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1. Introduction to Our Cookies Policy
Welcome to High Times Australia. We value transparency, online privacy and responsible management of website information.
This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies may operate on our website, what information they collect, and how visitors can manage their preferences.
We aim to handle personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable Australian privacy requirements, including the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
This Cookies Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on computers, smartphones, tablets and other internet-connected devices.
These files help websites recognise browsers, remember preferences and support various online functions.
Depending on their purpose, cookies may:
Remember website settings.
Maintain account login sessions.
Support shopping basket functions.
Help protect against fraudulent activity.
Measure website performance.
Collect information about website interactions.
Support analytics and advertising technologies.
Some cookies expire when a browsing session ends. Others remain on a device until they expire or the visitor deletes them.
Cookies do not necessarily identify visitors by name. However, cookie identifiers and related information may constitute personal information under Australian privacy law.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential cookies support the basic operation and security of a website.
They may help visitors navigate pages, maintain secure sessions and use essential website functions.
Examples include:
Login and authentication cookies.
Website security cookies.
Session management cookies.
Shopping basket cookies, where applicable.
Cookies that remember privacy preferences.
Disabling certain essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help website administrators understand how visitors interact with online content.
Depending on the services installed, these technologies may collect information about:
Pages visited.
Time spent browsing.
Website navigation patterns.
Browser and device types.
Approximate geographic location.
Technical errors and loading performance.
Traffic sources and visitor interactions.
This information may help us assess website performance, identify technical issues and improve accessibility.
Where analytics information identifies or reasonably identifies an individual, applicable privacy protections apply.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies support optional website features and remember selected preferences.
Examples may include:
Language preferences.
Display settings.
Accessibility preferences.
Saved website settings.
Customer support chat preferences.
These cookies can improve convenience by reducing the need to re-enter information during future visits.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies and similar technologies may track website interactions for advertising measurement or audience analysis.
Such technologies can collect information about pages visited, products viewed and interactions with website content.
Where marketing trackers are used, we assess their privacy implications, applicable consent requirements and restrictions on advertising regulated products.
High Times Australia does not treat website visits as automatic permission to collect sensitive health information or send unsolicited promotional communications.
We recognise that Australian law restricts the advertising of certain therapeutic goods, including prescription medicines.
4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
Cookies may originate from different sources.
First-party cookies are placed by the website being visited and generally support its own functions.
Third-party cookies originate from external services integrated into a website.
Depending on our website configuration, third-party technologies may support:
Payment processing.
Website analytics.
Embedded videos.
Security and fraud prevention.
Customer support services.
Content delivery.
Advertising measurement.
Third-party providers may process information under their own privacy policies.
We aim to disclose relevant third-party tracking activities and assess whether appropriate privacy safeguards are in place.
5. Website Analytics and Traffic Monitoring
High Times Australia may use website analytics services to assess visitor engagement, technical performance and content effectiveness.
For example, a website may use Google Analytics or another analytics platform to understand general browsing behaviour.
Important: References to analytics services in this policy describe possible technologies. They do not confirm that a particular service is installed on our website.
Where analytics tools are enabled, we aim to minimise unnecessary data collection and use appropriate privacy settings.
For more information about Google’s services, visit the Google Privacy Policy.
6. Tracking Pixels and Similar Technologies
Cookies are not the only technologies that websites may use to collect information.
Tracking pixels, scripts and related technologies can measure visitor activity and transmit information to third-party platforms.
Depending on their configuration, these tools may collect device information, page visits, transaction events or form interactions.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) provides guidance on the privacy risks associated with third-party tracking pixels.
Where tracking technologies are used, we aim to prevent unnecessary collection or disclosure of personal information.
We also recognise that visits to health-related pages may reveal sensitive information in some circumstances.
Such information requires particular care under Australian privacy law.
7. Cookie Consent and Visitor Preferences
High Times Australia respects visitors’ choices regarding optional cookies and tracking technologies.
Where consent is required by applicable law, we seek appropriate consent before collecting or using information for the relevant purpose.
Visitors may be provided with options to:
Accept optional cookies.
Reject non-essential cookies.
Select preferred cookie categories.
Review relevant privacy information.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
Website configuration notice: These controls are available only where a compatible cookie management system has been implemented.
We do not describe a cookie consent banner as operational unless it is actually installed and functioning.
8. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
Visitors can manage many cookies through their web browser settings.
Most modern browsers allow users to:
View stored cookies.
Delete existing cookies.
Block cookies from selected websites.
Restrict third-party cookies.
Clear browsing information.
Adjust tracking preferences.
Visitors can find browser-specific guidance through the following official resources:
Please remember that disabling cookies may affect login sessions, saved preferences and other website functions.
Browser cookie settings may not prevent every form of tracking, including certain server-side technologies.
9. Cookies and Personal Information Protection
High Times Australia recognises that information collected through cookies may qualify as personal information.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
IP addresses.
Device identifiers.
Online account identifiers.
Browsing behaviour.
Location information.
Information linked to an identifiable individual.
Where Australian privacy legislation applies, we handle such information according to relevant legal requirements.
These include obligations relating to collection, transparency, use, disclosure and information security.
For additional information, visit the Australian Privacy Principles.
10. Cookies and Customer Account Security
Certain cookies help maintain secure account sessions and support website security.
Depending on the website’s features, these cookies may assist with authentication, session management and protection against unauthorised access.
We encourage visitors to protect their login credentials, use secure devices and log out of shared computers.
High Times Australia aims to apply reasonable security safeguards to information collected through its website.
However, no website, internet connection or electronic storage method offers complete protection against every security threat.
11. Cookies Used by E-Commerce Features
If our website offers lawful online purchasing functions, certain cookies may be necessary to manage those services.
These cookies may support:
Shopping basket contents.
Checkout sessions.
Account authentication.
Transaction security.
Order processing preferences.
Session continuity.
Where relevant, such cookies help keep website transactions functioning correctly.
Customers should understand that the use of shopping or checkout technology does not determine whether a particular product may lawfully be advertised or supplied.
Regulated therapeutic products remain subject to applicable Australian laws.
12. Advertising Restrictions and Regulated Products
High Times Australia recognises the importance of complying with advertising restrictions applicable to regulated products.
Prescription medicines and certain therapeutic vaping goods face specific advertising limitations in Australia.
Cookies and advertising technologies must not be used to circumvent these requirements.
Where relevant, we assess advertising campaigns, audience targeting and tracking practices against applicable legislation.
For information about Australian therapeutic goods regulation, visit the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
13. Data Retention and Cookie Expiration
Different cookies remain active for different periods.
Session cookies generally expire when the browsing session ends.
Persistent cookies may remain on a device until their expiry date or until the visitor removes them.
The duration of each cookie depends on its configuration and purpose.
Where personal information is involved, we aim to retain it only as necessary for legitimate purposes and applicable legal requirements.
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14. Third-Party Links and External Websites
High Times Australia may include links to websites operated by external organisations.
These websites may use their own cookies, tracking technologies and privacy practices.
We do not control cookies placed by unrelated external websites.
Visitors should review the privacy and cookie policies of third-party websites before sharing personal information.
Our Cookies Policy applies to hightimesaustralia.com and the technologies operating through our website.
15. Updates to This Cookies Policy
High Times Australia may update this Cookies Policy when website technologies, privacy practices or applicable regulations change.
We publish revisions on this page and update the date shown above.
Where changes require additional notification or consent, we take appropriate steps under applicable law.
Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about our information-handling practices.
16. Contact High Times Australia
If you have questions about cookies, website tracking, personal information or privacy preferences, please contact us.
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