Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Greenridgeadventures Pty Ltd, located at 1 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia ("we", "us", or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website greenridgeadventures.com (the "Site"). By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you have any questions, you can contact us at privacy@greenridgeadventures.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them). Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies").
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used for comparable purposes. Throughout this policy, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies".
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for the following main purposes:
- To ensure our Site functions correctly and securely.
- To remember your preferences and settings.
- To analyse how visitors use our Site so we can improve it.
- To deliver relevant advertising and marketing content.
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Site. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas of the Site. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be switched off in our systems.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages encountered. This data helps us understand and improve the performance of our Site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post.
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organisations, such as advertisers.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below lists the specific cookies currently in use on our Site, along with details about their purpose, provider, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Essential | Used by Cloudflare to identify trusted web traffic. This cookie helps manage and protect our Site from bots and malicious activity, supporting our website security. | 30 minutes |
| _cfuvid | Cloudflare | Essential | Used by Cloudflare to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address and apply rate limits. It supports bot management and security services. | Session |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Essential | Stores the proof that the visitor has passed a Cloudflare security challenge. Required to access pages protected by Cloudflare security features. | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the Site. Used to distinguish users and sessions. | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and collect statistical information about how visitors use the Site. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the Site. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Marketing | Used by Meta (Facebook) to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks user behaviour across websites for targeted advertising. | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Marketing | Stores the click ID from Facebook advertising links. Used to track conversions and attribute ad clicks to subsequent user actions on our Site. | 2 years |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Marketing | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID used for targeted advertising. | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads / AdSense | Marketing | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Marketing | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, for the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user. | 1 year |
| cookieconsent_status | Greenridgeadventures | Essential | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure that the consent banner is not shown repeatedly on subsequent visits. | 1 year |
Please note that third-party cookie providers may update the specific cookies they use from time to time. We endeavour to keep this list as current as possible, but we encourage you to also review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for the most up-to-date information.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
5.1 Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare to protect our website from security threats and to improve performance. Cloudflare may set cookies on your device as part of providing these services. For more information about how Cloudflare uses data, please visit Cloudflare's Privacy Policy .
5.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyse how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Site. We use this information to improve our Site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our Site, rather than your name or other identifying information.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on . For more information, please visit Google's Privacy Policy .
5.3 Meta (Facebook) Pixel
We use the Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel), a marketing tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our Site. The Meta Pixel allows us to show targeted advertisements to people who have visited our Site when they are on Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta platforms.
For more information about how Meta uses this data, please visit Meta's Privacy Policy . You can manage your Facebook ad preferences through your Facebook Ad Settings .
5.4 Google Ads
We may use Google Ads conversion tracking and remarketing features to advertise online. This means that Google may show our ads to you on Google Search, YouTube, and other websites across the internet based on your prior visits to our Site. You can manage your Google ad preferences through Google Ad Settings .
6. Your Consent
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy. By clicking "Essential Cookies Only" or a similar option, you consent only to the use of strictly necessary cookies.
Your consent is voluntary, and you may withdraw it at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the cookie settings tool available on our Site, or by clearing your cookies through your browser settings. Please note that withdrawing consent may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Site.
We operate in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Where applicable, we also adhere to internationally recognised best practices for cookie consent and data transparency.
7. How to Manage and Control Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, to notify you when a cookie is set, or to delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
7.2 Opt-Out Tools
In addition to browser settings, you can opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following industry tools:
- Your Online Choices (Australia) — opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Tool
7.3 Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can manage interest-based advertising through your device settings. On iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking. On Android devices, go to Settings > Google > Ads.
8. Cookies and Children
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at privacy@greenridgeadventures.com.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of our Site after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
10. Privacy Policy
The use of cookies may involve the processing of personal information. For more information about how Greenridgeadventures Pty Ltd collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information, please read our full Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Policy explains your rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, and how you can access and correct your personal information or make a privacy complaint.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Business Name: Greenridgeadventures Pty Ltd
- Address: 1 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
- Email: privacy@greenridgeadventures.com
We will endeavour to respond to all privacy and cookie-related enquiries within a reasonable timeframe, generally within 30 days of receipt.