Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how au-penguins.org uses them, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your choices, and understand how it is being used. Similar technologies such as local storage work in the same way.
How we use cookies
- Essential — required for the Site to function and to remember your cookie choices. These are always on.
- Analytics — help us understand which pages are useful, so we can improve the guide. Set only with your consent.
- Preferences — remember small choices to improve your experience. Set only with your consent.
We do not use cookies for advertising or to sell your data.
Cookies we use
The specific cookies and similar technologies that may be set on your device are listed below. Optional cookies are set only after you consent through the cookie banner.
| Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aup_consent | au-penguins.org (first party) | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences so the banner is not shown again. | 12 months |
| aup_session | au-penguins.org (first party) | Essential | Maintains basic site state during your visit for the Site to function correctly. | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics (optional) | Distinguishes visitors to measure how the guide is used, so we can improve it. Set only with consent. | 13 months |
| _ga_<id> | Google Analytics | Analytics (optional) | Persists the analytics session state. Set only with consent. | 13 months |
| aup_prefs | au-penguins.org (first party) | Preferences (optional) | Remembers small display choices to improve your experience. Set only with consent. | 6 months |
Cookie names and durations may change as our providers update their services; this table is reviewed periodically.
Managing your choices
When you first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept all, keep only the essentials, or customize which optional cookies you allow. You can change your mind at any time by clearing this site's data in your browser, which will bring the banner back. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not work as intended if you disable essential cookies.
Controlling cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you view, block and delete cookies from their settings. The steps for the most common browsers are:
- Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies (and "Clear browsing data" to delete existing cookies).
- Mozilla Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari — Settings (Preferences) → Privacy → Manage Website Data; on iOS, Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security.
- Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Changes
We may update this policy as our use of cookies evolves. The latest version is always posted here.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Email [email protected].