4. Inventory of Technologies & Third-Party Services

Depending on your interactions with our site, the following third-party integrations may deploy cookies to your browser:

 

4.1 Web Hosting & Content Delivery

Platform Provider: Our host deploys strictly necessary session cookies to manage traffic load, maintain secure SSL connections, and serve web content efficiently.

 

4.2 Web Analytics

Google Analytics: Used to collect pseudonymous information regarding site visitors, IP addresses, device types, browser categories, and referral paths. Google Analytics helps us understand engagement with our HR services, blogs, and resources.

 

Data Privacy Note: IP addresses are processed in aggregated forms to prevent direct identification where possible.

 

4.3 Scheduling & Contact Forms

Booking & Contact Tools: Tools embedded for scheduling HR consultations, workshop registrations, or downloading resources may store cookies to remember user inputs and progress.

 

4.4 Social Media & Embedded Content

Embedded Media (LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo): Pages featuring embedded videos, social media feed widgets, or share buttons may set cookies governed by the respective third-party social network policies.

 

5. How You Can Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to accept, refuse, or customize how cookies are placed on your device.

 

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

Upon your first visit to www.paulinetarrant.com, a cookie preference banner allows you to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can update these choices at any time via the cookie settings link located in our website footer.

 

5.2 Browser Settings & Controls

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, clear existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Instructions for common browsers include:

 

Google Chrome: Settings [endif]--> Privacy and Security [endif]--> Cookies and other site data

 

Mozilla Firefox: Options [endif]--> Privacy & Security [endif]--> Cookies and Site Data

 

Apple Safari: Preferences [endif]--> Privacy [endif]--> Block all cookies

 

Microsoft Edge: Settings [endif]--> Cookies and site permissions

 

Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may degrade website performance or prevent access to certain interactive features (such as contact forms).

 

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

 

Digital Advertising Opt-Outs: You can manage target advertising preferences via the Your Online Choices (Australia) portal.

 

6. Data Security and Retention

Cookies set by our website do not store sensitive personal information such as passwords, banking details, or full identification numbers. Cookie data retained on your local device remains valid until its pre-defined expiration date or until manually cleared from your browser cache.

 

Any personal information collected via cookie-derived identifiers (such as IP addresses) is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, stored securely, and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its operational purpose.

 

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect technological changes, legal compliance requirements, or operational updates to our site. The revised version will be published on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

 

8. Governance & Contact Information

For any questions regarding our use of cookies, tracking technologies, or data privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Coordinator:

 

Attn: Director

 

Entity: Pauline Tarrant Consulting Pty Ltd

 

Location: Boorloo / Perth, Western Australia

 

Email: pauline@paulinetarrant.com

 

Website: www.paulinetarrant.com