Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

1.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (scieningio.com)
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, social media, etc.)

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

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

• Session Management: Keep you logged in and maintain your session
• Security: Protect against cross-site forgery and other security threats
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
• Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential:

• Language Preferences: Remember your chosen language settings
• Regional Settings: Store location-based preferences
• Accessibility: Remember accessibility settings and preferences
• Course Progress: Track your progress through course information
• Contact Form: Remember your details for future inquiries

2.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Page Views: Track which pages are most popular
• User Behavior: Understand how users navigate our site
• Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
• Load Times: Monitor website performance
• Device Information: Optimize for different devices and browsers

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used for marketing purposes (only with your consent):

• Social Media: Enable social sharing and track social media interactions
• Remarketing: Show relevant ads on other websites you visit
• Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Interest Profiling: Create profiles based on your interests
• Cross-Device Tracking: Link your activity across different devices

3. Specific Cookies We Use

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Cookie Consent Manager

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

• Accept All: Allow all types of cookies for the best experience
• Necessary Only: Only essential cookies required for basic functionality
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

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

4.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

4.3 Mobile Devices

• iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
• Android Chrome: Chrome app > Settings > Site settings > Cookies

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

5.1 Essential Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, you may experience:

• Difficulty using contact forms
• Loss of session information when navigating
• Security warnings or reduced protection
• Inability to maintain preferences

5.2 Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may result in:

• Having to re-enter information repeatedly
• Loss of personalized settings
• Reduced website functionality
• Default language and region settings

5.3 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies means:

• We can't improve our website based on usage data
• Reduced ability to identify and fix issues
• Less personalized content recommendations

5.4 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies results in:

• Less relevant advertising content
• Inability to track marketing campaign effectiveness
• Limited social media integration
• Reduced personalization across platforms

6. Cookie Retention and Deletion

6.1 Automatic Deletion

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Short-term cookies: Expire within hours or days
• Long-term cookies: Expire after months or years
• Persistent cookies: Remain until manually deleted

6.2 Manual Deletion

You can delete cookies manually through:

• Browser settings and privacy controls
• Third-party privacy tools and extensions
• Our cookie preference center
• Individual website cookie managers

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect cookies from children under 13. If you are under 18, please ensure you have parental permission before accepting non-essential cookies. Parents can manage cookie settings on behalf of their children and contact us with any concerns.

8. International Users

Our website is primarily intended for users in Australia, but we welcome international visitors. Cookie laws vary by country, and we strive to comply with applicable regulations including:

• GDPR (European Union): Explicit consent required for non-essential cookies
• CCPA (California): Right to opt-out of cookie-based tracking
• Australian Privacy Act: Transparency in data collection practices
• Other jurisdictions: Compliance with local privacy laws

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage practices
• New cookies or third-party services
• Updates to privacy regulations
• Improvements to our cookie management tools
• Feedback from users and privacy experts

Significant changes will be communicated through:

• Email notifications to registered users
• Website banners and announcements
• Updated cookie consent requests
• Social media and newsletter updates

10. Contact Information

For questions about our Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights:

You can also:

• Use our cookie preference center anytime
• Contact our student services team
• Submit feedback through our website
• Follow us on social media for updates

11. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our other policies:

• Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal information
• Terms of Service - Conditions for using our services
• Data Retention Policy - How long we keep your information
• Security Policy - How we protect your data