Cookies Policy

Introduction

At Benjo, we believe that privacy and transparency are essential to building trust with our customers. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies across our website, www.benjoworld.com, and associated brands, including Benjo and Benjo UGG Australia. These technologies help us deliver a secure, personalised, and seamless online experience while respecting your privacy.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. You may also manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

What Cookies Are and How We Use Them

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and provide a smoother and more responsive online experience. Cookies can be temporary, expiring when you close your browser, or persistent, remaining on your device for a defined period.

We use cookies for several purposes. Strictly necessary cookies enable core website functions, such as processing purchases, managing your account, and securing our services. Performance and analytics cookies, including those provided by Google, help us understand how our website is used, identify trends, and improve navigation and functionality. Functional cookies remember your settings and preferences, enhancing the consistency of your experience across visits.

Advertising and targeting cookies, which may be used in conjunction with platforms such as Meta, TikTok Ads, and Google, allow us to present relevant content and promotional offers, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and understand how users interact with our advertisements. Social media cookies facilitate engagement with our content, allowing you to share or interact with our brand across social platforms.

MEDIA

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

COOKIES

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Third party cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by trusted third-party service providers who support analytics, advertising, marketing, and operational services. These providers may collect information about your browsing activities on our website, which is then used to improve functionality, measure performance, or deliver personalised advertising. We do not control these third-party cookies, and we encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies to understand how your data is used.

Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have control over the cookies stored on your device and can choose to manage or disable them through your browser settings. Doing so may affect certain features or functionality of our website, including the ability to complete purchases or access account-specific information. We provide guidance links for popular browsers, including Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, to assist you in managing cookies.

Consent and choice

When you first visit our website, a banner or pop-up will inform you about our use of cookies and request your consent for non-essential cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this Policy. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time through your browser settings or any provided cookie preference management tools on our website.

International compliance

Benjo’s cookie practices align with international privacy and data protection standards, including the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the European Union and United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and leading Asian frameworks, such as China’s PIPL, South Korea’s PIPA, Japan’s APPI, Singapore’s PDPA, and Hong Kong’s PDPO. All cookies are implemented and managed in a manner consistent with these regulations, ensuring that personal data collected through cookies is handled lawfully and responsibly.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our website functionality, or applicable legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.