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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site. This Cookie Policy explains how SVE Sourcing Pty Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies at svesourcing.com.au.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out how we handle personal information collected through our website.

2. Our Legal Framework

Australia does not have a specific cookie consent law equivalent to the European Union ePrivacy Directive. However, our use of cookies that collect personal information (such as IP addresses and browsing behaviour) is governed by:

  • The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

  • APP 1 — Open and transparent management of personal information

  • APP 3 — Collection of solicited personal information

  • APP 5 — Notification of the collection of personal information

  • Guidance issued by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

We are committed to transparency about the data we collect through cookies and how it is used.

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be switched off.

  • Purpose: Page rendering, security, and core website functionality

  • Set by: SVE Sourcing website infrastructure

  • Duration: Session (deleted when browser is closed)

  • Data collected: None that identifies you personally

3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify individual users from this data.

  • _ga — Google Analytics 4: Distinguishes unique users via a randomly generated client identifier. Duration: 2 years.

  • _ga_* — Google Analytics 4: Stores and counts page views for a specific GA4 property. Duration: 2 years.

  • _gid — Google Analytics 4: Distinguishes users and stores page view counts. Duration: 24 hours.

Google Analytics data is processed under Google LLC's data processing terms. Google may transfer data to servers outside Australia. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store personal information directly but uniquely identify your browser.

  • _fbp — Meta (Facebook): Identifies browsers for advertising analytics and conversion tracking. Duration: 3 months.

  • _fbc — Meta (Facebook): Stores ad click information from Facebook to measure ad effectiveness. Duration: 2 years.

Meta Pixel data is processed under Meta Platforms, Inc. terms. Meta may transfer data internationally. For more information, see Meta's Privacy Policy.

3.4 Third-Party Service Cookies

When you use the WhatsApp contact button on our website, you are redirected to WhatsApp (Meta Platforms). We do not set cookies through this functionality; however, WhatsApp's own privacy practices apply once you leave our site.

4. How We Use Cookie Data

Information collected through cookies may be used to:

  • Measure and analyse website traffic and user behaviour

  • Understand which pages and content are most valuable to visitors

  • Improve the performance and usability of our website

  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns

  • Track conversions from enquiry forms and contact interactions

We do not use cookie data to make automated decisions about you, and we do not sell cookie data to third parties.

5. Your Choices & How to Opt Out

While Australian law does not require a cookie consent banner, we respect your right to control how your data is used.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search and services → Cookies

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available for all major browsers.

Meta Advertising Opt-Out

To opt out of Meta personalised advertising, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences or use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out at youronlinechoices.com.au.

6. Data Transfers Outside Australia

Some cookies set by third-party providers (Google, Meta) result in data being transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia, including the United States. These providers are bound by contractual data protection obligations. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle personal information consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles, as required by APP 8.

7. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for the periods specified in Section 3. Aggregated, de-identified analytics data may be retained for longer periods for historical analysis. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

8. Children

Our website is not directed at children under 15 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your privacy rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), please contact us:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.

Last updated: June 2026. Governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.