Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

SparkleForge Education uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site usage, and deliver personalised content and advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Consent to all types of cookies
• Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies
• Custom Settings: Choose which types of cookies to accept

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

Third-Party Cookies and Services

We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Other Technologies

Local Storage

We may use local storage technologies to:

• Store your preferences locally in your browser
• Improve website loading times
• Cache content for offline viewing

Web Beacons

Small transparent images used to:

• Track email open rates in our newsletters
• Monitor website usage patterns
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Social Media Plugins

Our website includes social media sharing buttons that may:

• Load content from social media platforms
• Track your interactions with social media features
• Enable social media platforms to track your visit

Children and Cookies

Our website is primarily intended for adults interested in art education. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or other technologies.

If you are under 18, please ensure you have parental or guardian consent before accepting cookies on our website. Parents and guardians can manage cookie settings on behalf of minors.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or email
• Request renewed consent where required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

For complaints about our cookie practices, you may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au