Cookies Policy

COOKIES POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

(a) This Cookies Policy explains how The Psych Skills Lab (ABN 49 550 751 003) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with the website on which this Cookies Policy appears and any related website that links to this Cookies Policy (Website).

(b) In this Cookies Policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to The Psych Skills Lab (ABN 49 550 751 003), and “you” and “your” refer to a person who visits or uses the Website.

(i) what cookies and similar technologies are;

(ii) the types of cookies we may use;

(iii) the purposes for which we use them;

(iv) how third parties may use cookies through the Website; and

(v) how you can manage your cookie preferences.

(d) This Cookies Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, available on the Website, which explains how we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information.

(e) We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, the technologies we use, our service providers or applicable law, but any update will apply only from the date on which it is published unless applicable law requires otherwise.

(f) We will publish the updated Cookies Policy on the Website and identify the date on which it was last updated.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

(a) A cookie is a small text file or other identifier stored on, or accessed through, your device when you visit a website.

(b) We may use cookies, pixels, tags, local storage and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember your preferences, understand how the Website is used, maintain security and, where applicable, measure or support marketing activities.

(c) Depending on the features and third-party services implemented on the Website, the types of cookies and similar technologies used may include:

(i) Strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the Website to function, maintain secure sessions, process requests and provide features you have selected. These cookies cannot generally be disabled through our Website.

(ii) Performance and analytics cookies, which help us understand how visitors use the Website, including which pages are visited, how visitors navigate the Website and whether technical errors occur. We use this information to monitor performance and improve the Website.

(iii) Functional cookies, which remember choices and preferences, such as language, region or display settings, to provide a more convenient and personalised experience.

(iv) Security cookies, which help authenticate users, protect user accounts, detect suspicious activity and support the security and integrity of the Website.

(v) Advertising and measurement cookies, which may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising, understand whether visitors have responded to promotional content and, where applicable, provide advertising that may be more relevant to their interests.

(vi) Content and media cookies, which may be placed when the Website includes embedded videos, social media features or other content supplied by third parties. These cookies may enable the relevant content to function and may allow the third party to collect information about your interaction with it.

(d) Some cookies are set by us and others are set by third-party service providers whose technology or content is used on the Website.

(e) Where required by applicable law, we will seek your consent before placing or accessing non-essential cookies on your device.

3. HOW LONG COOKIES REMAIN ON YOUR DEVICE

(a) The period for which a cookie remains on your device depends on its purpose and whether it is a session cookie or a persistent cookie.

(b) Session cookies operate only during your current browsing session and are generally deleted when you close your browser or application.

(i) the cookie reaches its stated expiry date;

(ii) you delete it through your browser or device settings; or

(iii) the person that placed the cookie removes or replaces it.

(d) The duration of third-party cookies is determined by the relevant third-party provider. You can review the provider’s privacy or cookie policy for further information about its retention periods.

(e) You can delete stored cookies at any time through your browser or device settings. Deleting or blocking some cookies may affect the operation or functionality of the Website.

4. HOW THIRD PARTIES USE COOKIES ON THE WEBSITE

(a) Third-party service providers may place or access cookies and similar technologies when their services, tools or content are used on the Website.

(b) These third parties may include:

(i) analytics providers that help us understand how visitors use the Website;

(ii) learning platform providers, where their content, checkout, authentication or other technology is embedded in or accessed through the Website;

(iii) payment providers that support secure checkout and fraud prevention;

(iv) website hosting, security and performance providers;

(v) embedded video, media or social content providers; and

(vi) advertising or marketing providers, where those services are used.

(c) Third-party cookies may collect information such as your IP address, device and browser information, pages viewed, links selected, access times and interactions with the Website.

(d) If we use an analytics provider to measure and understand Website usage, that provider may place or access cookies and process information in accordance with its own privacy policy, cookie policy and terms.

(e) We do not control the operation, duration or independent information practices of third-party providers that place or access cookies through the Website. You should review the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie information for details about how it collects, uses and retains information.

(f) Further information about the particular third-party cookies and similar technologies currently used on the Website may be provided through our cookie preference tool or otherwise made available on the Website.

(g) Where required by applicable law, non-essential third-party cookies will not be placed or accessed unless you have provided the necessary consent.

5. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES

(a) You can usually control and manage cookies through your browser or device settings, including by:

(i) blocking some or all cookies;

(ii) allowing cookies only from selected websites;

(iii) deleting cookies already stored on your device;

(iv) receiving a notification before a cookie is placed; and

(v) deleting cookies automatically when you close your browser.

(b) Where the Website provides a cookie preference or consent tool, you may use that tool to accept, reject or change your preferences for non-essential cookies. Changing or withdrawing your consent will apply to the future placement of, or access to, those cookies but will not affect lawful processing that occurred before your preferences were changed.

(c) Strictly necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for the Website to function, maintain security or provide a service you have requested.

(d) If you block or delete cookies, some parts of the Website may not function correctly and you may be unable to access certain features, remain signed in or retain your preferences.

(e) You may also be able to manage third-party analytics, advertising or tracking technologies through the relevant provider’s opt-out tools or settings.

(f) Your cookie choices apply to the browser and device on which they are made. You may need to update your preferences separately on each browser or device you use.

6. CONTACT US

For further information about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us using the following details:

Name: The Psych Skills Lab (ABN 49 550 751 003)

Email: contact@thepsychskillslab.com

This Cookies Policy takes effect on the date it is first published on the Website and was last updated on the date identified when the most recent version was published.