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Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 5, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Lumingale Academy ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at lumingale-academy.com (the "Website"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. 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 and to provide information to website owners.

2.1 Types of Cookies

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted
  • First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website
  • Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Authentication cookies to remember your login status
  • Security cookies to protect against fraud and abuse
  • Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic efficiently
  • Cookie consent cookies to remember your preferences

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use analytics cookies to:

  • Count the number of visitors and page views
  • Understand how visitors navigate our website
  • Identify popular content and areas for improvement
  • Monitor website performance and user experience

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Storing form data to improve user experience
  • Providing personalized content recommendations
  • Language and region preferences

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing communications. They help us:

  • Track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Provide targeted content based on your interests
  • Limit the number of times you see advertisements
  • Measure advertisement performance

4. Specific Cookies We Use

4.1 Our Own Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains your session across pages Session Essential
user_preferences Remembers your site preferences 6 months Functional

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from third parties that set their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • LinkedIn Insights: Professional networking and content performance
  • Email Marketing Services: Newsletter delivery and engagement tracking

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

5.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small transparent images used to track user behavior and email engagement.

5.2 Local Storage

Browser storage that allows us to store information locally on your device.

5.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab.

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent Management

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

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

6.2 Managing Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Using our cookie preference center
  • Adjusting your browser settings
  • Contacting us directly

6.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically:

  • View cookies stored by websites
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for future cookies

7. Browser-Specific Instructions

7.1 Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

7.2 Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

7.3 Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

7.4 Microsoft Edge

Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

8.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

  • Inability to access certain parts of the website
  • Loss of security features
  • Degraded website functionality

8.2 Non-Essential Cookies

Disabling non-essential cookies may result in:

  • Less personalized content
  • Repeated display of information you've already seen
  • Less relevant advertising
  • Limited analytics insights for website improvement

9. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may have different mechanisms for controlling cookies and similar technologies:

9.1 iOS Devices

Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies

9.2 Android Devices

Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies

10. Third-Party Cookie Policies

Third-party services we use have their own cookie policies:

  • Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
  • LinkedIn: LinkedIn Cookie Policy

11. Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies is governed by:

  • Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
  • Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • This Cookie Policy

12. International Transfers

Some cookies may involve the transfer of personal information to countries outside Australia. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other technologies.

14. Updates to This Policy

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

  • Changes in our use of cookies
  • New technologies or services
  • Changes in applicable laws
  • Improvements to our website

We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

15. Contact Us

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

Lumingale Academy
Level 42, Governor Phillip Tower
1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 2 8247 3891

16. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

  • Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
  • All About Cookies
  • Cookiepedia

This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand how we use cookies and similar technologies. We encourage you to review this policy regularly and adjust your preferences as needed.

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