Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Interview Mastery Australia (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.interviewmasteryaustralia.com (the "Website"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy , which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
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 more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help us to recognize you when you return to our Website, remember your preferences, and tailor content to your interests. They also assist us in understanding how our Website is used, allowing us to improve its performance and user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and enable you to navigate and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, such as accessing secure areas or making online purchases, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. This information is used to improve how our Website works. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located. 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 Used on Our Website
The following table provides more information about the specific cookies we use on our Website, including their purpose and expiry:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _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 |
| cookieConsent | Records whether the user has accepted the use of cookies. | 1 year |
| darkMode | Remembers the user's dark mode preference. | Persistent |
How to Manage Cookies
You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you each time a cookie is offered. Keep in mind that blocking cookies may affect your experience on our Website and some features may not function properly.
To manage cookies, please refer to the instructions provided by your browser developer. Here are links to the cookie management pages for some popular browsers:
You can also use third-party tools and browser extensions to manage cookies. Many online resources provide information about cookies and how to control them, such as All About Cookies .
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our Website. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze website traffic and improve our services. We do not control these cookies and you should review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information.
Here are some of the third-party services we use and links to their privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- YouTube: Google Privacy Policy (YouTube is owned by Google)
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. 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 Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Interview Mastery Australia
Level 10, 56 Berry Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Australia
Phone: +61 3 7606 8202
Email:
privacy@interviewmasteryaustralia.com
This Cookies Policy is effective as of October 26, 2023.
Policy Author: Dr. Eleanor Vance, Chief Privacy Officer, Interview Mastery Australia