Cookie Policy

At AJM Home Healthcare - www.disabilityshop.com.au we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, what data we collect, and how you can manage your preferences.

Compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

We recognise the importance of your privacy and are committed to handling personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). We use cookies to collect certain data, and any personal information collected via cookies is managed in line with our Privacy Policy, which adheres to the requirements of the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your experience by enabling features such as remembering your preferences, saving your shopping cart, and providing anonymised tracking data to third-party applications like Google Analytics.

Cookies may also be used to collect personal information, which can include information about your browsing activity, IP address, or other identifiable data. We ensure that any such data is handled in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Types of Cookies We Use

- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website. They enable basic features such as page navigation, shopping cart functionality, and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, certain services on our website may not be accessible.

- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. The information is used to improve the usability of our site and to ensure it works efficiently.

- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., language preference, location) to provide a more personalised experience.

- Analytics Cookies: We use third-party analytics tools like Google Analytics to gather information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us to improve the functionality of our site and ensure a better user experience. All data collected by these cookies is anonymised.

- Advertising Cookies: We may use cookies to deliver advertising that is relevant to you. These cookies also limit the number of times you see a particular ad and help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers, such as advertising networks and analytics providers, to place cookies on your device. These third parties are responsible for ensuring they comply with the relevant privacy and data protection laws. We do not control the data collected by these cookies, but we do require that they adhere to all applicable legal requirements.

What Personal Information Is Collected?

Cookies may collect personal information such as:
- Browsing Data: IP address, device type, browser type, and pages visited on our website.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as search queries, the time spent on certain pages, and interactions with content.

All personal information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Why We Collect Data via Cookies

The information collected via cookies is used for:
- Improving website functionality and performance
- Providing personalised content and experiences
- Conducting analytics and gaining insights into how users interact with our site
- Ensuring compliance with legal obligations, including data protection and privacy regulations
- Delivering relevant advertisements

Managing Cookies and Your Consent

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the ability to shop online.

To manage or disable cookies, follow the instructions for your browser:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari

Alternatively, some third-party services, such as Google Analytics, allow you to opt-out of their tracking through their own mechanisms, such as browser add-ons.

Consent to Cookies

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you have disabled them via your browser settings.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, laws, or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, or if you would like more information about how we comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), please contact us

This Cookie Policy was developed by AJM Home Health Care with assistance from ChatGPT, utilising resources from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and information obtained through Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari