Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 17/07/2025

GBP Doctor uses cookies on this website (https://www.gbpsuspended.com.au/). In this Cookie Policy, any use of the words "you", "yours" or similar expressions shall mean any user of this website whatsoever. Terms such as "we", "us", "our" or similar expressions shall mean GBP Doctor / Search Scope.

What Are Cookies

As is common practice with almost all professional websites, this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer. Cookies typically contain letters and numbers that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile, etc.) when you visit a website.

We use cookies to enable you to use this website and its functionalities. These cookies are strictly necessary if you want to use the website or specific functionality. We also use cookies to optimise the performance of our website in order to enhance your website experience (performance cookies); and cookies to better understand our website visitors, allowing us to improve our website, products, services and marketing efforts (analysis cookies).

This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored, however this may downgrade or 'break' certain elements of the site's functionality.

In accordance with applicable Australian privacy law, we will only place performance and analysis cookies if you have allowed us to place our cookies by accepting the relevant notification initially shown on our website. This notification may reappear at intervals, for example when the relevant cookie settings are rejected or removed.

You may disable cookies via your browser settings. Please be aware that this may likewise affect the strictly necessary cookies which are indispensable for the functioning of this website.

The website http://www.allaboutcookies.org/ provides useful general information on cookies.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies We Use

Web Beacons

To help us better manage content we employ web beacons in emails that we send to our subscribers and clients. Web beacons are tiny graphics with a unique identifier and are used to track the online movements of internet users. Unlike cookies, which are stored on a user's computer hard drive, web beacons are embedded invisibly on websites.

Pixels

A pixel refers to the code that is placed on your computer in order to trigger a cookie. We sometimes use this methodology to allow us to deliver more relevant messages to you about our Google Business Profile services.

Log Files

We use log files to record events that occur on our websites. This may include, though not exclusively, the type, content or time of transaction made via your device.

How and Why We Use Cookies

"Session Cookies"

Stored temporarily in your computer's memory while you are visiting a website and are deleted when you close your browser.

"Persistent Cookies"

Stored for a set period on your computer and used to determine whether there has been any contact between us and your computer in the past.

"1st Party Cookies"

Cookies that are set by the website domain (or belonging to a sub domain) of the website.

"3rd Party Cookies"

Cookies that are set by another website domain (e.g. by one of our main technology partners or by an external web service).

Cookie Classification

Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential, as they enable you to move around a website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or submitting contact forms.

Examples: Session management, security, load balancing, form submission cookies.

Category 2: Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use a website, for example which pages you go to most often and if you get any error messages from certain pages.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page load time monitoring, error tracking cookies.

Category 3: Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow a website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you're in) and tailor the website to provide enhanced features and content for you.

Examples: Language preference cookies, region/location cookies, user interface customisation cookies.

Category 4: Targeting and Advertising Cookies

We use these to provide adverts on our sites and other websites that we believe are more relevant to you and your interest in Google Business Profile services.

Examples: Google Ads cookies, Facebook Pixel cookies, LinkedIn advertising cookies, retargeting cookies.

Australian Privacy Compliance

GBP Doctor is committed to ensuring that its services comply with Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. For additional information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: info@gbpsuspended.com.au.

Data Processing

GBP Doctor only processes personal data to the extent necessary and in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.

Technological, Organisational and Security Standards

We have completed an in-depth audit mapping out all of the personal data and data sets which we process, as well as the technical and organisational security measures used in order to safeguard and protect such data.

Education

GBP Doctor has ongoing training for its personnel and employees with regards to Australian privacy laws, our data practices and the importance of data security.

User Rights

In accordance with Australian privacy law, data subjects may exercise the following rights: access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, data portability, complaint to the Australian Privacy Commissioner, and withdrawal of consent.

Incident Responsiveness

GBP Doctor has implemented a process, in the event of a data breach and will provide the data controllers, the regulators and the end users with notification to the extent required under applicable Australian law.

The Cookies We Set

Email Communications Related Cookies

This site offers newsletter and email subscription services for updates about Google Business Profile policies and our services. Cookies may be used to remember if you are already registered and whether to show certain notifications.

Forms Related Cookies

When you submit data through a form such as those found on contact pages, service inquiry forms, or consultation request forms, cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.

Service Delivery Cookies

When you engage our services, we may set cookies to:

Remember your service preferences
Track the progress of your GBP reinstatement case
Provide personalised service updates
Maintain secure access to client portals

Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics Cookies

Google (_ga; _gat; _gid) – This site uses Google Analytics. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Google Ads – Used to reach potential clients who may need Google Business Profile reinstatement services.
Facebook Pixel – Used to track conversions and optimise advertising campaigns.
LinkedIn Ads – Used to deliver relevant content to our target audience.

Service Integration Cookies

Google Services Integration – Cookies that help integrate with Google's systems for service delivery purposes.
Payment Processing – Third-party payment processors may set cookies to facilitate secure payment processing.

Disabling Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit.

How Do I Change My Cookie Settings?

Many web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

Specific Cookie Opt-Out Options

More Information

If you are still looking for more information then you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods:

Email

info@gbpsuspended.com.au

Business

GBP Doctor (operated by Search Scope)
Perth, Western Australia