Cookies Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted).

2. How We Use Cookies

Peak-node uses cookies to:

• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Remember selected services during form completion
• Analyze website traffic and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference (persistent, 365 days)
• selectedService: Temporarily stores selected service during form navigation (session)

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us optimize the website experience.

• _ga: Google Analytics cookie for distinguishing users (persistent, 2 years)
• _gid: Google Analytics cookie for distinguishing users (persistent, 24 hours)

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

• formData: Temporarily stores form input to prevent data loss (session)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage patterns
• Unsplash: Image delivery service may set cookies when loading images

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies currently stored on your device
• Block all cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on managing cookies in specific browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how to interpret them.

7. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect information that can be considered personal data under privacy laws. This data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection regulations.

8. Cookie Lifespan

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified period (ranging from 24 hours to 2 years)

You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Peak-node
Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 14, Civic Tower, 66-68 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia