Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Seaway Journeys uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, so you can make informed choices about your browsing experience.
Effective date: 14 September 2026
This policy applies to seawayjourneys.com and all related pages.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, recognise returning visitors, and improve your overall browsing experience. Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
Cookies can be session-based, meaning they are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent, meaning they remain stored on your device for a set period. In addition to cookies, Seaway Journeys may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to collect information about how you interact with our site.
- Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as your preferred region or language.
- They allow us to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve navigation and content.
- Some cookies are essential for the website to function securely and reliably.
- You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Cookies We Use
Seaway Journeys uses several categories of cookies to deliver a reliable, personalised, and useful experience. The categories below explain what each type of cookie does and why it is used.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access to protected areas, and load balancing. Without these cookies, parts of the site may not work as intended.
- Examples include session cookies and load-balancing cookies.
- These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preference centre.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously. We use this data to improve content, navigation, and overall user experience.
- Data collected may include pages visited, time spent on each page, and referral sources.
- Analytics information is aggregated and does not directly identify you.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preference or the region you are browsing from. These cookies enhance personalisation and convenience during your visit.
- They may remember your display preferences or saved settings.
- Functional cookies are not strictly essential, but they improve your experience.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may be set by third-party advertising partners and help us measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
- They may track your browsing activity across different websites.
- You can opt out of these cookies through the cookie preference centre.
Cookie Inventory
The following table lists the main cookies used on seawayjourneys.com, their purpose, and their duration. Cookie names are indicative and may change as the site evolves. Durations are typical and may vary based on your browser settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| seaway_session | Maintains your session while you browse the site. | Session |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors. | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 24 hours |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices. | 12 months |
| seaway_prefs | Remembers functional preferences such as region or language. | 6 months |
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertising and measure campaign performance. | 3 months |
Managing Cookies
You have control over how cookies are stored and used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings, usually found in the Privacy or Security section. You can also use browser extensions or private browsing modes to limit cookie storage.
Browser Settings
The steps for managing cookies vary by browser. In general, you can:
- Chrome: Open Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Open Settings, then Privacy & Security, then Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Open Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Open Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies and site data.
You can choose to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or clear cookies when you close your browser. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Cookie Preference Centre
Seaway Journeys provides a cookie preference centre that allows you to choose which categories of cookies you accept. You can access the preference centre through the cookie banner or the footer link on any page.
- The preference centre lets you enable or disable non-essential cookie categories.
- Changes take effect immediately and are stored on your device.
Your Rights and Contact
Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to access and correct personal information we hold about you, including data collected through cookies. You may also request deletion of your data where applicable.
- You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- You can request deletion of your data where it is no longer needed.
- For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 478 351 926
Address: Level 12, 88 Circular Quay West, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operations. When we make changes, the effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically so you remain informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
The current effective date of this policy is 14 September 2026.