Cookie Policy
Global Development College
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help in
recognising your device and storing information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies are widely used to enhance website functionality, improve user experience, and
provide information to website owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
GDC utilises the following categories of cookies:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services on our website cannot function properly.
b. Performance Cookies:
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our
website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us optimise our website
and improve user experience.
c. Functionality Cookies:
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. How We Use Cookies
GDC uses cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of our website.
- Enhance user experience by remembering preferences and settings.
- Collect analytical data to understand website usage and improve content and services.
- Provide targeted advertising based on user interests and behavior.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for advertising and analytics purposes. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of such information.
5. Your Consent and Choices
Upon your first visit to our website, you will encounter a cookie consent banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies. You have the option to:
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Accept All Cookies: This grants permission for all categories of cookies to be placed on your device.
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Reject Non-Essential Cookies: This allows only strictly necessary cookies to be used.
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Customise Cookie Settings: This enables you to select specific cookie categories to accept or reject.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through our website's cookie settings or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
6. International Data Protection Regulations
As GDC operates globally, we adhere to various international data protection regulations
concerning cookie usage:
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European Union (EU): In compliance with the ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we ensure that EU users are provided with clear information about cookies and obtain their explicit consent before using non-essential cookies. The GDPR emphasises that consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.
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Australia: While Australia does not have specific legislation governing the use of cookies, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) applies if the information collected through cookies can identify an individual. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) oversees privacy regulations in Australia.
7. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. The following links provide information on how to adjust cookie settings for popular browsers:
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Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
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Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
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Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
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Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Global Development College (GDC)
Email: admin@gdc.edu.au
Address: Brisbane 4000 QLD, Australia
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.