Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Academis (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website www.academis.com.au. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for using them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Session cookies remain on your device until you close your browser, at which point they are deleted. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
How we use cookies
- Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and secure areas of the website.
- Performance cookies: collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages visitors go to most often and if they get error messages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor.
- Functionality cookies: allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
- Targeting/advertising cookies: used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests, limit how often you see an advertisement, and help measure campaign effectiveness.
Cookies we use
- Session cookies: authentication and security, for the duration of your visit
- Persistent cookies: remember preferences, typically up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: track website usage and improve performance, typically up to 2 years
- Functionality cookies: enhance user experience, typically up to 6 months
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These include:
- Google Analytics: used to analyse website traffic and improve our services
- Social media plugins: allow you to share content on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Payment processors: enable secure online transactions
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites. This information may be used to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.
Managing cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete cookies from your device
- Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie
If you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our website, and some services may not function properly. For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Changes to our Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or by placing a prominent notice on our website.