Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 24, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which we collectively refer to as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
Study Tipwizard uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions like:
- Remembering your cookie preferences
- Maintaining security and preventing fraud
- Enabling basic website functionality
- Remembering items in your contact form
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information:
- Number of visitors and page views
- How long visitors spend on our site
- Which pages are most popular
- Where visitors come from (referral sources)
- Technical information about devices and browsers
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your browsing experience by:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Personalizing content based on your interests
- Remembering your location for relevant content
- Providing social media integration
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness:
- Tracking which ads you've seen
- Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
- Providing targeted advertising based on your interests
- Preventing the same ad from being shown repeatedly
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set directly by our website and are only readable by us. We use first-party cookies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- User preferences and settings
- Security and fraud prevention
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by external services we use on our website:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and login functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: Faster loading of website resources
- Security Services: Protection against malicious activity
4. Detailed Cookie Information
4.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session across pages | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against attacks | Session |
4.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either:
5.1 Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session as you browse our website.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
6.3 Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Using browser "Do Not Track" settings
- Disabling analytics cookies in our cookie settings
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your browsing experience:
7.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from:
- Using our contact form
- Maintaining your session across pages
- Accessing secure areas of our website
7.2 Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will:
- Prevent us from understanding how you use our site
- Limit our ability to improve our services
- Not affect your browsing experience
7.3 Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies will:
- Show you less relevant advertisements
- May result in seeing the same ads repeatedly
- Not prevent you from seeing advertisements
8. Third-Party Cookie Policies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These services have their own cookie policies:
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- The cookies we use on our website
- Legal requirements and regulations
- Our business practices and services
- Third-party services we use
We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and may provide additional notice for material changes.
10. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Study Tipwizard
Suite 8, 421 Chapel Street
South Yarra VIC 3141
Australia
Phone: (03) 9583 8266
Email: [email protected]
11. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit: