Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

Edu Vortex uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functionality
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Personalization and user preferences
• Marketing and advertising optimization
• Security and fraud prevention

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Security cookies: Help protect against security threats and fraudulent activity
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics cookies to track website usage
• Performance monitoring cookies
• Heat mapping and user behavior analysis

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Social media platform cookies
• Advertising network cookies
• Retargeting and remarketing cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content from third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Video Platforms: For embedded video content
• Maps Services: For location and mapping functionality

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third parties' privacy policies for more information about their cookies.

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience on return visits.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Banner

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

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Get notified when cookies are set

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some potential impacts include:

• Reduced website functionality
• Inability to save preferences
• Need to re-enter information on each visit
• Less personalized content
• Difficulty accessing certain features

8. Consent and Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
• Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
• Legal Compliance: For cookies required to comply with legal obligations

9. Data Protection and Privacy

The information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the Australian Privacy Act 1988.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may transfer cookie data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our website for significant changes

12. Contact Information

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

13. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

• Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices Australia