Cookies and Online Privacy Information
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Christian College is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, staff, prospective families, volunteers, contractors and website visitors.
This page explains how the College uses cookies and similar technologies on its websites and how information collected through these technologies may be handled.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on a computer, mobile device or browser when a person visits a website.
Cookies help websites function efficiently and may assist website owners in understanding how visitors use a website, improving performance, enhancing security and supporting website administration.
Some cookies remain only for the duration of a browsing session, while others may remain for a longer period depending on their purpose.
How the College Uses Cookies
The College may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- ensure the website functions correctly;
- maintain website security;
- improve website performance and reliability;
- remember website preferences and settings;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- improve website content and services;
- administer online forms and website functionality; and
- support the operation and maintenance of online services.
The College reviews website technologies from time to time and the cookies used may change as website features and services are updated.
Types of Cookies That May Be Used
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies support core website functions and security.
Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not operate correctly.
Examples may include:
- website security functions;
- session management;
- page navigation; and
- form submission functionality.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may be used to remember website preferences and improve the user experience.
Examples may include:
- language preferences;
- accessibility preferences;
- user settings; and
- other customised website features.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics and performance technologies may be used to help the College understand:
- how visitors use the website;
- which pages are most frequently visited;
- how website performance can be improved; and
- how visitors interact with online content.
Information collected through analytics technologies is generally used to improve website performance and user experience.
Third-Party Services
The College may utilise third-party service providers to support website functionality and online services.
These services may include, for example:
- website hosting providers;
- form and registration services;
- embedded media providers;
- analytics services; and
- other technology service providers.
Where third-party services are used, those providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy practices and terms.
Personal Information and Online Forms
The College may collect personal information through website forms, online registrations, enrolment enquiries, event registrations, contact requests and other online services.
Where personal information is collected through a website form:
- the purpose of collection will generally be identified at the point of collection;
- the information will be handled in accordance with the College Privacy Policy;
- access will be limited to authorised personnel where appropriate; and
- information will be used only for legitimate College purposes or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
Managing Cookie Preferences
Website visitors may have the ability to manage cookie preferences through website controls where available.
Most web browsers also allow users to:
- view cookies stored on their device;
- delete cookies;
- block cookies; or
- configure browser settings relating to cookies.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the operation or functionality of some website features.
For information about managing cookies through your browser, please refer to your browser provider’s guidance.
Website Security
The College takes reasonable steps to protect information collected through its websites from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
The specific security measures used may change over time as technology, threats and operational requirements evolve.
Links to External Websites
The College website may contain links to third-party websites.
Once users leave the College website, the College is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
Changes to This Information
The College may update this Cookies and Online Privacy Information page from time to time to reflect changes in technology, website functionality, legal requirements or College practices.
The most current version published on the College website applies.
Contact Us
Questions regarding website privacy, cookies or the handling of personal information may be directed to:
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Christian College
322 Wecker Road
Carindale QLD 4152
Email: mail@citipointe.qld.edu.au
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