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COOKIE POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how witness.net.au (“the Website”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse performance, and support essential functionality.
By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and analyse how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

  • Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)

  • First‑party cookies (set by this Website)

  • Third‑party cookies (set by external services)

 

3. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly, including:

  • Account login

  • Listing management

  • Checkout and payment processing

  • Security and fraud prevention

You cannot disable essential cookies.

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, including:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Click behaviour

  • Browser and device information

We use this data to improve Website performance and user experience.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as:

  • Saved searches

  • Listing filters

  • Language or display settings

3.4 Advertising & Third‑Party Cookies

We may use third‑party services that set cookies, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Embedded content or external links

These providers may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

4. THIRD PARTY SERVICES THAT MAY USE COOKIES

The Website may integrate with third‑party platforms, including:

  • Stripe (payment processing)

  • WooCommerce (checkout functionality)

  • GeoDirectory (listing management)

  • Google Analytics (traffic analysis)

  • Social media platforms (if links or embeds are used)

We do not control third‑party cookies.

5. MANAGING COOKIES

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality, including:

  • Logging in

  • Viewing listings

  • Completing payments

  • Saving preferences

For best performance, we recommend keeping cookies enabled.

6. CONSENT

By continuing to use witness.net.au, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.
You may withdraw consent by adjusting your browser settings or discontinuing use of the Website.

7. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

8. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the Contact page on witness.net.au.

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