Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Types of Technologies We Use

• Cookies: Small files stored on your device by websites
• Web Beacons: Small graphics that track whether you've visited a particular web page
• Pixels: Code that collects information about how you use our website
• Local Storage: Technology that stores data locally on your device
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

3. Functional Cookies

4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Detailed Cookie Information

First-Party Cookies (Set by Study Magic Star)

Third-Party Cookies

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Consent to all types of cookies
• Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies
• Custom Settings: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:

• Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
• Facebook Ad Preferences: facebook.com/ads/preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org/choices
• Digital Advertising Alliance: aboutads.info/choices

Mobile Device Settings

iOS Devices

1. Go to Settings → Safari
2. Scroll down to "Privacy & Security"
3. Adjust "Block All Cookies" settings
4. Clear existing cookies under "Clear History and Website Data"

Android Devices

1. Open Chrome browser
2. Tap the three dots menu → Settings
3. Tap "Site settings" → "Cookies"
4. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

If You Disable Essential Cookies:

• You may not be able to log in to your account
• Shopping cart functionality may not work
• Security features may be compromised
• Course progress may not be saved

If You Disable Functional Cookies:

• You'll need to reset your preferences each visit
• Language and region settings won't be remembered
• Personalised content won't be available
• Some interactive features may not function

If You Disable Analytics Cookies:

• We can't improve our website based on usage data
• We can't identify and fix technical issues as effectively
• Performance optimisation may be limited

If You Disable Marketing Cookies:

• You may see less relevant advertisements
• You may see the same advertisements repeatedly
• We can't measure advertising effectiveness
• Remarketing campaigns won't work

Data Protection and Security

How We Protect Cookie Data

• Encryption: Cookie data is transmitted securely using SSL/TLS encryption
• Limited Access: Only authorised personnel have access to cookie data
• Regular Audits: We regularly review our cookie usage and security measures
• Data Minimisation: We only collect cookie data that's necessary for specific purposes

International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data internationally. We ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions by privacy authorities
• Certification under recognised privacy frameworks

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under Australian Privacy Law

• Essential cookies: Used based on our legitimate interest in providing services
• Functional cookies: Based on legitimate interest and your implied consent
• Analytics cookies: Require your explicit consent
• Marketing cookies: Require your explicit consent

Under GDPR (where applicable)

• Essential cookies: Legal basis of necessity for contract performance
• Other cookies: Require explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New technologies we implement
• Changes in applicable laws
• Updates to third-party services

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via our website or email
• Request renewed consent where required by law

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: