Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Career Compass Australia ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy is designed to provide you with clear and comprehensive information about our use of cookies, your rights, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. Career Compass Australia is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you have a positive experience on our website. This policy is in accordance with Australian privacy laws.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit (e.g., your preferred language, font size, and other preferences) over a period of time. This helps to improve your browsing experience and personalize the content you see.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies on our website, each serving different purposes. Here's a breakdown of the main categories:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for cannot be provided. For example, these cookies help us ensure that the website loads correctly and that your session is maintained as you browse.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they encounter any error messages. This data is used to improve the performance and design of our site. Performance cookies do not collect information that identifies you personally; all data is aggregated and anonymous. We use tools like Google Analytics to analyze this data and optimize our website for a better user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, a functionality cookie may remember your username so you don't have to re-enter it each time you visit the site. These cookies can also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies track your browsing habits and collect information about your visits to our website and other sites. This information may be shared with advertising networks to display targeted ads to you on other websites.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our website. These are cookies that are placed by a domain other than our website. Third-party cookies are often used for advertising and tracking purposes. We carefully select our third-party partners and ensure that they comply with relevant privacy regulations. Examples of third-party cookies we may use include cookies from Google Analytics, social media platforms, and advertising networks.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. You can do this in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or notify you each time a cookie is placed on your device. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to customize your cookie preferences. This tool enables you to choose which types of cookies you want to allow or block. You can access and modify your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
- Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party advertising networks offer opt-out tools that allow you to prevent them from tracking your browsing activity and displaying targeted ads. You can use these tools to manage your advertising preferences across multiple websites. For example, you can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Specific Cookies We Use
To provide greater transparency, below is a list of some specific cookies we use on our website, along with their purpose and duration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| cc_cookie_consent | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws and regulations. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Career Compass Australia
Attn: Privacy Officer
Level 10, 500 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone: (03) 9606 4500
Email: privacy@careercompassaustralia.com.au
We are committed to addressing your questions and resolving any concerns you may have about our use of cookies and your privacy.