What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by the websites you visit. They help the site recognise your device, retain preferences, and compile statistics that inform improvements.
Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Ensure the site loads correctly, keep forms functional, and protect against abuse. These cannot be switched off within our system.
- Analytics cookies (Matomo, Google Analytics/Tag Manager): Collect anonymised usage data (page views, device types, referral sources) so we can understand which services and content are useful. Analytics data is aggregated and not used to identify you directly.
Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit the site you can choose to accept analytics cookies or continue with essential cookies only. Your decision is stored in your browser and you can change it at any time:
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To allow analytics cookies:
Clear your current preference by removing the
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Retention
Analytics data is retained in aggregate form for a period appropriate to observe long term trends—no longer than 26 months. Essential cookies persist only for the duration needed to deliver the requested service or until you clear them from your browser.
Questions
If you have any questions about this policy or how cookies are used, please contact privacy@solway.au .