Understanding 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 website. Cookies can also enable websites to remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings. That can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. We at Interview Ace Australia are committed to safeguarding your personal data, and using cookies is part of that commitment.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use various types of cookies to improve your experience on our website. These can be broadly categorized as follows:
- 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, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customize. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements 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 the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organization.
Specific Cookies in Use
Here is a detailed table outlining the specific cookies we use, their providers, purposes, and expiry durations. This table will help you understand exactly what data is being collected and how it's being used to improve your experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| CONSENT | YouTube | Used to detect if the visitor has accepted the marketing category in the cookie banner. This cookie is needed for GDPR-compliance of the website. | 2 years |
| NID | NID cookie contains a unique ID Google uses to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language (e.g. English), how many search results you wish to have shown per page (e.g. 10 or 20), and whether or not you wish to have Google’s SafeSearch filter turned on. | 6 months | |
| PREF | YouTube | PREF cookie saves your settings and other information, such as your preferred language, how many search results you wish to have shown per page, and whether or not you wish to have Google’s SafeSearch filter turned on. | 2 years |
| cookieconsent_status | Interview Ace Australia | Records the user's cookie consent choice. | 1 year |
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- To personalize your experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and tailor the content you see to your interests. For example, if you have previously viewed courses related to "Leadership Interview Skills", we may highlight similar courses on your next visit.
- To analyze website traffic: We use cookies to track how visitors use our website, which helps us improve its performance and design. This includes monitoring page load times, identifying popular content, and understanding user behavior patterns.
- To provide relevant advertisements: Cookies help us display advertisements that are relevant to your interests. This ensures that you see ads for courses and services that are likely to be of value to you.
- To ensure website security: Cookies help us protect our website from malicious activity and unauthorized access. This includes verifying user identities, preventing fraud, and maintaining the integrity of our data.
- To remember login details: If you are a registered user, cookies may be used to remember your login details, so you don't have to enter them every time you visit our website.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings within your web browser. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our website. Additionally, disabling cookies can affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies entirely.
Here’s how you can manage cookies in some common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
- Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings
- Safari: Safari Cookie Settings
- Microsoft Edge: Edge Cookie Settings
More Information
For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org .
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Interview Ace Australia
Privacy Officer
Level 10, 233 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Email: privacy@interviewaceaustralia.com
Phone: +61 8 2476 5047
This Cookies Policy was last updated on October 26, 2024.
At Interview Ace Australia, led by our CEO, Amelia Stone, and overseen by our Data Protection Officer, James McGregor, we are committed to protecting your personal data and providing you with clear and transparent information about how we use cookies to enhance your online experience. We believe in fostering trust and empowering you with the knowledge and tools to manage your cookie preferences effectively. Thank you for choosing Interview Ace Australia, where your career success and data privacy are our top priorities.
Furthermore, as part of our ongoing commitment to data privacy, we conduct regular audits of our cookie usage to ensure compliance with the latest regulations and best practices. This includes assessing the necessity and impact of each cookie, reviewing our consent mechanisms, and providing clear and accessible information to our users. Our team also actively monitors developments in privacy laws and technologies to adapt our practices and maintain the highest standards of data protection. We value your feedback and encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding our Cookies Policy.
Interview Ace Australia also works with third-party partners who adhere to strict privacy standards to deliver certain services on our website. These partners may use cookies to provide personalized content, analyze website traffic, or display targeted advertisements. We carefully vet these partners to ensure that they respect your privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws. You can find more information about our third-party partners and their cookie policies in our Privacy Policy, which is available on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies by us and our third-party partners as described in this Cookies Policy and our Privacy Policy. We are dedicated to transparency and accountability in all aspects of our data handling practices, and we are always striving to improve our approach to data privacy.