Last updated: 7 August 2026
TOTALLISTER PTY LTD (ABN 95 155 821 944), operating Subnet Expert at subnetexpert.com (we, us, our).
1. Introduction
(a) This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies (including local storage) on subnetexpert.com (Website), and how you can control them.
(b) A cookie is a small file stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies to make the Website work, remember your preferences, and understand how the Website is used.
2. Types of Cookies
These are the categories a cookie can fall into. We do not set every category — the cookies we actually use are listed in section 3.
Necessary
Required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or recording your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Performance
Used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the Website, which helps in delivering a better user experience for visitors.
Functional
Help perform certain functionalities such as sharing the content of the Website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
Advertisement
Used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously, and to analyse the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
Analytics
Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, and traffic source.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies We Use
| Name / key | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google (Google Analytics 4) | Distinguishes visitors so we can report aggregate usage of the Website | Analytics | 2 years, renewed on each visit |
| _ga_* | Google (Google Analytics 4) | Persists session state for the Google Analytics property | Analytics | 2 years, renewed on each visit |
| __cf_bm | hCaptcha | Bot protection, set by hCaptcha's content delivery network when a page carrying one of our forms (for example the contact form) loads the hCaptcha widget | Necessary | 30 minutes |
We load Google Analytics through Google Tag Manager. Google Tag Manager does not set cookies of its own, but loading it sends your IP address and the page address to Google.
The hCaptcha cookie is set only on pages that carry one of our forms, not across the Website. Blocking it stops those forms working.
We do not use advertising or social-media tracking cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
The providers listed above set their own cookies or receive data when you use the Website. Their handling of that data is described in their own privacy policies. See our Privacy Policy for the full list of third-party services we use and where they process data.
5. How to Control Cookies
(a) You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings — including blocking cookies entirely or deleting them at the end of each session. Blocking necessary cookies may stop parts of the Website working.
(b) Browser instructions:
(c) You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time by posting the updated version on the Website. Material changes to what we track will be reflected in the table in section 3.
7. Contact Us
legal@subnetexpert.com