Cookies

Cookies

A "cookie" is a small file supplied by the Website and stored by the web browser software on your computer when you access the Website. The cookie allows the Website to recognise you as an individual as you move from one page to another. A further explanation of cookies can be found at the website of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at http://www.privacy.gov.au.

The Website uses a session cookie for maintaining contact with a user throughout a web browsing session.

The Website makes a record of your visit and logs the following information for security and statistical purposes:

  • The user's server address
  • The user's top level domain name
  • The date and time of access to the website
  • Pages accessed and documents downloaded
  • The previous website visited and
  • The type of browser software in use
  • No attempt will be made to identify anonymous users or their browsing activities except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the internet service provider's log files.
The Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (Google). Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyse how users use the Website. Google Analytics anonymously tracks how visitors interact with this Website, including where they came from, what they did on the Website and whether they completed any transactions on the Website (such as using the Guided Search tool).

The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of compiling reports on Website activity and providing other services relating to Website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Website. By using the Website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.