1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website operators.
2. How We Use Cookies
Malt Media uses cookies on maltmedia.com.au for the following purposes:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Authentication for logged-in users | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | User interface preferences | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Malt Media | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
b) Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and analyse how visitors use our Website, so we can improve its performance and content. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_NX8FY5EVSE | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. We use Google Analytics 4 with Google Consent Mode v2 enabled, which means analytics data is only collected after you provide your consent.
c) Third-Party Cookies
Certain third-party services embedded on our Website may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Displays an interactive map on our Contact page | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Fonts | Loads web fonts for typography | Google Fonts Privacy |
3. Google Consent Mode v2
We have implemented Google Consent Mode v2, which ensures that Google services (including Analytics) respect your cookie consent preferences. By default, all non-essential Google cookies are denied until you actively provide consent via our cookie banner.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our Website
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site (the consent banner will appear again)
Browser-Level Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on this and other websites. For more information on managing cookies in your browser:
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Be informed about the cookies we use (this policy)
- Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Request information about the data collected through cookies
For full details on your data protection rights, see our Privacy Policy.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: gus@maltmedia.com.au
Phone: +31 (06) 27 09 60 65
Address: Pieter De Hooghstraat 22, Schiedam, The Netherlands
Last updated: 10 June 2026