Last Updated: March 19, 2026
At TrendMedia.au, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how they work and your options, alongside our Privacy Policy, which details how we use personal information. We are committed to complying with relevant privacy laws, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (expiring when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period). Similar technologies, like local storage, may also be used for comparable purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation. The website cannot operate fully without these cookies.
2.2. Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices (such as your selected colour theme) and provide a personalised experience. On TrendMedia.au, we use local storage to save your theme preference.
2.3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. They help us improve our website's performance and content.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Here are the cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| trendmedia-theme | Remembers your selected colour theme (stored in local storage) | Persistent | Preference |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google may collect anonymised data such as IP addresses and browsing behaviour. For more information, please review the Google Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings, where you can refuse them or get alerts when they are sent. Here is how to adjust settings for popular browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features, such as saving your theme preference.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to inquiries within 5 business days