TopChoiceAustralia.com — Cookie Policy

Last Updated:3 November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how TopChoiceAustralia.com (“TopChoiceAustralia”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies across our website topchoiceaustralia.com and any associated pages, features, or services (“our site”). Some of our other services may have their own cookie policies, which apply when you use those services.

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file containing letters and numbers that is stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow us to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience on our site.

Technologies similar to cookies

We use additional technologies that operate similarly to cookies, including:

• Device fingerprinting – identifies your device through technical attributes like browser type, IP address, and system settings.

• Local storage – saves data locally on your device to improve load speed and user experience.

• Pixels – tiny graphics used to track user behaviour and conversions.

• Scripts – embedded programs that enhance functionality and may access your device.

In this policy, all of these technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies.”

2. First-party and third-party cookies

We use:

First-party cookies

Cookies set directly by TopChoiceAustralia.com to enhance your browsing experience.

Third-party cookies

These are set by external partners such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and integrated service tools. For example, when you click an external link or share our content on social media, those platforms may set their own cookies.

3. How do we use cookies?

Cookies help us:

• Keep you signed into your account (where applicable)

• Deliver content efficiently

• Show product recommendations relevant to your interests

• Improve your browsing and shopping experience

• Remember your preferences across devices

• Understand how you use our site (e.g., time on page, next pages visited)

• Process payments and orders

• Detect technical issues and maintain site performance

• Work with advertising partners to show relevant ads

4. What types of cookies do we use?

We use four main types of cookies:

1. Strictly Necessary

Essential for the website to function. They cannot be turned off through our “Privacy Settings.” Without these cookies, core site features—such as signing in, adding items to cart, or saving your cookie preferences—will not work.

2. Performance

Measure website usage, traffic, and user behaviour. We use this information to improve site design, navigation, and content quality.

3. Functionality

Recognise you when you return to our site and remember personalised settings (such as your region or interface preferences).

4. Advertising

Collect information about your visit, including pages viewed, browsing patterns, and device identifiers. This enables us and our partners to show relevant, interest-based advertising.

5. How long do cookies last?

Session Cookies

Expire when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

Remain stored on your device for a defined period (up to 13 months), helping us remember preferences across multiple visits.

6. How do we use cookies for advertising?

If you consent to advertising cookies, we may:

• Display ads tailored to your browsing behaviour

• Show you product recommendations based on categories you view

• Share cookie-generated information with trusted advertising partners

• Use tracking technology within our apps or web tools

• Analyse how advertising performs and improve its effectiveness

Advertising cookies may collect device information, IP address, browser identifiers, and interest signals.

7. How do third parties use cookies for advertising?

With your consent, we allow advertising partners to collect and receive data through cookies. This enables:

• Ads based on your behaviour on other websites

• Ads based on your activity on TopChoiceAustralia.com

• Retargeting (showing you ads for products you viewed but didn’t purchase)

You may see advertisements for TopChoiceAustralia.com on other sites as part of these partnerships.

Examples of third-party partners:

Google (Ads & Measurement)

Used to deliver and personalise ads.
Manage Google data preferences:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Microsoft Advertising

Used for interest-based and retargeted ads.
Manage preferences:
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-gb/privacystatement

Criteo

Used for product-based retargeting ads.
Manage preferences:
https://www.criteo.com/privacy/

Teads

Used to serve personalised advertising content.
Manage preferences:
https://www.teads.com/privacy-policy/

Social Media Platforms

Used to reach visitors of TopChoiceAustralia.com on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others.

All partners are required to treat your data with appropriate privacy safeguards.

8. How can you control advertising cookies?

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Privacy Settings” link in the footer of our site.

From there, you can:

• Withdraw consent to advertising cookies

• Disable personalised ad cookies

• Limit data sharing with advertising partners

• Manage your general cookie preferences

Please note:

• You may still see advertising, but it may be less relevant

• Changing settings on one device does not apply to other devices

• Deleting cookies resets your preferences

If you are in Australia

You can opt out of personalised advertising by accessing the Privacy Settings in the site footer.

9. How to manage cookies generally

You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking them entirely.

Helpful browser links:

• Chrome – https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Safari – https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies

• Firefox – https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox

• Microsoft Edge – https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies

Be aware that blocking all cookies may prevent parts of our website from functioning correctly.

10. Useful links

Learn more about cookies:

• https://www.allaboutcookies.org

• Australian OAIC (Office of the Australian Information Commissioner)

• Our Privacy Policy

• Contact us: dataprotection@topchoiceaustralia.com

11. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect improvements, legal changes, or operational adjustments.

Recent updates:

• 3 November 2025

• 5 October 2025

• Historic versions are available upon request.