Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 8, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit our website. They allow our website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

Merri Mortar uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyze how visitors use our website
  • To improve website functionality and performance
  • To provide a more personalized experience
  • To ensure website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and cookie consent management. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
  • Session Management: Maintains your session while browsing
  • Security: Protects against malicious activity

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's functionality and content.

  • Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited most frequently
  • User Journey: Understands how users navigate through our site
  • Performance: Identifies areas for improvement in site speed and functionality

Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies allow our website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

  • Language Settings: Remembers your preferred language
  • Display Preferences: Maintains your chosen layout options
  • Form Data: Remembers information you've entered in forms

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These may include:

  • Social Media: Cookies from social media platforms when content is embedded
  • Analytics Services: Third-party analytics to help us understand website usage
  • Content Delivery: Services that help deliver website content efficiently

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our website have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
  • Necessary Cookies: Typically expire after 1 year
  • Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
  • Preference Cookies: Generally expire after 1 year

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie settings

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set notifications when cookies are being set

Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality and your user experience.

7. Cookie Settings by Browser

Google Chrome:

  • Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox:

  • Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Adjust your cookie preferences

Safari:

  • Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Configure cookie settings

Microsoft Edge:

  • Go to Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
  • Set your cookie preferences

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Some interactive features may not work
  • We won't be able to provide personalized content
  • Analytics data won't be collected for site improvements

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify users through our website.

10. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Our use of cookies is based on:

  • Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in improving our services
  • Preference Cookies: Your consent and legitimate interest in enhancing user experience

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Merri Mortar
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 6056 6950
Address: 40C Rosenbaum Reach Wisokyberg, WA 3271, Australia

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

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