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How we use cookies and similar technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Cookie consent preferences

Duration: Session or up to 12 months

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced, personalized features.

  • Language preferences
  • Previously selected programs
  • Display preferences

Duration: Up to 12 months

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Navigation patterns
  • Error messages encountered
  • Device and browser information

Duration: Up to 24 months

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

  • Ad personalization
  • Conversion tracking
  • Retargeting

Duration: Up to 12 months

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

  • Analytics providers: To understand website performance and user behavior
  • Payment processors: To handle secure transactions
  • Email marketing platforms: To send program updates and communications

Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these external services.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Disabling Cookies

You can disable cookies entirely through browser settings. However, this may affect website functionality and your user experience. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to work properly.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your cookie preferences and certain functional settings. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Do Not Track Signals

Our website responds to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we limit data collection to essential functionality only.

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion

You can delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Check this page periodically for updates.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Contact Us

For questions about our cookie usage:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 142 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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