Cookies Policy : Darryl Shirt Counselling

Date of Policy v1: 4/08/26
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Darryl Shirt Counselling Services ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how our website operates.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our Wix website, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, and any other policies published on our website.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.

They help websites function efficiently, improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences and provide anonymous information about website usage.

Cookies do not generally identify you personally, although information collected through cookies may sometimes be linked with other information you provide.

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2. Why We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• ensure the website functions correctly

• improve website security

• understand how visitors use our website

• improve the quality of our services

• remember user preferences where applicable

• help us maintain and improve website performance.

We do not use cookies to sell your personal information.

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website.

They enable features such as:

• website security

• page navigation

• session management

• fraud prevention

• spam protection

• website stability

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function properly.

These cookies cannot generally be disabled.

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Performance and Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics services provided by Wix or third-party providers such as Google Analytics.

These cookies help us understand:

• how visitors find our website

• which pages are visited

• how long visitors remain on pages

• which devices and browsers are being used

• anonymous website traffic patterns

The information collected is aggregated and does not normally identify individual visitors.

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Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as:

• accessibility settings

• cookie preferences

• language settings (if applicable)

These cookies improve your browsing experience.

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Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content or services provided by third parties.

Examples include:

• Google Maps

• YouTube videos

• Vimeo

• Facebook

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

These third parties may place cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not control these cookies.

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4. Wix Cookies

Our website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd.

Wix automatically places certain cookies that are necessary for the operation, security and performance of the website.

Examples may include cookies used to:

• identify secure sessions

• detect malicious activity

• maintain website functionality

• improve performance

The specific cookies used may change as Wix updates its platform.

For further information, please refer to Wix's current documentation regarding cookies.

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5. Online Enquiries

Our website allows visitors to contact us using forms, email or telephone.

Information submitted through contact forms is transmitted securely.

Cookies are not used to make counselling decisions or create client profiles.

Appointments are arranged directly with our practice and are not booked online through this website.

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6. Confidential Information

Please do not include detailed clinical or sensitive personal information when submitting an online enquiry.

Once you become a client, your personal information will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy laws.

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7. Managing Cookies

Most internet browsers allow you to:

• view cookies

• delete cookies

• block cookies

• receive notifications before cookies are stored

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the operation of this website.

Helpful browser support pages include:

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

• Safari

• Firefox

 

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites.

Once you leave our website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookies used by those websites.

We encourage you to read their privacy and cookies policies.

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9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookies Policy or the way cookies are used on our website, please contact:

Darryl Shirt Counselling Services

Principal Counsellor: Darryl Shirt

Email: darrylshirtcounselling@gmail.com

Phone: 0459 106 080

Website: www.darrylshirtcounselling.com.au

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Australian Compliance Notes (for your reference)

This policy has been drafted to align with:

• Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

• Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

• Office of the Australian Information Commission (OAIC) guidance on transparency and privacy

• Standard Wix website functionality

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