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Cookie Policy (EU)

This Cookie Policy was last updated on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.

1. Introduction

Our website, https://sommeliers.com.au (hereinafter: "the website") uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as "cookies"). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.

3. What are scripts?

A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.

4. What is a web beacon?

A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.

5. Cookies

5.1 Technical or functional cookies

Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website and, for example, the items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid. We may place these cookies without your consent.

5.2 Statistics cookies

We use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. With these statistics cookies we get insights in the usage of our website. We ask your permission to place statistics cookies.

5.3 Marketing/Tracking cookies

Marketing/Tracking cookies are cookies or any other form of local storage, used to create user profiles to display advertising or to track the user on this website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.

5.4 Social media

On our website, we have included content from Instagram to promote web pages (e.g. “like”, “pin”) or share (e.g. “tweet”) on social networks like Instagram. This content is embedded with code derived from Instagram and places cookies. This content might store and process certain information for personalized advertising.

Please read the privacy statement of these social networks (which can change regularly) to read what they do with your (personal) data which they process using these cookies. The data that is retrieved is anonymized as much as possible. Instagram is located in the United States.

6. Placed cookies

Google reCAPTCHA

Functional, Marketing

Usage

We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention. Read more about Google reCAPTCHA

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Statement.

Functional

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6 months
Function
Provide spam protection

Marketing

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rc::c
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session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
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rc::b
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
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rc::a
Expiration
persistent
Function
Read and filter requests from bots

WordPress

Functional

Usage

We use WordPress for website development. Read more about WordPress

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

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wpEmojiSettingsSupports
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session
Function
Store browser details
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wp-settings-*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
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wp-settings-time-*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store user preferences
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wordpress_test_cookie
Expiration
session
Function
Read if cookies can be placed
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wordpress_logged_in_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store logged in users

Stripe

Functional

Usage

We use Stripe for payment processing. Read more about Stripe

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Stripe Privacy Statement.

Functional

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__stripe_mid
Expiration
1 year
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
__stripe_sid
Expiration
30 minutes
Function
Provide fraud prevention

Google Analytics

Statistics

Usage

We use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more about Google Analytics

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

Statistics

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_ga
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_ga_*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and count pageviews

WooCommerce

Functional

Usage

We use WooCommerce for webshop management. Read more about WooCommerce

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

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woocommerce_items_in_cart
Expiration
session
Function
Store items in shopping cart
Name
woocommerce_cart_hash
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store items in shopping cart
Name
wp_woocommerce_session_*
Expiration
session
Function
Store performed actions on the website

Automattic

Statistics

Usage

We use Automattic for website development. Read more about Automattic

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Automattic Privacy Statement.

Statistics

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tk_qs
Expiration
30 minutes
Function
Provide functions across pages

MailChimp

Statistics

Usage

We use MailChimp for mailing list subscriptions. Read more about MailChimp

Sharing data

For more information, please read the MailChimp Privacy Statement.

Statistics

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mailchimp_landing_site
Expiration
1 month
Function
Store which page was visited first

Purpose pending investigation

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mailchimp.cart.*
Expiration
Function

Google Fonts

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts. Read more about Google Fonts

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.

Marketing

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Google Fonts API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

Miscellaneous

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

Sharing data

Sharing of data is pending investigation

Purpose pending investigation

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IFConnect
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WP_PREFERENCES_USER_3458
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Function
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WP_DATA_USER_3458
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Function
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wp-autosave-1
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Function
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cmplz_banner-status
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365 days
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wp_lang
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Function
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tribe-event-tickets-plus-meta-hash
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Function
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wc_cart_hash_dd79c3ca5d225d14ca4122174934967d
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WP_PREFERENCES_USER_385
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WP_DATA_USER_385
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wc_cart_hash_90776a25e5e7c9ed801b0d766575760b
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Function
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cmplz_consented_services
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365 days
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cmplz_policy_id
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365 days
Function
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cmplz_marketing
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365 days
Function
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cmplz_statistics
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365 days
Function
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cmplz_preferences
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365 days
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cmplz_functional
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365 days
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itsec_interstitial_browser
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mailchimp_user_email
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sbjs_migrations
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sbjs_current
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sbjs_first
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sbjs_udata
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sbjs_session
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cf_clearance
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storeApiCartData
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WP_PREFERENCES_USER_3893
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mailchimp_cart_current_email
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7. Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click on "Save preferences", you consent to us using the categories of cookies and plug-ins you selected in the pop-up, as described in this Cookie Policy. You can disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.

7.1 Manage your consent settings

You have loaded the Cookie Policy without javascript support. On AMP, you can use the manage consent button on the bottom of the page.

8. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies

You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.

Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.

9. Your rights with respect to personal data

You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
  • Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
  • Right to rectification: you have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted or blocked your personal data whenever you wish.
  • If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
  • Right to transfer your data: you have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
  • Right to object: you may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this, unless there are justified grounds for processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this Cookie Policy. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you, but you also have the right to submit a complaint to the supervisory authority (the Data Protection Authority).

10. Contact details

For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:

Sommeliers Australia
Melbourne
Australia
Website: https://sommeliers.com.au
Email: info@ex.comsommeliers.com.au

This Cookie Policy was synchronized with cookiedatabase.org on Tuesday, 21 November 2023.

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Introducing Clotilde Candusso — Freyja Melbourne Introducing Clotilde Candusso — Freyja Melbourne

We're pleased to announce Clotilde Candusso @clotilde_cdn as one of the talented sommeliers selected for the 2026 Sommelier Challenge: Finding Australia's Best Sommelier of the Year.

Originally from Avignon in the south of France, Clotilde moved to Australia to explore its wine culture and quickly fell in love with the country's wine regions, people and stories. Since arriving, she has travelled extensively, visited wineries across the country, achieved her Advanced Sommelier certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania, and built a career creating thoughtful wine programs. Clotilde is currently the head sommelier at Melbournes Freyja @freyjamelbourne 

"I believe sustainable viticulture is essential to shaping the future of the wine industry. I'm excited to continue learning about wine, the people and cultures behind it, and sharing knowledge with other talented sommeliers." — Clotilde Candusso

Clotilde is supported by Gold Sponsor House of Arras @houseofarras for the 2026 Sommelier Challenge. 

"House of Arras is honoured to partner with Sommeliers Australia. We are equally passionate about the role that sommeliers play in building knowledge, advocacy and loyalty with consumers for Australian wine." — Danika Windrim, House of Arras

Congratulations to Clotilde, and thank you to House of Arras for sharing our vision, and for supporting the extraordinary sommelier talent that exists within Australia today.
Introducing Isaac Pockney — Bennelong Sydney We'r Introducing Isaac Pockney — Bennelong Sydney

We're pleased to announce Isaac Pockney @ip_vino as one of the successful finalists for the 2026 Sommelier Challenge: Finding Australia's Best Sommelier of the Year.

Currently at home as a sommelier with Bennelong Sydney @bennelong_sydney, Isaac has been awarded Dux across the CMS Certified Exam and the CMS  Advanced Exam. 

Isaac is supported by Gold Sponsor Jim Barry Wines @jimbarrywines for the 2026 Sommelier Challenge. 

"I'd like to thank Sommeliers Australia for the opportunity to attend the Challenge this year. I started out as a sommelier many years ago on an all-Australian wine list selling great aged Riesling and Shiraz from the Clare Valley, so it's great to go with the support of Jim Barry." — Isaac Pockney

On behalf of Gold Sponsor Jim Barry Wines, Sam Barry has shared: 

"Jim Barry Wines is proud to support Sommeliers Australia and Isaac as he pursues the prestigious title of Australia's Best Sommelier of the Year." — Sam Barry, Jim Barry Wines

Please join us in congratulating Isaac and thanking Jim Barry Wines for their support of Australia's sommelier community!
Sommeliers Australia is proud to announce the four Sommeliers Australia is proud to announce the four finalists competing for the 2026 Sommelier Challenge: Finding Australia's Best Sommelier of the Year, taking place on Monday, 6 July 2026 in the iconic Sydney Tower at one hatted restaurant Infinity by Mark Best (@markbest) 

After progressing through a highly competitive selection process, finalists Justin Biskup (CARPE VINO @carpe_vino__ , VIC), Clotilde Candusso (Freyja @freyjamelbourne, VIC), Isaac Pockney (Bennelong @bennelong_sydney, NSW) and Paolo Saccone MS (LUCAS Restaurants @lucascollective, NSW) will now face a series of written, tasting, practical and theory examinations as they compete for the title of Australia's Best Sommelier.

More than 30 sommeliers from across Australia applied to participate in the nation's premier wine service competition. After undergoing a rigorous online interview featuring questions reflecting Master Sommelier, WSET Diploma, and ASI Diploma level standards designed to test technical knowledge and industry expertise, these four outstanding finalists have secured their place in the final stage of the competition. 

Judges for this year’s Sommelier Challenge include noted professionals in the industry including Sommeliers Australia President Louella Mathews (@louthesomm), Master Sommelier Andreas Aragon (@andres10aragon_ms) & Sarah Andrew DipWSET (@sarahandrewwine) (previous Sommeliers Australia President). Previous winners for the Sommelier Challenge include Chris Ryan, Rajat Bhatia, Adrian Filiuta MS and Leanne Altmann (the inaugural winner in 2014).

The winner of the 2026 Sommelier Challenge will earn the honour of representing the nation on behalf of Sommeliers Australia at the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) Best Sommelier of the World 2026 competition, to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 11–17 October 2026.

The Sommelier Challenge would not be possible without the generous support of our Gold Partners: Ruinart (@ruinart), House of Arras (@houseofarras), Jim Barry (@jimbarrywines) and Pewsey Vale (@pewseyvalevineyard). Their commitment to excellence in wine service and education helps elevate the profession across Australia.
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