Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Futuree Sparkk uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the button below:
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: To enable basic website features and security
- User experience: To remember your preferences and login status
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Marketing: To personalise content and advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Examples:
- Session management and login authentication
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Cookie consent preferences
- Shopping cart functionality (for course purchases)
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest - necessary for website operation
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Examples:
- Google Analytics - website traffic and user behaviour
- Page view tracking and popular content identification
- Course completion rates and user engagement
- Technical performance monitoring
Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt-out)
Data Retention: Analytics data is retained for 26 months
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used to personalise advertisements and content.
Examples:
- Social media integration (Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Retargeting advertisements on other websites
- Personalised course recommendations
- Email marketing campaign tracking
Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt-out)
Data Retention: Marketing cookies typically expire after 30-90 days
3.4 Preference Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences and settings.
Examples:
- Language and region preferences
- Course progress tracking
- Display preferences (dark mode, font size)
- Form field auto-completion
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest - enhancing user experience
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
fs_session |
Maintains user session and login state | Necessary | Session |
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | Necessary | 1 year |
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics session tracking | Analytics | 24 hours |
_fbp |
Facebook tracking pixel | Marketing | 3 months |
course_progress |
Tracks your course completion progress | Preference | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website:
5.1 Google Analytics
- Provides website analytics and user behaviour insights
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5.2 Social Media Platforms
- Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter integration for social sharing
- These platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with their content
- Refer to their respective privacy policies for more information
5.3 Payment Processors
- Stripe and PayPal for secure payment processing
- These services use cookies for fraud prevention and security
- Essential for course purchase functionality
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Manager
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent tool, which allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customise your preferences by cookie category
- Change your preferences at any time
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and stored data
6.3 Mobile Devices
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
- Android: Browser Settings → Privacy → Accept Cookies
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Important Notice
Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Course progress may not be saved
- Personalised content may not be available
- Some features may not work properly
8. Mobile Apps and Local Storage
If you use our mobile applications, we may use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- Local storage for app preferences
- Device identifiers for analytics
- Push notification tokens
- Offline course data storage
9. Your Privacy Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect via cookies
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Complain about our handling of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Requesting renewed consent where required
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Cookie Policy Enquiries
Futuree Sparkk Pty Ltd
45 Emerald Avenue, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213, Australia
12. Useful Resources
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- All About Cookies - Independent cookie information
- Your Online Choices Australia
- ACMA Privacy Guidelines
Quick Tip
To ensure the best experience on our website while protecting your privacy, we recommend accepting essential and analytics cookies while customising your marketing cookie preferences based on your comfort level.