Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

2. How We Use Cookies

brave-sprout uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our website and services
• Ensure the security of your account
• Analyse website traffic and usage patterns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security cookies: Help protect against fraudulent activity
• Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.

• Analytics cookies: Track page views and user journeys
• Error tracking: Identify and fix technical issues

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

• Language preferences: Remember your language selection
• Form data: Remember information you have entered

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use third-party services for:

• Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Fraud prevention and security

These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your activities on our website and other websites to provide you with relevant content. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may find that certain features of our website do not work as intended. For example:

• You may need to re-enter information on each visit
• Some features may not be available
• Your user experience may be less personalised

7. Cookie Retention

The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on their type:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them (typically 1-12 months)

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 12, 100 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia