Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26th March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Australian Handyman Directory (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to browse or use this website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical and advertising insights.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)
- First‑party cookies (set by our website)
- Third‑party cookies (set by external services such as Google)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Essential Website Functions
- Enable core features such as navigation and page loading
- Maintain basic site functionality
These cookies are required for the website to operate.
Performance & Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website, including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device and browser information
- Referring websites
This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Advertising & Monetisation (Google AdSense)
We may use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to:
- Serve personalised or non‑personalised ads
- Limit how often ads are shown
- Measure ad performance
These cookies help support the monetisation of our website.
3. Third‑Party Cookies
Third‑party services that may set cookies on our website include:
- Google AdSense
- Google Analytics
- Advertising partners
- Embedded content providers (e.g., maps, videos, widgets)
These third parties may use cookies to track browsing behaviour across websites. We do not control third‑party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third‑party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive alerts before cookies are stored
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or performance.
Users can opt out of personalised Google advertising via Google’s Ad Settings.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact us through our Contact page.