1. About this policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Forever Solar Pty Ltd (ABN 29 661 135 682), trading as Forever Solar (“Forever Solar”, “we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (foreversolar.com.au). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information more generally.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner about how the site is used. We also use similar technologies such as tags, pixels, software development kits (SDKs) and local storage. In this policy we refer to all of these as “cookies”.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies: temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser; or persistent cookies: cookies that remain until they expire or you delete them.
- First-party cookies: set by us; or third-party cookies: set by other organisations whose tools we use (for example, Google or Meta).
3. The types of cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
| Strictly necessary | Required for the website to function and to keep it secure. These cannot be switched off in our systems. | Page hosting/platform cookies, security and load-balancing, form submission. |
| Performance & analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the site (pages viewed, time on site, errors) so we can improve it. | Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager. |
| Functional | Remember choices you make and enable enhanced features, such as embedded content. | Embedded maps, video, social or review widgets. |
| Advertising & targeting | Help us measure and improve our advertising and show relevant ads on other platforms. | Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram); Google advertising tags. |
4. The specific tools we use
- Google Analytics 4 & Google Tag Manager: to measure website traffic and performance. See how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
- Meta Pixel: to measure the results of our Facebook and Instagram advertising and reach relevant audiences. See facebook.com/privacy/policy.
- Embedded third-party content: such as our Google review link, Google Form for customer support, and social media links, which may set their own cookies.
5. Do cookies collect personal information?
Most cookies we use collect information in a way that does not directly identify you. However, some information (such as your IP address or identifiers from advertising tools) may be considered personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Where it is, we handle it in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
6. Managing your cookie preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: most browsers let you block or delete cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site from working. See your browser’s help pages for instructions.
- Google Analytics: you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising cookies: you can manage ad personalisation via Your Online Choices Australia, in your Google Ad Settings, and in your Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ad preferences.
7. Your consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. Where required, we will seek your consent through a cookie banner or similar mechanism, and you can change your preferences at any time using the options in section 6.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the tools we use or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on our website, and the “last updated” date above shows when it was last revised.
9. Contact us
Forever Solar
Forever Solar Pty Ltd · ABN 29 661 135 682
📍 6/19 Upton St, Bundall QLD 4217
✉️ support@foreversolar.org (to confirm)
📞 0483 926 292