Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 April 2026
Geolocarta Technologies Pty Ltd, ACN 631 470 356 ("Geolocarta", "we", "us", "our") operates the websites geolocarta.com, docs.geolocarta.com, and the Benchmrk web application (collectively, "our Services"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website or application. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site operators, and improve the user experience. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. Some of these technologies (such as local storage) do not use cookies but provide similar functionality.
How we use cookies and similar technologies
We use a limited number of cookies and local storage items, primarily for essential functionality. We do not use cookies for cross-site tracking, advertising profiling, or behavioural targeting.
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for our Services to function. If disabled, core functionality may not work correctly.
| Cookie / Storage | Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Benchmrk web app | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
__session / auth tokens | Benchmrk web app | Authentication via Firebase | Session / persistent |
| CSRF tokens | geolocarta.com | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
Functional cookies
These improve your experience but are not strictly required.
| Cookie / Storage | Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
theme | docs.geolocarta.com | Stores your light/dark mode preference | Persistent (localStorage) |
| Search index cache | docs.geolocarta.com | Caches the local search index for faster searches | Session (localStorage) |
| Jurisdiction preference | Benchmrk web app | Remembers your last selected jurisdiction | Persistent (localStorage) |
| Filter preferences | Benchmrk web app | Remembers your mark filter settings per jurisdiction | Persistent (localStorage) |
Analytics cookies
We may use privacy-focused analytics to understand how our Services are used. We do not use Google Analytics or any advertising-based analytics platform.
| Cookie / Storage | Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics cookies | geolocarta.com / Benchmrk | Privacy-focused product analytics — configured to minimise personal data collection and avoid sharing data with third parties for advertising purposes | Session / retained in accordance with our data retention practices |
If analytics cookies are active, they collect:
- IP addresses and device information
- Usage patterns and interactions with our services
- Technical data such as browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
- Pseudonymised identifiers for session tracking
This data is used solely for product analytics to improve our services and is not shared with advertising networks or used for cross-site tracking.
Third-party cookies
Our Services may load resources from third-party providers for essential functionality, which may set their own cookies:
| Category | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Mapping services | Map tiles, geocoding, and location services |
| Authentication services | User authentication and secure data storage |
| App store platforms | Subscription management for mobile applications |
These third-party providers may process personal data such as IP addresses, device information, and usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control cookies set by third parties.
Your choices
Consent banner
For visitors in regions that require opt-in consent (such as the EU, UK, and Brazil), we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies before they are set. Your preferences are stored and can be changed at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of every page.
Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all third-party cookies
Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent our Services from functioning correctly.
Local storage
Local storage items (used for theme preference, search cache, and app settings) can be cleared through your browser's developer tools or by clearing site data in your browser settings.
Legal bases for cookie use
Australian Privacy Act 1988
As an Australian company based in Queensland, we comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Cookies that collect personal information are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases:
- Strictly necessary cookies — Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) — these are essential for the service to function.
- Functional cookies — Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — where these go beyond strict necessity.
- Analytics cookies — Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — only set with your prior consent.
If you are in the EEA, you may withdraw consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer, by clearing your cookies, or by adjusting your browser settings.
UK Data Protection Act 2018 / UK GDPR
For users in the United Kingdom, the same principles as GDPR apply under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Other jurisdictions
We aim to comply with applicable cookie and privacy legislation in all jurisdictions where our Services are accessed, including but not limited to:
- California (CCPA/CPRA) — We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioural advertising. Cookies used are for operational purposes only.
- Brazil (LGPD) — Cookie use is covered under our Privacy Policy's data processing disclosures.
- Canada (PIPEDA) — Cookie use is limited to what is necessary for the identified purposes.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact us:
Geolocarta Technologies Pty Ltd
ACN 631 470 356
Email: [email protected]