Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how SkillRide Driving Academy Pty Ltd (ABN 47 593 128 064) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session-based" (deleted when you close your browser).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

• Session Cookies: Maintain your session while you browse the website, ensuring forms and pages work correctly.
• CSRF Tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks when you submit forms on our website.
• Security Cookies: Help detect and prevent malicious activity and security threats.

These cookies do not require your consent as they are essential to providing the service you have requested.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information in an aggregated and anonymised form, helping us improve our website content, layout, and performance.

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track page views, session duration, bounce rates, and traffic sources. Google Analytics uses cookies such as _ga, _ga_*, and _gid to distinguish unique users and throttle request rates. Data collected by Google Analytics is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

Analytics cookies help us answer questions such as which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate through the site, and where visitors are located geographically.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your preferred language, region, or display settings. These cookies enhance your experience by personalising the website to your preferences.

• Language and Region: Remembers your preferred language or location settings.
• Display Preferences: Stores any visual or layout preferences you have selected.

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 their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. Third-party cookies on our website may include:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and reporting.
• Google Maps: If embedded on our website to display our location, Google may set cookies to support map functionality.
• Payment Providers: When you make a payment through our website, our payment processor may use cookies to facilitate the transaction securely.

How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data

Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please be aware that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impairing core website features such as form submissions and session management. If you disable analytics or preference cookies, you may still use our website, but your experience may be less personalised.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Business Name: SkillRide Driving Academy Pty Ltd
• ABN: 47 593 128 064
• Address: 14 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200
• Email: [email protected]

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