Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Coastal Light Photography Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, coastallightphoto.com.au (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
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 websites remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly.
- 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 data helps us improve the performance and design of our Website.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the types of cookies we use and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionid | Maintains your session while you are logged in. | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Performance | 24 hours |
| cookie_consent | Remembers whether the user has accepted the cookie policy. | Functionality | 1 year |
| ad_user_data | Used for advertising purposes, delivering relevant ads. | Advertising | 90 days |
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies on our Website. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics and advertising networks. We use these cookies to analyze website traffic, track user behavior, and deliver targeted advertising. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
For example, we use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with our website. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices by visiting the Google Privacy Policy page: Google Privacy Policy.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies 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 prompt you each time a website tries to set a cookie. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain parts of our Website. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our Website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can use this tool to accept or reject different types of cookies. Please note that your preferences will be remembered for future visits to our Website.
- Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party service providers offer opt-out tools that allow you to prevent them from collecting data about your online activities. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes to this policy on our Website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Coastal Light Photography Academy
Attn: Data Protection Officer
Level 10, 123 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Email: privacy@coastallightphoto.com.au
Phone: +61 7 4381 7645