Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2 June 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
How We Use Cookies
Dr. Martin Smith's Sports & Exercise Medicine practice uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Ensure website security and functionality
- Analyse website traffic and performance
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| sessionId | Maintains your session | Session |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
| fontSize | Remembers text size preference | 1 year |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Cookie Settings
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or manage your preferences.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block all cookies or specific types
- Set preferences for specific websites
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and prevent you from using certain features.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our website is being used. Google Analytics sets cookies that store anonymised information about:
- How you reached our website
- The pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
- What you click on while you're visiting our site
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Dr. Martin Smith - Sports & Exercise Medicine
4/49 Butterfield St, Herston QLD 4006
Phone: (07) 3831 1908
Email: martin.smith@drmartinsmith.com.au