Cookie Policy
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This Cookie Policy explains how KIM THOA NGUYEN ("we") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on kimthoanguyen.com.au, and how you can manage them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, improve functionality and, with your consent, support analytics and advertising. Some cookies are set directly by us; others are set by third-party services we use.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that support the cookie consent banner itself and session functionality. No personal data is collected for marketing purposes from these cookies.
Analytics Cookies (consent required)
These help us understand how visitors interact with the site - which pages are visited, how long users stay, and where they came from. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. These cookies are only set once you accept analytics cookies via the cookie banner.
Marketing Cookies (consent required)
These allow us to show relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. We use Google Ads conversion tracking and remarketing. These cookies are only active once you accept marketing cookies via the cookie banner.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics - sets _ga, _gid, _gat to collect anonymised usage data. Retention: up to 14 months.
Google Ads - sets _gcl_au (90 days) and _gcl_aw for conversion tracking and remarketing. Only active with marketing consent.
Consent Mode v2 - we implement Google Consent Mode v2. By default, all non-essential storage is denied. When you accept via the banner, the relevant consent signals are updated immediately and passed to Google services.
Google Maps - our contact page embeds a Google Maps iframe. Google may set cookies or collect your IP address. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
4. Cookie Table
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | This site | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year (localStorage) |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (session) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 90 days |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads | Click tracking for ads | 90 days |
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the banner at the bottom of any page. You may also disable cookies via your browser settings; however, this may affect site functionality.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the updated date at the top of this page.
7. Contact
KIM THOA NGUYEN · 100 George St, Sydney NSW, 2000, Australia · [email protected]