Introduction

At Protect My Books ABN 31 681 706 089, we are committed to providing transparency about the technologies we use on our website, including cookies. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are used to enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, login details, and browsing activities. Cookies can also help website owners understand how visitors interact with their websites, enabling improvements in functionality and performance.

Cookies can be classified as either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our system. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting privacy preferences. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website may not operate correctly.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as page load times, error messages, and visitor behavior. Analytics cookies allow us to track and measure the performance of our website. This helps us to improve the overall user experience.

We use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to gather insights into website traffic and usage. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information; they collect anonymized data, such as your IP address.

c) Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (such as your language settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our site.

d) Targeting and Advertising Cookies

We may use targeting cookies to display relevant ads and content to you based on your interests. These cookies track your online activities across different websites to deliver ads that are relevant to you. We also use them to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enhance Website Functionality: Remembering your preferences and improving the user experience.
• Analyse Website Traffic: Monitoring visitor behavior and website performance using analytics tools.
• Improve Security: Keeping your sessions secure while browsing our site.
• Provide Relevant Content and Ads: Delivering tailored content based on your browsing activities and preferences.

4. Managing Cookies

You have control over the cookies that are placed on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences, including blocking or deleting cookies. You can choose to accept or decline cookies, or configure your browser to notify you before accepting cookies.

To manage your cookies, refer to your browser’s settings or visit the following links for instructions on how to manage cookies for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Manage cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies
• Safari: Manage cookies

Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may also use third-party cookies, including analytics and advertising cookies from external platforms. These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy and cookies policies of the respective platforms.

Third-party providers may collect and store information about your online activities across different websites, which may be used for targeted advertising or analytics purposes. You can opt out of third-party cookies via their respective opt-out mechanisms.

6. Cookie Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using available opt-out mechanisms.

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.