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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how CyberZones.pro ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on cyberzones.pro (the "Website"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Similar technologies include web beacons (transparent pixel images), local storage, and session storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on CyberZones.pro for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate properly. They do not require your consent.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your cookie consent preference) and provide enhanced, personalised features. For example, we store your cookie acceptance decision in localStorage under the key cz_cookies_accepted so that the cookie banner does not reappear on subsequent visits.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Website — which pages are most popular, how long users spend on each page, and how they navigate between sections. This data is aggregated and anonymised; it does not identify individual users. Analytics data helps us improve our content and user experience.

2.4 Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how the Website loads and performs on different devices and browsers. This helps us identify and resolve technical issues to ensure a smooth experience for all users.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
cz_cookies_accepted Functional Stores your cookie consent preference Persistent (localStorage)
_ga Analytics Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics 2 years
_gid Analytics Distinguishes users within a 24-hour session 24 hours
_gat Performance Throttles request rate to Google Analytics 1 minute

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services. We have no direct control over these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

  • Google Analytics — for website usage statistics. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Embedded content providers — if we embed video or social content from platforms such as YouTube or Twitch, those platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit CyberZones.pro, a cookie banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to "Accept All" cookies or "Decline" non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these under "Privacy", "Security", or "Site Settings". You can:

  • Block all cookies (note: this may affect Website functionality).
  • Delete existing cookies from your device.
  • Allow cookies only from specific websites.
  • Receive a notification before a cookie is placed.

For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers, visit:

5.3 Opt Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and our Website does not alter its behaviour in response to DNT requests. We will update this policy if a standard is adopted.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as required by applicable law. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: Privacy Officer, CyberZones.pro, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia