Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

At BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD, we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and provide personalized content and marketing. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding cookie use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device—whether it’s a computer, tablet, or smartphone—when you visit a website.

They help the website remember important information about you, such as:

• Your preferences (e.g., language, currency, or display settings)
• Your login status (so you don’t have to log in every time you visit)
• Your activity on the website (like items added to your shopping cart or pages visited)

Cookies make your browsing experience faster, smoother, and more personalized.

There are two main types of cookies:

First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website bearcoffeemachine.com.au to manage essential functions like shopping cart, login, and preferences.

Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as analytics, advertising, or payment providers, to help us understand website usage and deliver relevant promotions.

Important: Cookies do not store sensitive information like credit card numbers or passwords. They are safe and secure, used only to improve your experience on our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Necessary / Essential Cookies

• Required for the website to function properly.
• Examples: login sessions, shopping cart functionality, payment process security.
• Cannot be disabled without affecting basic website functionality.

2.2 Performance / Analytics Cookies

• Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Examples: Google Analytics cookies, website traffic tracking.
• Data is collected anonymously and used to improve website performance.

2.3 Functionality / Preferences Cookies

• Remember your language, currency (AUD), location, and other preferences.
• Enhance the user experience by personalizing content and interface.

2.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies

• Used to deliver relevant ads and promotions on our website and third-party platforms.
• May track activity across websites to show personalized advertising.

2.5 Third-Party Cookies

• We allow trusted third parties (e.g., Google, Facebook, PayPal, Shop Pay) to set cookies for analytics, marketing, or payment integration purposes.
• Data collected by third-party cookies is governed by the third-party’s privacy policies.

3. How We Use Cookies

At BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD, we use cookies to make your experience on our website safer, faster, and more personalized. Here’s exactly how we use them:

Website Functionality

• Cookies ensure our website operates correctly and securely.
  
• Examples include keeping items in your shopping cart, remembering your login session, and supporting secure checkout.

User Preferences

• Cookies store your language, currency (AUD), and display preferences.
  
• This allows us to provide a consistent and convenient shopping experience every time you visit.

Analytics

• Cookies help us measure website performance, understand visitor behavior, and identify traffic sources.
  
• This data is collected anonymously and is used to improve website speed, design, and usability.

Marketing & Personalization

• Cookies allow us to deliver relevant offers, promotions, and ads tailored to your interests.
  
• This includes showing products you may like or reminding you of items left in your cart.

Security & Fraud Prevention

• Cookies help detect suspicious activity, such as repeated failed logins or unusual purchase patterns.
• They help protect customer accounts, payment transactions, and personal information from unauthorized access.

Important: Cookies do not store sensitive data like credit card numbers or passwords. They are used solely to enhance your experience, improve website performance, and ensure security.

4. Cookie Consent and Control

At BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD, we respect your privacy and give you full control over cookies. Here’s how it works:

Cookie Consent Banner

• When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear.
  
• This banner asks for your permission to use cookies and explains the types of cookies we use.

Accept or Decline Cookies

• You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
• Essential cookies, required for the website to function, cannot be declined.
  

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage, block, or delete cookies at any time.

Examples:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies
  
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may limit some website features.

Examples of affected features:

• Shopping cart functionality
  
• Login sessions
  
• Personalized recommendations
  
• Secure checkout
  

Important: You are always in control of your cookie settings, and you can change your preferences at any time either via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

Browser Settings: You can control or delete cookies using your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of third-party tracking using:

• Google Ads Settings
• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

Disabling cookies may result in less personalized experience or require manual entry of preferences each visit.

6. Cookies We Use on This Website (Examples)

Note: The table above is an example. Additional cookies may be set depending on browser, device, or third-party services.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

• Cookies do not store personally identifiable information (PII) like credit card numbers.
• Information collected is used only for intended purposes (analytics, preferences, marketing, fraud prevention).
• For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services and Cookies

We use third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics – website traffic and user behavior.
• Facebook / Meta – advertising and retargeting.
• PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay – secure payment processing.

Each third party may set their own cookies and collect data according to their privacy policies.

9. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

At BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD, you have full control over cookies and how your data is used.

Accept, Reject, or Delete Cookies:

• You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or delete cookies at any time.
  

Modify Preferences:

Change your cookie preferences anytime through:

• The cookie consent banner on our website
  
• Your web browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

Impact of Refusing Cookies:

Refusing or deleting cookies does not prevent you from browsing our website.

However, some features may not work properly, such as:

• Shopping cart functionality
  
• Login sessions
  
• Personalized recommendations
  
• Secure checkout

Tip: For the best user experience, we recommend leaving essential cookies enabled.

10. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are critical for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session Management: Keeps you logged in during your visit and remembers your activity across pages.
  
• Login Authentication: Ensures that only authorized users can access their accounts.
  
• Secure Checkout: Maintains security during payment transactions and protects sensitive information.

Important: Disabling these cookies may prevent purchases, login, or other essential features on our website. They are always active to ensure a safe and functional shopping experience.

11. Performance and Analytics Cookies

At BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD, we use performance and analytics cookies to understand how our website is used and to improve your overall experience.

Purpose:

• Collect anonymous data on website performance and user behavior.
  
• Track which pages are visited, how users navigate the site, and where improvements can be made.
  
• Identify technical issues or errors to enhance functionality and speed.
  

How It Helps You:

• Improves website loading speed and performance.
  
• Makes navigation more intuitive and user-friendly.
  
• Allows us to provide better services, recommendations, and features.

Data Handling:

• The data collected is fully anonymized.
  
• No personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, emails, or payment info is stored through these cookies.
  
• Used solely for website improvement and analytics purposes.

Examples:

• Google Analytics _ga, _gid cookies
  
• Monitoring page load times and error reports

12. Functionality and Preference Cookies

At BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD, these cookies help enhance your shopping experience by remembering your choices and preferences:

Purpose:

• Store your language preference, currency (AUD), and shipping region.
  
• Remember items in your shopping cart across multiple visits.
  
• Retain your website display and interface preferences.

Benefits for You:

• Makes browsing more convenient and personalized.
  
• Saves time by not requiring you to re-enter preferences each visit.
  
• Helps maintain a smooth checkout process.

Data Handling:

• These cookies do not store sensitive information such as passwords or payment details.
  
• Only used to improve functionality and user experience.

13. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

At BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD, these cookies help us provide relevant promotions and advertisements based on your interests:

Purpose:

• Track your browsing activity to show products or promotions that may interest you.
• Enable remarketing campaigns (e.g., showing items left in your shopping cart).

Customer Control:

You can opt out of these cookies using your browser settings or third-party opt-out tools.

Examples of opt-out tools:

• Google Ads Settings

Data Handling:

• Data collected is anonymous and does not include sensitive information.
• Helps us deliver better-targeted promotions and enhance your shopping experience.
• 14. Third-Party Cookies

At BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD, we may use trusted third-party services that place cookies on our website. These cookies help provide essential functionality, analytics, marketing, and secure payment processing.

Purpose of Third-Party Cookies:

Analytics: Track website usage and visitor behavior to improve performance and usability.

• Example: Google Analytics _ga, _gid cookies.

Marketing: Deliver relevant advertisements and promotions tailored to your interests.

• Example: Facebook Pixel _fbp.

Payment Processing: Support secure payment gateways like PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Privacy and Data Handling:

• All third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party’s privacy policies.
  
• Data collected may include anonymous browsing behavior, but no sensitive payment information is stored in these cookies.
  
• Customers are encouraged to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more details.

15. Cookie Consent Management

We provide full control over cookies to our website visitors:

Cookie Consent Banner:

First-time visitors will see a cookie consent banner when they access the website.

Options include:

• Accept all cookies
  
• Reject non-essential cookies
  
• Manage preferences

Changing Preferences:

You can update your cookie preferences at any time via:

• The cookie banner on our website
• Your browser settings

Important:

• Essential cookies required for website operation cannot be disabled.
  
• Declining non-essential cookies may affect certain features, such as personalized recommendations, saved carts, or marketing content.

Tip: For the best experience, allow essential cookies and selectively manage non-essential cookies based on your preferences.

16. How to Disable or Delete Cookies

At BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD, you have full control over cookies on your device.

Browser Settings:

Most modern browsers allow you to block, manage, or delete cookies at any time.

Examples:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies
  
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  

Impact of Disabling Cookies:

Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled, including:

• Login sessions
  
• Shopping cart functionality
  
• Checkout and secure payment processes

Essential cookies required for website operation cannot be disabled.

17. Children and Cookies

• Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
  
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies.
  
• Parents or guardians are encouraged to supervise internet usage and manage cookie settings for minors.
  
• Children visiting the site should not interact with marketing or personalized features designed for adults.

18. Security of Cookies

• Cookies cannot carry viruses, malware, or harmful software.
  
• They are used only for website functionality, analytics, marketing, and security purposes.
  
• Cookies do not store sensitive information such as credit card numbers, passwords, or personal documents.
  
• All cookie data is handled securely and in accordance with privacy regulations.

19. Fraud Prevention Using Cookies

Cookies play a key role in detecting and preventing fraudulent activity on our website.

Examples of fraud prevention include:

• Monitoring repeated failed login attempts
  
• Detecting unusual purchase patterns or activity
  
• Identifying potential unauthorized access to accounts or payments

This ensures that your accounts, payment information, and shopping transactions remain safe and secure.

20. Policy Updates

• BEAR COFFEE PTY LTD may update this Cookies Policy at any time.
• Updates are effective immediately upon posting on the website.

Customers are encouraged to review this policy periodically.