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.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_clerk* | Authentication and session management | Session/1 year |
__Host-sunshine-csrf | CSRF protection for secure forms | Session |
next-auth.session-token | User session identification | 30 days |
cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme-preference | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
quote-storage | Stores items in your quote cart | 7 days |
recent-products | Tracks recently viewed products | 30 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.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_va | Vercel Analytics - anonymous usage data | 1 year |
session-id | Anonymous session tracking for analytics | Session |
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.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sentry-* | Error monitoring and performance tracking | Session |
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.
Privacy Policy:
vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
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
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
