Effective Date: January 31, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how EmergencyPlumberMelbourne.au ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://emergencyplumbermelbourne.au ("Website"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive where applicable.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you do not have to keep re-entering them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.
We use different types of cookies on our Website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and support our marketing efforts. The types of cookies we use include:
These cookies are strictly necessary for the proper functioning of our Website. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure areas, and access to services you request. Our Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use services such as Google Analytics to gather statistical data, which helps us improve the performance and user experience of our Website.
Functionality cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
We may use advertising or marketing cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits and may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
We use cookies to:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Preserves user session state across page requests | EmergencyPlumberMelbourne.au | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Registers a unique ID for statistical data on how the visitor uses the Website | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Registers a unique ID for statistical data on how the visitor uses the Website | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| cookie_preference | Functionality | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the Website | EmergencyPlumberMelbourne.au | 1 year |
| IDE | Advertising | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the Website user's actions after viewing or clicking an ad | 1 year | |
| test_cookie | Advertising | Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties providing them. Common third-party cookies on our Website include those from Google Analytics and advertising partners such as Google Ads.
Cookies can be either session or persistent:
When you visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that gives you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting the settings in your browser or by revisiting the cookie consent banner if available.
You can control and manage cookies using your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our Website.
We comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive where applicable. This includes providing clear information about the cookies we use, obtaining your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device, and allowing you to withdraw your consent at any time. Essential cookies that are necessary for the operation of the Website do not require your consent.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
EmergencyPlumberMelbourne.au
Melbourne, VIC
Website: https://emergencyplumbermelbourne.au
Email: info@emergencyplumbermelbourne.au