Cookie Policy

Summary

Cookies on this website

We use cookies to enhance our website functionality and understand how it’s used and to improve your experience.

• Essential cookies are always on. They’re needed for core site functionality and security.
• Performance and experience cookies help us understand how the site is used and remember your preferences.
• Marketing cookies may be used to show relevant content where applicable.

We use third-party services, including Cookiebot, to manage cookie consent and store your preferences. You can choose which non-essential cookies we use and change your settings at any time.

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GPEx uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites, including www.gpex.com.au, learn.gpex.com.au, and other GPEx-managed digital platforms (together, the Websites). It explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, and the choices available to you.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve performance, enhance user experience, and provide relevant content.
Cookies may be session cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a defined period).

3. Types of cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies on our websites:

1. Necessary cookies – These cookies are essential for the operation of the Websites. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access, and form submission. These cookies cannot be switched off.
2. Performance cookies – These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Websites, such as which pages are visited most often. This information is aggregated and used to improve how our Websites function.
3. Experience cookies – These cookies allow the Websites to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or location) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
4. Marketing cookies – These cookies may be used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit how often you see content and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

4. Third-party cookies and services

Some cookies on our Websites are set by third-party service providers. These providers may include analytics, advertising, security, and consent management tools.

For example, we use third-party bots and consent management platforms such as Cookiebot to:

• present cookie consent banners;
• record and store your cookie preferences;
• block or enable cookies based on your consent choices; and
• demonstrate compliance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.

Third-party providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies for further information.

5. Cookie details

The information below provides examples of cookies that may be used on our websites:

Example 1:

• Cookie Name: _ga
• Category: Performance
• Provider: Google Analytics
• Purpose: Distinguishes users for analytics
• Duration: 2 years

Example 2:

• Cookie Name: _gid
• Category: Performance
• Provider: Google Analytics
• Purpose: Identifies sessions
• Duration: 24 hours

Example 3:

• Cookie Name: CookieConsent
• Category: Necessary
• Provider: Cookiebot
• Purpose: Stores cookie consent state
• Duration: 12 months

Example 4: 

• Cookie Name: wp-settings-*
• Category: Necessary
• Provider: gpex limited
• Purpose: Maintains user preferences
• Duration: per session

This list may be updated from time to time as technologies change.

6. Personal information

Information collected through cookies may include IP address, device identifiers, browser information, and usage data. Any personal information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Website Terms of Use.

7. Consent and managing your preferences

Except for necessary cookies, we will only use cookies with your consent. When you first visit our Websites, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• accept all cookies;
• refuse non-essential cookies; or
• manage your cookie preferences by category.

Your choices are recorded and stored (typically for up to 12 months) using our consent management platform. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings link available on our Websites.

8. How to control cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies; however, doing so may affect the functionality of the Websites.

9. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be published on our Websites with a revised review date.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us via the details provided in our Privacy Policy.

Note: gpex does not use cookies for clinical decision-making, patient diagnosis, or the delivery of healthcare services.