What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site's owners. Cookies do not give us access to your device and cannot carry viruses or malware.
Last updated: June 12, 2026
How we use cookies
Eco Soul Collective uses a small number of cookies to keep our site running smoothly and to help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies, and we do not share cookie data with third-party advertisers.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation and security. Without them, parts of the site may not work as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our site, but you can block them in your browser (note that doing so may affect how the site performs).
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies (via a tool such as Google Analytics or a privacy-focused equivalent) to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our site. This includes which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on a page, and where visitors arrive from. This data helps us improve our content across areas including Sustainable Living, Vintage Style, Repurposed Design, Belgrave and the Dandenong Ranges, and Handmade Business. All information collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Third-party cookies
Our analytics provider may set its own cookies on your device in order to deliver the analytics service. These providers are required to process data only on our behalf and in line with applicable privacy standards. We do not permit third parties to use cookies on our site for their own independent purposes.
How to control cookies
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Here is how to do it in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and appearance of our site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or the way we operate our site. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date. We recommend checking back periodically to stay informed.