Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22 June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Forceback.ddd ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://forceback.shop. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We handle information collected through cookies in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and guidance published by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). Where optional cookies collect personal information, we obtain your consent before doing so (APP 3 and APP 5).

Information collected through cookies may constitute "personal information" under Australian law if it identifies you or makes you reasonably identifiable. Optional analytics or marketing tools may use automated processing; see our AI & Algorithm Disclosure.

This policy also reflects OAIC guidance on privacy and online behavioural advertising, and the principle that consent for non-essential tracking should be freely given, specific, and withdrawable.

1. Who Is Responsible

Forceback.ddd (APP entity)
64-68 Easey St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
Email: connectuse@forceback.shop
Phone: +61 418 747 917

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies used on this Site include local storage (for example, to remember your cookie consent choices under the key cookieConsent), session storage, and server log files.

3. Notification at Collection (APP 5)

When you first visit our Site, we notify you about cookies through this Cookie Policy, our cookie consent banner, and links from our Privacy Policy. We explain what categories of cookies we use, that strictly necessary cookies are always active, and that analytics and marketing cookies require your consent before activation.

4. Cookie Categories

4.1 Strictly Necessary

Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled via our banner. Includes local storage of your cookie consent preferences and basic security functions. These are used based on our legitimate need to operate the Site (APP 6). Retention: up to 12 months or until you clear browser data.

4.2 Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use the Site (pages visited, session duration, referral source). Activated only after you click "Accept All" or enable Analytics in Cookie Settings. Data may be aggregated or de-identified where possible. Retention: up to 26 months. Legal basis: your consent (APP 3 and APP 5).

4.3 Marketing

May be used to measure campaign effectiveness or deliver relevant content on third-party platforms. Activated only with your explicit consent. Retention: up to 12 months. If we send marketing emails based on your interaction with the Site, those messages comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth).

5. Cookies and Technologies We Use

• cookieConsent (local storage) — stores your cookie preference choices. Category: Strictly necessary. Duration: until cleared.
• Third-party analytics cookies — loaded only after consent; provider and names depend on services enabled at the time of your visit.
• Google Maps embed — on our contact page; may set cookies when you interact with the map. See Google Privacy Policy.
• CDN resources (Boxicons) — fonts/icons loaded from unpkg.com; may involve technical logs by the CDN provider.

6. Managing Your Preferences

When you first visit our site, a cookie banner offers three options:

• Accept All — enables all cookie categories including analytics and marketing.
• Reject — only strictly necessary cookies are used; analytics and marketing are disabled.
• Cookie Settings — choose individually whether to enable analytics and marketing cookies. Strictly necessary cookies remain always active.

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site and revisiting the page to see the cookie banner again, or by contacting us at connectuse@forceback.shop.

7. Browser Controls and Do Not Track

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality. Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals; there is no universal Australian legal standard requiring response to DNT, but we honour your explicit cookie choices made through our consent banner.

8. Third-Party Cookies and Overseas Processing

Third-party providers may set their own cookies and process data outside Australia. We require processors to handle data in line with the APPs where they act on our behalf. Overseas disclosure is described in our Privacy Policy (APP 8).

9. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and APPs, you may:

• withdraw cookie consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing);
• request access to personal information collected via cookies;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• lodge a complaint with us or the OAIC at www.oaic.gov.au (1300 363 992).

10. Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via an updated banner or notice where appropriate.

11. Contact

Cookie and privacy enquiries: connectuse@forceback.shop
64-68 Easey St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia