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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking technologies on our website

Last updated: January 28, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device 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.

This Cookie Policy explains how Voltadiste ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website voltadiste.com and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always On

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples include:

  • Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
  • Security cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
  • Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers
  • Preference cookies: Remember your cookie consent choices
Retention Period: Most session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Some may persist for up to 24 hours.

Analytics Cookies

Your Choice

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website's performance and user experience.

What we track:

  • Page views: Which pages are visited most frequently
  • User behavior: How visitors navigate through our site
  • Traffic sources: Where visitors come from (search engines, other websites)
  • Device information: Browser type, screen resolution, operating system
  • Performance data: Page load times and technical errors
Retention Period: Up to 26 months, with automatic deletion of older data.

Marketing Cookies

Your Choice

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Marketing activities:

  • Retargeting: Show relevant ads on other websites you visit
  • Conversion tracking: Measure the success of our advertising campaigns
  • Audience building: Create custom audiences for targeted advertising
  • A/B testing: Test different versions of ads and content
Retention Period: Typically 30-90 days, varying by advertising platform.

Functional Cookies

Your Choice

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Enhanced features:

  • Language preferences: Remember your language settings
  • Form data: Remember information you've entered in forms
  • Chat widgets: Enable live chat functionality
  • Video playback: Remember video player preferences
  • Social media integration: Enable social sharing features
Retention Period: Varies from session-based to up to 2 years, depending on the specific function.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device. These partners help us deliver and improve our services.

Analytics Services

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics and performance tracking

Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics, page views, session duration

Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

Communication Tools

Email Marketing Platform

Purpose: Newsletter delivery and email campaign management

Data collected: Email open rates, click-through rates, subscription preferences

Live Chat Service

Purpose: Customer support and real-time assistance

Data collected: Chat session data, support interaction history

Social Media Integration

Social Media Platforms

Purpose: Social sharing, embedded content, and social login features

Data collected: Social interaction data, profile information (with consent)

Note: Each platform has its own privacy policy and cookie practices

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on our website. Here are the various ways you can manage your preferences:

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose your preferences. You can:

  • Accept all cookies for the full website experience
  • Accept only necessary cookies for basic functionality
  • Customize your preferences for different cookie categories

Click here to modify your current cookie settings

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-specific instructions:

Chrome Firefox Safari Edge

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can choose to disable cookies, please be aware that this may affect your experience on our website:

Disabling Necessary Cookies

Forms may not submit properly
Login sessions may not work
Website security features may be compromised
Some pages may not load correctly

Disabling Analytics Cookies

Website functionality remains unchanged
We cannot improve user experience based on usage data
Less personalized content recommendations

Disabling Marketing Cookies

Fewer targeted advertisements
May see less relevant ads on other websites
Cannot track marketing campaign effectiveness

Disabling Functional Cookies

Need to re-enter preferences on each visit
Live chat features may not work properly
Social media integration may be limited

Data Security and Privacy

We take the security of cookie data seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your information:

Encryption

All cookie data is transmitted using secure HTTPS encryption

Anonymization

Personal identifiers are anonymized in analytics cookies

Automatic Expiry

Cookies automatically expire after their designated retention period

Limited Access

Only authorized personnel can access cookie data for legitimate purposes

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We use cookies based on different legal grounds depending on their purpose:

Necessary Cookies

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest

Essential for basic website functionality and security. No consent required under Australian and international law.

Analytics Cookies

Legal Basis: Consent

Used only with your explicit consent to improve our services and understand user behavior.

Marketing Cookies

Legal Basis: Consent

Require your explicit consent for targeted advertising and marketing communications.

Functional Cookies

Legal Basis: Consent or Legitimate Interest

Based on consent for enhanced features or legitimate interest for basic functionality improvements.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last modified" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website banner or email if you're subscribed to our communications
  • Provide a summary of significant changes
  • Request new consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need assistance with your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 8 9423 0512
Address: Privacy Officer
Voltadiste
10 Stockman Way
Cannington WA 6107
Australia

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