Cookie Policy
CIE Marketing – Creative & Innovative Experience
Last updated: October 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how CIE Marketing – Creative & Innovative Experience ("CIE Marketing", "we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (ciemarketing.com.au).
Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, which provide additional context on how we handle your personal data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on return visits and collect certain information about how you interact with the site.
Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
In addition to cookies, we may use pixels (invisible image files that track behaviour on a page) and local storage (browser-based data stored on your device). These are referred to collectively as "tracking technologies" throughout this policy.
Categories of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your browsing session | Session |
| Security cookie | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| Cookie consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
b) Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are visited, how long users stay, and where traffic comes from. The data is used to improve our website.
| Tool | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga) | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| Google Analytics (_gid) | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours |
| Google Analytics (_gat) | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Data collected through Google Analytics is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
c) Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show relevant ads to people who have visited our website on third-party platforms.
| Tool | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Pixel (_fbp) | Tracks conversions and supports remarketing on Facebook and Instagram | 3 months |
| Meta Click ID (_fbc) | Stores click identifiers from Meta ads | 3 months |
| Google Ads (_gcl_aw) | Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns | 90 days |
| TikTok Pixel (_ttp) | Tracks conversions and supports remarketing on TikTok | 13 months |
These cookies allow us to reach people who have previously shown interest in our services when they browse other platforms. They do not store payment or sensitive personal data.
To opt out of interest-based advertising:
- Google: adssettings.google.com
- Meta: www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- TikTok: TikTok app → Settings → Privacy → Ads
d) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or language settings. Disabling them may affect your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Language preference | Stores your preferred language | 12 months |
| Form data | Retains form entries if you navigate away | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed directly by third-party services we use — including Google, Meta and TikTok. We do not control these cookies. Each provider's privacy and cookie practices are governed by their own policies:
Your Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie banner will appear giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
Your preferences will be stored for 12 months. After that period, we will ask for your consent again.
Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Below are instructions for the most common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note that disabling certain cookies — particularly strictly necessary and functional cookies — may affect the performance or availability of features on our website.
Disabling advertising cookies will not prevent you from seeing ads; it will make those ads less relevant to your interests.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Our website does not currently alter its behaviour in response to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to them. We will review this position as standards develop.
Cookies on Client Websites
CIE Marketing builds and manages websites for clients. Those websites may use their own cookies and tracking technologies, which are the responsibility of the respective client. If you have questions about cookies on a website we built for a third party, please contact that business directly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our practices. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date. Continued use of our website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your privacy rights:
