Canberra Childcare Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Canberra Childcare (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Quick Summary
- We use essential cookies to make the site work, analytics cookies to understand usage, and advertising cookies (e.g. Google AdSense) to help fund the site.
- Our first-party pixel may set a cookie (
gcd_sid) to measure listing impressions and clicks — this is pseudonymous and does not identify you. - You can change or withdraw consent at any time via our cookie banner or through your browser settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function properly, remember preferences, measure performance, and deliver relevant advertising.
We may also use localStorage or sessionStorage for similar purposes (these are stored by your browser but are not technically cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly necessary – Required for core functionality (e.g. security, network management, accessibility). These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance / analytics – Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. page views, popular content) so we can improve usability.
- Functionality – Remember choices (e.g. saved filters) to provide enhanced user features.
- Advertising / targeting – Used by us and our partners (e.g. Google AdSense) to deliver and measure ads and limit repeated exposure.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services on our site. These parties may combine data from our site with information from other websites where they operate, subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.
Google AdSense (advertising)
We may display Google-served ads. Google may use cookies (e.g. IDE, test_cookie, _gads) and similar technologies to deliver, measure, and improve ads, and to limit how many times you see the same ad.
You can learn more about how Google uses information and manage ad personalisation in Google’s Ad Settings.
Google Analytics (performance) – if enabled
If enabled, Analytics cookies (e.g. _ga, ga*, _gid) help us understand aggregated site usage. We do not use Analytics to identify individual users.
Other Technologies
- LocalStorage / sessionStorage – May store non-identifying preferences (e.g. selected filters). These can be cleared via your browser settings.
- Pixel beacons – Tiny image or network requests (including our first-party pixel) used to record events such as listing impressions or clicks.
Legal Basis
Where required by law, we obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
We rely on our legitimate interests to use strictly necessary cookies to operate the service.
Our primary audience is in Australia, particularly the ACT, but visitors may also be from other regions, and local privacy laws may apply.
See our Privacy Policy for more information.
How to Manage Cookies
You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Below are helpful guides for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (macOS/iOS): Settings/Preferences → Privacy
Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality (e.g. staying logged in or remembering filters).
Advertising Choices
- Manage Google ad personalisation: search for “Google Ads Settings”
- Opt-out tools: Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), or YourOnlineChoices (EU/UK)
Please note these tools are browser-specific.
Do Not Track
Some browsers allow you to send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal.
Where feasible, our first-party analytics respects DNT.
Third-party behaviour (e.g. Google services) depends on their individual policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements.
When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date below.
Significant changes may also be notified on-site.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your choices, please contact us via the Contact Page.
For broader questions or concerns, please visit Child Care Guide.
Last updated: 10 November 2025
