Cookie Policy (AUS)

By Dexter Cousins on 27/08/2020

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 16 February 2026

This Cookie Policy applies to the website tieronepeople.com, operated by Tier One People Pty Ltd (ABN 25 612 772 184). It explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

We manage cookie-related data in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Where we interact with individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we also comply with applicable requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. We also use related technologies such as scripts, pixels, and web beacons, all of which are referred to as “cookies” in this policy for simplicity.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Functional cookies (always active)

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Services using functional cookies:

  • WordPress: Session management, login state, and user preferences
  • Complianz/Cookie Consent: Storing your cookie consent choices (cmplz_consent_status, cmplz_policy_id, cmplz_banner-status, cmplz_functional)

Analytics cookies (require consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymised usage data. This information helps us improve the site experience.

Services using analytics cookies:

  • Google Analytics 4: Collects anonymised data about page views, session duration, and traffic sources. Cookies include _ga, _ga_[container-id], and _gid. Data is processed by Google LLC (USA). Google may transfer data outside Australia. See Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

Marketing cookies (require consent)

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant content. We use them to measure the effectiveness of our marketing and to understand how visitors engage with our content.

Services using marketing cookies:

  • HubSpot: Tracks visitor interactions for CRM and marketing purposes. Cookies include hubspotutk, __hstc, __hssc, and __hssrc. Data is processed by HubSpot Inc (USA). See HubSpot’s privacy policy at legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy.
  • LinkedIn: Social sharing and visitor tracking via embedded content. Cookies include bcookie, lidc, li_sugr, and UserMatchHistory. Data is processed by LinkedIn Corporation (USA). See LinkedIn’s privacy policy at linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

Embedded content

Our Website embeds content from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content:

  • YouTube: Video embeds may set cookies including GPS, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, and PREF. Data is processed by Google LLC (USA).
  • X (formerly Twitter): Social sharing functionality. Data is processed by X Corp (USA).
  • Instagram: Social content embeds. Data is processed by Meta Platforms Inc (USA).
  • Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Podcast player embeds for Fintech Chatter episodes.

These third-party services may transfer data outside Australia. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies, not ours. We recommend reviewing their policies directly.

3. Overseas Disclosure

Several of the third-party services listed above are operated by companies based in the United States. By consenting to analytics, marketing, or embedded content cookies, you acknowledge that data collected by these services may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside Australia, including the United States.

In accordance with Australian Privacy Principle 8, we take reasonable steps to ensure that overseas recipients of personal information handle it consistently with the APPs. However, once data is processed by a third-party service under their own terms, we may not be able to ensure the overseas recipient handles it in accordance with Australian law.

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing). Functional cookies are always active as they are necessary for the Website to operate.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page, or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

6. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is being collected and why
  • Access personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au if you believe your privacy has been breached

If you are located in the EEA, you may also have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

See our Privacy Policy for full details on your data protection rights.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legislation. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

8. Contact

Tier One People Pty Ltd

Angel Place, Level 17, 123 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000

Email: info@tieronepeople.com

Website: tieronepeople.com

Phone: +61 415 551 138

Article written by Dexter Cousins
Founder of Tier One People and host of the Fintech Chatter Podcast.

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