Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you browse websites. 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 enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another. Think of them like a digital memory for the website, helping it remember you and your preferences.

Cookies are not programs, and they cannot execute code or access other information on your computer. They are simply data. Most browsers are set up to accept cookies automatically, but you can usually change your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

The information stored in a cookie can be used to personalize your experience, track your browsing habits, or deliver targeted advertising. They play a crucial role in the modern web experience, allowing websites to offer tailored content and features to their users. At OzSound Academy, we use cookies to provide you with the best possible learning experience and to ensure that our website functions effectively.

How We Use Cookies at OzSound Academy

At OzSound Academy, we use cookies for a variety of reasons, all aimed at improving your experience on our website. These purposes include:

• Essential Website Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to log in to your account, access course materials, and use other essential features. Without these cookies, the website would not function properly.
• Personalization: We use cookies to remember your preferences, such as your preferred language and display settings. This allows us to personalize your experience and make the website more convenient for you to use.
• Analytics: We use cookies to gather information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and how long you spend on each page. This helps us to understand how our website is being used and to identify areas for improvement. We use this data to optimize the website and provide a better user experience.
• Marketing: We may use cookies to deliver targeted advertising based on your interests and browsing habits. This allows us to show you ads that are relevant to you and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

We are committed to using cookies responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. We will never use cookies to collect personal information without your consent, and we will always provide you with the option to opt-out of cookies if you prefer.

Types of Cookies We Use

We utilise several types of cookies on the OzSound Academy website, each serving a specific purpose. Understanding these types can help you better manage your cookie preferences:

• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are erased when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you are browsing the website, such as remembering that you are logged in.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple browsing sessions. For instance, a persistent cookie might remember your preferred language so you don’t have to select it every time you visit.
• First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by our website and are used to collect information about your activity on our site. We use first-party cookies for analytics and personalization purposes.
• Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third-party websites or services, such as advertising networks. They are used to track your browsing activity across multiple websites and to deliver targeted advertising. We may use third-party cookies to display ads that are relevant to your interests.
• Strictly Necessary Cookies: As mentioned before, these cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website, such as logging in or accessing secure areas. Disabling these cookies can significantly impact your ability to use the site.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a 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 a website works.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal 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.
• Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts 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 campaign. 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.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the ability to control and manage cookies in several ways. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, and you can also use third-party tools to manage your cookie preferences. Here’s how:

1. Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, to accept only first-party cookies, or to prompt you each time a website tries to set a cookie. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to adjust your cookie settings.
2. Third-Party Tools: There are a number of third-party tools available that can help you manage your cookie preferences. These tools allow you to view the cookies that are set on your computer and to selectively delete them. Some tools also offer the ability to block third-party cookies and to prevent websites from tracking your browsing activity.
3. Website Cookie Banners: Many websites display a cookie banner when you first visit, giving you the option to accept or reject cookies. This is a convenient way to manage your cookie preferences on a per-website basis.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly, and you may be required to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.

Below are some helpful links to the cookie management sections for the most popular web browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

By continuing to use our website without changing your cookie settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Third-Party Cookies

As mentioned earlier, third-party cookies are cookies that are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting. These cookies are often used for advertising and tracking purposes. OzSound Academy may use third-party services that set cookies on our website. We take steps to ensure that these third-party services comply with our privacy standards.

Examples of third-party services that may use cookies on our website include:

• Google Analytics: Used to track website traffic and user behaviour.
• Facebook Pixel: Used for targeted advertising and to measure the effectiveness of Facebook ad campaigns.
• Other Advertising Networks: Used to display relevant ads based on your interests and browsing activity.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about their cookie practices.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our cookies policy, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated support team is here to assist you. Give us a buzz, send us an email, or drop by our office in Sydney. We're committed to addressing your queries promptly and transparently.

OzSound Academy Headquarters:
Level 17, 68 Pitt Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia

Privacy Officer: Amelia Chen

Phone: +61 698611721

Email: privacy@ozsoundacademy.com.au

Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST