About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Probegeo Pty Ltd uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on probegeo.com.au. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. "Similar technologies" include browser local storage, session storage, web beacons, and pixel tags. They allow a website to recognise your device, remember preferences, and collect information about how the site is used.
How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functionality: Required for basic site operations such as form submissions, security (CSRF protection), and remembering session state.
- Analytics: To understand — on an aggregated, anonymised basis — how visitors find and interact with our website (Google Analytics).
- Performance: To remember preferences (such as cookie consent choices) and improve loading speed.
We do not currently use advertising, retargeting, or social-media tracking pixels (such as the Meta/Facebook Pixel or LinkedIn Insight Tag). If this changes, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session management, form security, cookie consent preferences, and site functionality | Probegeo (first-party) | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Google Analytics — page views, referrals, device/browser, and aggregated user behaviour. IP anonymisation is enabled. | Google LLC (USA) | Up to 2 years |
| Analytics | IP-based geolocation lookup (city/region/country level) used to understand traffic sources. The resulting location is processed by the provider; we do not store the raw IP address on our servers in association with enquiries. | Third-party IP geolocation service | Not stored on our servers |
Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies and tracking data are set or processed by third parties:
- Google Analytics: Uses cookies such as
_gaand_ga_*to collect anonymised usage data. Data may be processed by Google LLC in the United States. See Google's Privacy Policy. - IP Geolocation Provider: Used to derive approximate location from your IP for analytics and regional content. No precise (street-level) location is collected.
- Embedded Content: Pages that embed third-party content (e.g., YouTube videos, social-media share buttons, or map embeds) may cause those providers to set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies; please refer to the relevant provider's privacy policy.
Your Choices and Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of essential and analytics cookies as described above. You can withdraw consent or change your preferences at any time by:
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies;
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on; or
- Using your browser's "Do Not Track" or built-in tracking-protection features.
Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website (for example, contact forms may not work correctly).
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Overseas Data Transfers
Data collected by Google Analytics and our IP geolocation provider may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers handle data in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles, in particular APP 8. See our Privacy Policy for more information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at services@probegeo.com.au or call 0403 995 593.