Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

Essential Key Photography Academy uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To enable basic website functions and navigation
• Performance Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide customized content
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and track their effectiveness
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and any error messages you receive. This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for information about their cookies.

4.1 Common Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
• Google Maps: Location services and maps
• YouTube: Video content embedding
• Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and integration
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
• Email Marketing Services: Newsletter and communication tools

4.2 Managing Third-Party Cookies

To opt out of third-party cookies, you can:

• Visit the opt-out pages provided by advertising networks
• Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Install browser extensions that block tracking
• Use private/incognito browsing modes

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies
• Customize: Choose specific cookie categories

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information
• Personalization features will be limited
• Website performance may be reduced

6. Cookie Duration

6.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across browsing sessions.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data and ensure it is used only for specified purposes.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

Some cookies may transfer data to countries outside Australia. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and include appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Information

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

11. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices Australia
• Office of the Australian Information Commissioner