A cookie is a small text file that a website saves via the browser on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site.
Cookies Policy
Our Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, how third-parties we partner with may use cookies on our websites, and which are your choices regarding cookies. Please read this Cookie Policy in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which sets out additional details on how we store and process your personal data and your various rights.
Why do we use cookies?
They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, local language and/or other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Additionally, it allows the Site or a third-party to recognize you, while making your next visit easier and the Site more useful to you. Cookies allow us to serve you better and more efficiently, and to personalize your experience on our Site.
Essential cookies
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, authenticating users and preventing fraudulent use of user accounts. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Expiration |
How to opt out/more information |
{random alphanumeric name} |
Us |
This is the Session Cookie. It initializes the user session on the website and provides the content referring to a specific session per time. |
End of the session (when you log out) |
Usage is mandatory |
_cc |
Us |
Store your Cookie Consent Information |
90 days |
Usage is mandatory. |
Marketing/Tracking Cookies
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, authenticating users and preventing fraudulent use of user accounts. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Expiration |
How to opt out/more information |
_ga |
Google Analytics |
The main cookie used by Google Analytics, enables a service to distinguish one visitor from another. Cannot be used to track a given user or browser across unrelated websites. |
2 years |
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, use can use their tool here |
_ga_{random alpha name} |
Google Analytics |
Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. |
2 years |
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, use can use their tool here |
Your Cookie Consent
Your Cookie Consent applies to the websites/domains which are owned and managed by Painless Bookkeeping:
- painlessbookkeeping.com and its subdomains
- painlessbookkeeping.com.au
- painlessbookkeeping.net
- painlessbookkeeping.net.au
- painlessbookkeeping
How do I change my cookie consent?
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the ‘C’ icon. You can then adjust the available sliders to ‘On’ or ‘Off’, then clicking ‘Save and close’. You may need to refresh your page for your settings to take effect.
Alternatively, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.