Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on the site.

2. Cookies We Use

Hamilton Bailey Law Firm uses only first-party cookies. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or share your data with advertising networks.

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
sb-*-auth-token	Authentication and session management	Session
csrf_token	Security protection against cross-site attacks	Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use our own self-hosted analytics system to understand how visitors use our website. Your usage data is stored securely in our own database and is never shared with third-party analytics providers.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
hbl_session	Anonymous session tracking for analytics	30 minutes
hbl_visitor	Anonymous visitor identification	1 year

What we collect: Pages visited, session duration, device type, browser type, and general location (country/city level only). We do not store IP addresses or any personally identifiable information in our analytics data.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
chat_session	Maintains chat conversation state with Bailey AI	Session
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year

3. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with certain third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and process payments securely.
Calendly: For appointment booking. When you use our booking system, Calendly may set cookies to manage your booking session.

These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these services. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

View and delete existing cookies
Block all cookies or specific types
Set preferences for certain websites
Enable "Do Not Track" signals

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent certain features from working properly.

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser:

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

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Privacy Officer

Hamilton Bailey Law Firm
147 Pirie Street
Adelaide, South Australia 5000

Phone: +61 8 5122 6500

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