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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

MyEnergyRating.com.au uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and improve our services. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (stored on your device for a set period).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

  • Session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Google Analytics (to measure traffic and usage patterns)
  • Page load times and performance metrics
  • Error tracking and debugging

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation based on your interactions.

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Location-based services
  • Personalised content

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

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  • Targeted advertising based on browsing behaviour
  • Retargeting campaigns
  • Social media integration

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for the purposes described above. These providers include:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
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  • Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising

5. Data Retention for Cookies

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)

Analytics data collected via cookies is retained for 12 months. Aggregated and anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it does not identify individuals.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to:

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Browser-Specific Instructions

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7. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers. We may implement this feature in the future as industry standards develop.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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

MyEnergyRating.com.au
Email: privacy@myenergyrating.com.au
Address: 600 Sneydes Rd, Werribee VIC 3030

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