Last updated: 14 December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how the website Dona Receita | Australia (“Site”, “we”) uses cookies and similar technologies, as well as the options available to users to manage their preferences, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By accessing or using this Site, the user acknowledges that cookies may be used as described in this Policy. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of these practices, unless the user chooses to restrict cookies through the available settings.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device when a website is visited. They allow the Site to recognise the device, remember preferences and collect information related to browsing and use of the Site.
Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, scripts and local storage mechanisms, may also be used for equivalent purposes.
2. Why do we use cookies?
Cookies may be used to:
- Ensure the technical operation and security of the Site
- Manage user sessions and preferences
- Analyse Site usage and performance
- Improve content, features and user experience
- Measure the effectiveness of communications and campaigns
- Display relevant content and advertising
- Detect, prevent and address fraud or misuse
The use of cookies that are not strictly necessary may be limited or disabled by the user, as described in this Policy.
3. Categories of cookies used
The Site may use the following categories of cookies:
a) Essential cookies
Required for the basic operation of the Site, including security, session management and technical stability. Disabling these cookies may affect essential Site functionality.
b) Preference cookies
Used to remember user choices, such as language, region or customised settings.
c) Analytics and performance cookies
Used to understand how users interact with the Site, identify issues, analyse performance and support ongoing improvements. Where possible, data is processed in an aggregated form.
d) Marketing and advertising cookies
Used to display promotional content, measure communication results, limit ad repetition and make content more relevant to users.
e) Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into the Site, such as analytics tools, advertising services or embedded content. These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. Cookie retention period
- Session cookies: removed when the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies: remain stored for a defined period or until manually deleted by the user
Retention periods vary depending on the purpose and configuration of each cookie.
5. Managing and controlling cookies
Users can manage and control cookies at any time:
5.1 Site settings
Where available, the Site may provide tools that allow users to manage preferences related to non-essential cookies.
5.2 Browser settings
Users can configure their browser to block, restrict or delete cookies. Disabling essential cookies may affect how the Site functions.
5.3 Advertising preferences
Where the Site uses advertising services, users may manage advertising preferences directly through the relevant service providers’ platforms.
6. Cookies and personal information
Some cookies may involve the collection or processing of personal information, such as online identifiers or usage data. This information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
For more information about how we handle personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy:
7. International data transfers
Some service providers may process data outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that information is protected in accordance with standards required under Australian law.
8. Updates to this Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical or operational changes. The current version will always be available on this page.
9. Contact
For questions or requests related to this Cookie Policy:
- Email: contacto@au.donareceita.com
- Website: au.donareceita.com