Cookies Policy
Effective date: 1 April 2026. This policy explains how ECG uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be “persistent” (remain on your device after you close your browser) or “session” (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How ECG Uses Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance / analytics cookies: These collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. We use this data to improve the performance of our site.
- Functional cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Targeting / advertising cookies: These are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below lists the main cookies used on the ECG website, their purpose, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Type / Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics (Google Analytics) | Distinguishes unique users and tracks session data to improve user experience. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics (Google Analytics) | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| session_id | Strictly necessary | Maintains your session state across page requests. | Session |
| cookie_preferences | Functional | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 12 months |
| language | Functional | Remembers your language selection. | 12 months |
| _fbp | Targeting (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver targeted advertisements. | 90 days |
Please note that third-party services (such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn, or YouTube) may place additional cookies on your device. ECG does not control those cookies; you should review the respective third-party's cookie policy.
4. Your Consent and Control
When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie banner asking for your consent to place non‑essential cookies. By continuing to use our site after accepting, or by adjusting your browser settings, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
You can manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Cookie management tools: You can opt out of analytics cookies by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add‑on (available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
- Withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies via your browser settings or by using our cookie preference tool (if available).
5. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “effective date”. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
6. More Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
ECG ESG Consulting Group
400 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Email: privacy@ecg-advisory.com.au
Phone: +61 02 8600 8000
You can also learn more about cookies and how to manage them at www.aboutcookies.org.