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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10 December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Sunshine Alutrade Pty Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow us to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Keep your account secure
  • Provide personalized content and features

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

CookiePurposeDuration
_clerk*Authentication and session managementSession/1 year
__Host-sunshine-csrfCSRF protection for secure formsSession
next-auth.session-tokenUser session identification30 days
cookie-consentStores your cookie preferences1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region.

CookiePurposeDuration
theme-preferenceRemembers dark/light mode preference1 year
quote-storageStores items in your quote cart7 days
recent-productsTracks recently viewed products30 days

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website and services.

CookiePurposeDuration
_vaVercel Analytics - anonymous usage data1 year
session-idAnonymous session tracking for analyticsSession

Note: We do not use third-party advertising cookies or share analytics data with advertising networks.

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

CookiePurposeDuration
sentry-*Error monitoring and performance trackingSession

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following trusted third-party services:

Clerk (Authentication)

Provides secure user authentication and session management.

Privacy Policy:

clerk.com/privacy

Stripe (Payment Processing)

Processes payments securely. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions.

Privacy Policy:

stripe.com/privacy

Vercel (Hosting & Analytics)

Hosts our website and provides anonymous analytics to help us improve performance.

4. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser
  • Notify you when a website sets or accesses cookies

Find out how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

4.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website:

  • You may not be able to sign in to your account
  • Some features and services may not function properly
  • Your preferences and settings will not be remembered
  • You may see the same information or prompts repeatedly

4.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track your browsing. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track your activity when this setting is enabled.

5. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage to store information locally on your device:

  • Local Storage: Persistent storage for user preferences, theme settings, and quote cart data
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser tab

You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.

6. Updates 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. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Sunshine Windows & Doors Pty Ltd

Trading as Sunshine Alutrade

ABN: 48 664 498 542Email: Sales@sunshinealuminium.com.auPhone: +61 490 088 866Address: 6/281 Foleys Rd, Deer Park VIC 3023, Australia

8. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

For general information about cookies, visit: OAIC - Cookies and Web Beacons