How Melbourne Guide uses cookies and similar technologies
2026/03/06
Last updated and effective date: 6 March 2026
PLEASE READ THIS COOKIE POLICY CAREFULLY. THIS COOKIE POLICY EXPLAINS HOW WE USE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES ON MELBOURNE GUIDE (THE “SITE”). BY USING THE SITE, YOU CONSENT TO THE USE OF COOKIES AS DESCRIBED HERE, UNLESS YOU DISABLE COOKIES THROUGH YOUR BROWSER SETTINGS.
This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies and similar technologies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and the choices available to you regarding their use. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to enable websites to function properly or more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website operators.
Cookies may be “session cookies,” which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent cookies,” which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site and enable core functionality, such as security, network management, and accessibility. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our systems, as the Site may not function properly without them.
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. This information is used to measure and improve the performance and reliability of the Site.
In production, performance/analytics scripts may be activated if configured (for example Google Analytics, PostHog, Umami, Plausible, Clarity, OpenPanel, Ahrefs, DataFast, Seline, or Vercel analytics tools).
These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, settings, or language selections. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
Advertising scripts are configuration-based:
NEXT_PUBLIC_GOOGLE_ADSENSE_CLIENT is configured in production.NEXT_PUBLIC_ADSTERRA_NATIVE_BANNER_ENABLE=true in production.When active, these providers may set or access cookies and similar identifiers for ad delivery, measurement, and anti-abuse functions.
The cookies used on the Site may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Cookies
Session cookies used to maintain user sessions and authentication
Security cookies used to detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies (if enabled) used to understand how visitors interact with the Site
Load-balancing cookies used to distribute network traffic efficiently
Functional Cookies
Preference cookies used to remember your settings and choices
Language cookies used to remember your language preferences
Targeting Cookies
Not always active. If ad scripts are enabled, targeting/measurement cookies may be used by those third-party ad providers.
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
Delete cookies stored on your device
Block all cookies or only certain types of cookies
Configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed
Please note that if you choose to block or delete certain cookies, some features or areas of the Site may not function properly or may become unavailable.
We reserve the right to modify or update this Cookie Policy at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will become effective upon posting the revised Cookie Policy on this page, with the updated effective date indicated above.
Your continued use of the Site after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, contact us at:
hello@katyhayek.com