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Cookie Policy

Small text files, plainly explained. Here is what cookies we use on this site, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Last updated: 9 September 2026

How We Use Cookies

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors use Pat’s Gems online, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. For more on how we handle your personal data generally, see our Privacy Policy.

1. Current cookies on this site

Here is a live list of the cookies currently used on patsgems.com.au, what they do, and how long they last.

Essential

Essential cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They support basic features such as security, page navigation, forms and your cookie consent preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled.

NameDescriptionDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

Comments

These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.

NameDescriptionDuration
comment_authorUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session
comment_author_emailUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session
comment_author_urlUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session

Statistics

Statistics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information such as pages visited and how visitors interact with the site. This information helps us improve our website and visitor experience.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

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NameDescriptionDuration
_gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
__utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
__utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes
__utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
__utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
__utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
__utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
__utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
_gaID used to identify users2 years
_galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
_ga_ID used to identify users2 years
_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute

WooCommerce Sourcebuster

SourceBuster is used by WooCommerce for order attribution based on user source.

NameDescriptionDuration
sbjs_firstTraffic origin information for the visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires)session
sbjs_currentTraffic origin information for the visitor’s current visit to your storesession
sbjs_first_addTimestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires)session
sbjs_current_addTimestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s current visit to your storesession
sbjs_migrationsTechnical data to help with migrations between different versions of the tracking featuresession
sbjs_sessionThe number of page views in this session and the current page path30 minutes
sbjs_udataInformation about the visitor’s user agent, such as IP, the browser, and the device typesession

Marketing

Marketing cookies may be used to understand the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing activities and to provide more relevant content or advertising. These cookies are only used with your consent.

NameDescriptionDuration
sbjs_promo

2. Necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function — things like remembering your cookie preferences, keeping a booking form working across steps, and keeping the site secure. They cannot be switched off in our systems.

3. Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site — which pages are popular, how people move through the site, and whether something isn’t working as expected. We use this information to improve the site, not to identify you personally.

4. Marketing cookies

Some cookies help us understand whether our advertising is reaching the right people, and may be used to show relevant content on other sites. These are only set with your consent.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

You can accept, decline or change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner on this site. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect how parts of the site work.

6. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics or booking tools. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our website or the cookies we use change. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.

Questions about our cookies?

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or your data, get in touch — we are happy to help.

Call (07) 4985 4544 Email PATS Gems

Pats Sapphire Central

Real fossicking, real hospitality and family-friendly experiences in the heart of Queensland’s Sapphire Gemfields.

Opening Hours

1 October – 31 March
8:30 am–2:00 pm

1 April – 30 September
8:00 am–3:00 pm

Last meals and last buckets 2:00 pm.
Open 7 days. Closed on public holidays.

Contact Us

Phone: (07) 4985 4544
Mobile: 0499 186 251
Email: contact@patsgems.com.au
Location:
1056 Rubyvale Road
Sapphire Central QLD 4702

© 2026 Pats Sapphire Central. Designed by Dust & Brand .

This page provides comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer a smoother and more efficient user experience. In the table below, you will find detailed information about each type of cookie we use, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies. For more information on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Essential

Essential cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They support basic features such as security, page navigation, forms and your cookie consent preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled.

Name Description Duration
wpconsent_preferences This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. 30 days

Comments

These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.

Name Description Duration
comment_author Used to track the user across multiple sessions. Session
comment_author_email Used to track the user across multiple sessions. Session
comment_author_url Used to track the user across multiple sessions. Session

Statistics

Statistics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information such as pages visited and how visitors interact with the site. This information helps us improve our website and visitor experience.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

Learn more

Name Description Duration
_gac_ Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. 90 days
__utma ID used to identify users and sessions 2 years after last activity
__utmt Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests 10 minutes
__utmb Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. 30 minutes after last activity
__utmc Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. End of session (browser)
__utmz Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server 6 months after last activity
__utmv Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. 2 years after last activity
__utmx Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. 18 months
_ga ID used to identify users 2 years
_gali Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked 30 seconds
_ga_ ID used to identify users 2 years
_gid ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity 24 hours
_gat Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager 1 minute

WooCommerce Sourcebuster

SourceBuster is used by WooCommerce for order attribution based on user source.

Name Description Duration
sbjs_first Traffic origin information for the visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) session
sbjs_current Traffic origin information for the visitor’s current visit to your store session
sbjs_first_add Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) session
sbjs_current_add Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s current visit to your store session
sbjs_migrations Technical data to help with migrations between different versions of the tracking feature session
sbjs_session The number of page views in this session and the current page path 30 minutes
sbjs_udata Information about the visitor’s user agent, such as IP, the browser, and the device type session

Marketing

Marketing cookies may be used to understand the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing activities and to provide more relevant content or advertising. These cookies are only used with your consent.

Name Description Duration
sbjs_promo