Cookie Policy
TasmanGuide relies on multiple cookie types, each described in this policy. We follow best practice by obtaining your consent before deploying non-essential cookies to your device.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that your browser stores on your device when you visit this site. They help remember your preferences, keep the site functioning properly, and—with your consent—support analytics and marketing efforts.
A cookie can be set either by the site itself (first-party cookie) or by a third-party provider (third-party cookie).
2. Categories of cookies
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for TasmanGuide to function correctly and don't require your consent, as the site cannot operate without them.
- ccn_consent — keeps your cookie preference selection stored so the banner won't show again on every visit. Retention: 12 months.
- session-id — a server-side session identifier. Retained for the duration of the session.
2.2 Analytics cookies (optional)
We use analytics cookies only with your consent via the cookie banner, allowing us to understand how visitors engage with our site and improve content quality and usability.
- _ga, _ga_* (likely Google Analytics) — anonymised visitor statistics retained for up to 13 months.
If you do not accept analytics cookies, these will not be set in your browser.
2.3 Marketing cookies (optional)
TasmanGuide currently avoids marketing cookies, which demand your consent to enable targeted advertising. Any future changes will be communicated to you, and this list will be updated in due course.
3. Giving and withdrawing consent
The first time you arrive at the site you will see a cookie banner with two choices:
- 'Accept all' — agree to analytics and marketing cookies, should there be any.
- 'Essentials only' — only strictly necessary cookies are set.
Your browser retains this preference for 12 months. Clear the site's cookies to change it; the banner will reappear on your next visit.
4. Managing cookies in your browser
You can also manage cookies directly from your browser. In most browsers you can:
- view and delete stored cookies;
- block all cookies, or cookies from specific sites;
- set the browser to notify you when a cookie is set.
Guides for the most common browsers:
- **Chrome:** Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause issues with the site.
5. Retention
TasmanGuide's cookies come with varying retention periods as outlined above. Our own cookies typically remain active for up to 12 months at most, whilst session cookies clear once you close your browser.
6. Updates to this policy
We update this cookie policy as circumstances demand—when introducing fresh services or responding to legislative shifts. Material changes feature as site announcements, with the most recent revision date shown at the page's top.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies or privacy, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Privacy Policy: privacy.html
We use only essential cookies unless you consent to analytics or marketing tracking. You can adjust your preferences at any time.