COOKIES

Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 24, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the site owners. CatalogMaze uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure our catalogue comparison platform operates smoothly and securely.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Always active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Session cookies: Maintain your browsing session as you navigate between pages
  • CSRF tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks to keep you secure
  • Authentication: Keep you logged in if you have a CatalogMaze account
  • Preferences: Remember your state/territory selection for location-relevant catalogues

Analytics Cookies

Can be disabled

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use CatalogMaze. These cookies collect anonymous information about:

  • Which catalogues and retailers are most viewed
  • How visitors navigate between pages
  • General geographic region (country/state level, not precise location)
  • Device type and browser used

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Performance Cookies

Infrastructure

Cloudflare, our content delivery and security provider, may set the following cookies:

  • __cf_bm: Bot management cookie used to identify and distinguish between humans and bots
  • __cflb: Load balancing cookie to distribute traffic efficiently
  • cf_clearance: Confirms you have passed a security challenge

These cookies are necessary for DDoS protection and ensuring fast, reliable page loads.

3. Cookie Duration

Cookie TypeDurationPurpose
SessionBrowser sessionCore functionality
CSRF TokenBrowser sessionSecurity
Google AnalyticsUp to 2 yearsUsage analytics
Cloudflare (__cf_bm)30 minutesBot management
Authentication30 daysStay logged in

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent CatalogMaze from functioning correctly, including security features and session management.

5. Retailer Content Disclaimer

CatalogMaze displays publicly available catalogues and logos from Australian retailers. All retailer names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CatalogMaze is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any retailer. No cookies are shared with or on behalf of any retailers whose content appears on this platform.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our support channels. You can also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for further information.