How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
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Similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags may also be used and are covered by this policy.
The Safer Places Network uses cookies and similar technologies to:
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service would not function without them.
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred map view or dashboard settings) and provide enhanced, personalised features. Disabling these cookies may result in a degraded experience.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the Service. These cookies do not directly identify individual visitors.
We currently use minimal marketing cookies. Where used, these help us measure the effectiveness of our campaigns and may be used to show you relevant information about our services across other platforms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains your login session and stores temporary data as you navigate the site | Strictly Necessary | Session |
spn_device_trust |
Identifies trusted devices for two-factor authentication so you don't need to verify every login | Strictly Necessary | 30 days |
cookie_consent |
Records your cookie consent preferences | Strictly Necessary | 12 months |
_ga |
Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users to compile aggregate site statistics | Analytics | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4: maintains session state across page requests | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users within a 24-hour period | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gcl_au |
Google Tag Manager: stores and tracks conversions | Marketing | 90 days |
This table reflects cookies in use at the time of publication and may be updated as we add or change functionality.
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
We use Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and how you arrived at our site. This data is aggregated and anonymised. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For payment processing, we use Stripe, which may set cookies to prevent fraud and process transactions securely. Stripe's cookie use is governed by their own privacy policy.
We use Mapbox for mapping and location services. Mapbox may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver map tiles and optimise performance. Mapbox's practices are governed by their own privacy policy.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Common actions include:
For specific instructions, visit your browser's help pages:
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we limit our use of tracking technologies as described in this policy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Safer Places Network Pty LtdFor more information about how we handle your personal information, see our Privacy Policy.