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 function efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is used.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services embedded on the website ("third-party cookies"). Similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags may also be used for comparable purposes and are covered by this policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies and related technologies on bioslllife.world is:
Bioslllife
147-189 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters QLD 4216, Australia
Email: hello@bioslllife.world
Phone: +61 7 5529 1734
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise cookies based on their purpose and duration. The following table describes each category used on our website:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled through our cookie preference centre. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, cookie consent storage, and security features. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided.
Examples include cookies that remember your cookie consent choices and session identifiers required for form security. These cookies do not collect information for marketing purposes and are typically session-based or have short expiration periods.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. This data enables us to improve content structure, identify popular pages, and enhance the overall user experience.
Information collected may include pages visited, time spent on each page, navigation paths, browser type, and general geographic region derived from IP address. Analytics cookies are only activated when you provide consent through our cookie banner or preference centre.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to deliver content relevant to your interests and measure the effectiveness of our communications. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests, which may be shared with advertising partners.
Marketing cookies are only placed on your device when you explicitly consent. You may withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings panel or by adjusting your browser settings.
4. Specific Cookies Used
The following cookies may be set when you visit our website:
- thisdomaindontexist123_consent — Stores your cookie preference selections. Category: Strictly Necessary. Duration: 12 months. Provider: First-party.
- _ga — Distinguishes unique users for analytics purposes. Category: Analytics. Duration: 24 months. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
- _gid — Distinguishes users for analytics purposes. Category: Analytics. Duration: 24 hours. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
- _fbp — Tracks visits across websites for advertising purposes. Category: Marketing. Duration: 90 days. Provider: Meta (if enabled).
Please note that the specific cookies active on your device depend on the preferences you select in our cookie consent banner. Analytics and marketing cookies are not activated unless you consent to their use.
5. Purpose of Cookie Data Usage
We use cookie data for the following purposes:
- Ensuring the website operates correctly and securely
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences across sessions
- Analysing website traffic patterns to improve content and navigation
- Understanding which educational resources receive the most engagement
- Measuring the effectiveness of informational campaigns (with consent)
- Preventing fraudulent activity and protecting website integrity
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as health data, financial account details, or government identification numbers.
6. Data Retention for Cookie Information
Cookie retention periods vary depending on the type and purpose of each cookie:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Session duration or up to 12 months
- Analytics cookies: 6 to 24 months from the date of placement
- Marketing cookies: 30 to 90 days from the date of placement
- Consent preference records: 12 months, after which the consent banner reappears
When cookies expire, they are automatically removed from your device. You may delete cookies at any time through your browser settings, as described in Section 8 of this policy.
7. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, our legal bases for using cookies are:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
- Analytics cookies: Processed based on your consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)), obtained through our cookie consent banner.
- Marketing cookies: Processed based on your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)), obtained through our cookie consent banner.
In Australia, we comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles regarding the collection of information through cookies and similar technologies.
8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
8.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears offering three options: Accept All, Reject, or Cookie Settings. Through Cookie Settings, you can enable or disable Analytics and Marketing cookies individually while Strictly Necessary cookies remain always active.
8.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. Instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to use certain features.
8.3 Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, where the consent banner will reappear. Alternatively, contact us at hello@bioslllife.world to request removal of analytics or marketing data associated with your visit.
9. Third-Party Cookies and Links
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies governing their data practices. We encourage you to review the policies of any third-party services that may set cookies when you visit our website.
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party sites and recommend reviewing their respective policies before interacting with those sites.
10. Security Measures
Data collected through cookies is protected using the same security measures described in our Privacy Policy, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security monitoring. Cookie data is stored on secure servers and is not combined with directly identifying information unless you have voluntarily provided such information through our contact form or other channels.
11. Your Rights
In connection with cookie data, you have the rights described in our Privacy Policy, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise your rights or ask questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@bioslllife.world or call +61 7 5529 1734.
12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or an update to the cookie consent banner.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Bioslllife
147-189 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters QLD 4216, Australia
Email: hello@bioslllife.world
Phone: +61 7 5529 1734