Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Hudson Menary Media (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively and provide useful information to website owners to improve performance and user experience.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: temporary and deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
- First-party cookies: set by our website domain
- Third-party cookies: set by other domains that provide functionality (e.g., analytics or ad tracking)
2. How We Use Cookies
Hudson Menary Media uses cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality (e.g., forms, navigation, and security features)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns using analytics tools
- Measure and optimise our advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, LinkedIn, and Spotify
- Personalise content and ads shown to users based on browsing behaviour
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to operate. They allow you to navigate pages, submit forms, and use secure areas of the site. Disabling these cookies may affect website functionality.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as page views, time spent on site, and referral sources. We use this data to improve our website and services.
Examples: Google Analytics, Meta Pixel
c. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies help deliver more relevant advertisements to you and measure campaign effectiveness. They may track your browsing habits across other websites to show ads that are more aligned with your interests.
Examples: Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, Spotify Ad Studio
d. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience (e.g., language selection or remembering form details).
4. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:
- Google (Analytics, Ads)
- Meta (Facebook, Instagram)
- TikTok
- Spotify
- oOh!media and other advertising networks
These third parties may collect or receive information from your browser or device to provide measurement services and target ads.
We do not control these third-party cookies. You can review their privacy and cookie policies for more information on how they manage data.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can manage, disable, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from certain websites
- Block all cookies
Instructions can be found in the help or settings section of your browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).
If you block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
You can also opt out of targeted advertising by visiting:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Meta Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
6. Consent
When you first visit our website, a notice may appear explaining that we use cookies. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
If you choose to withdraw your consent or change your cookie settings, you can do so at any time through your browser.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about how we use cookies or handle your personal information, please contact:
Hudson Menary Media
Email: cam@hmmedia.com.au
Website: www.hmmedia.com.au
Address: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia