collectively as “cookies”.

Why we use cookies

• Essential: enable core features like page navigation, security, forms, and preference storage.

• Analytics: help us measure site traffic and improve content and usability.

• Personalisation: remember choices (e.g., saved searches, language).

• Advertising/remarketing: show relevant ads and measure campaign performance (only with your consent where required).

Types of cookies we set

• First-party cookies: set by our site (e.g., your consent choice).

• Third-party cookies: set by service providers (e.g., analytics, ad partners). These providers may combine information from our site with information from other sites.

Examples of cookies we may use (indicative)

• Essential/Security: load balancer, bot-management, consent cookies (e.g., cookie_consent).

• Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (e.g., _ga, _ga_*), Microsoft Clarity/Hotjar session cookies.

• Advertising: Google Ads/DoubleClick, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag.
  Actual cookies depend on the features you use and may change over time.

Your choices

You control cookies in several ways:

1. Cookie banner/settings: On your first visit, you can Accept all, Reject non-essential, or Manage settings. You can update your choice anytime via Cookie Settings in the site footer.

2. Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See help pages for Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.

3. Ad preferences (optional): You can manage interest-based ads via Google Ads Settings and Meta Ad Preferences. Opt-outs are browser/device-specific.

Note: If you block essential cookies, parts of the site may not work properly.

Do we respond to “Do Not Track”?

No. Industry standards for DNT are not yet consistent, so we don’t respond to DNT signals.

How long cookies last

• Session cookies expire when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies stay until they expire or you delete them. Retention periods vary by cookie and purpose.

International visitors (GDPR notice)

If you access our site from the EU/UK, we only set non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising) with your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings.

Third-party sites and services

Our site may link to third-party websites. Their cookies and privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes to cookies or legal requirements. We’ll post the updated version with a new “Last updated” date.