This cookie policy explains how Kingston Institute, a registered training organisation that provides courses, application process, funding options, and support services in various fields of study, uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies and similar technologies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our website.

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are used for various purposes, such as:

To remember your preferences and settings, such as your language, font size, or login details;
To enable certain functions and features, such as shopping carts, online payments, or chat services;
To analyse how you use the website, such as which pages you visit, how long you stay, or what you click on;
To deliver relevant and personalised content and advertising, based on your interests, location, or browsing history.
Cookies can be classified into different types, depending on their origin, function, and lifespan:

First-party cookies are cookies that are set by the website you are visiting. They are usually essential for the website to function properly.
Third-party cookies are cookies that are set by a different domain than the website you are visiting. They are usually used for analytics, advertising, or social media purposes.
Session cookies are cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are usually used to store temporary information, such as items in your shopping cart or your session ID.
Persistent cookies are cookies that remain on your device until you delete them or they expire. They are usually used to remember your preferences or settings, or to recognise you when you return to the website.
Strictly necessary cookies are cookies that are essential for the website to function properly. They are usually used to enable security, authentication, or basic features, such as navigation or language selection. You cannot refuse these cookies without affecting the website performance.
Functional cookies are cookies that are used to enhance the functionality and user experience of the website. They are usually used to remember your choices, such as your username, your region, or your preferred layout. You can refuse these cookies, but it may affect the website functionality.
Analytical cookies are cookies that are used to collect statistical information about how you use the website. They are usually used to measure the website performance, traffic, or audience. You can refuse these cookies, but it may affect the website improvement.
Marketing cookies are cookies that are used to deliver relevant and personalised content and advertising to you, based on your interests, location, or browsing history. They are usually used to track your online behaviour, such as the websites you visit, the products you view, or the ads you click on. You can refuse these cookies, but it may affect the website revenue.
How do we use cookies?
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website for the following purposes:

To provide you with the best possible user experience and functionality of our website;
To remember your preferences and settings, such as your language, font size, or login details;
To enable certain functions and features, such as online payments, chat services, or feedback forms;
To analyse how you use our website, such as which pages you visit, how long you stay, or what you click on;
To improve our website performance, design, and content;
To deliver relevant and personalised content and advertising to you, based on your interests, location, or browsing history;
To measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising campaigns;
To comply with our legal obligations, such as reporting or auditing requirements.
What cookies do we use?
The table below lists the cookies and similar technologies that we use on our website, along with their origin, function, and lifespan. You can find more information about each cookie by clicking on its name.

Cookie Name Origin Function Lifespan
PHPSESSID First-party Strictly necessary Session
This cookie is used to store your session ID and to enable security and authentication features on our website.
lang First-party Functional Persistent
This cookie is used to remember your language preference and to display the website content in your chosen language.
_ga Third-party (Google Analytics) Analytical Persistent
This cookie is used to distinguish you from other users and to generate statistical data about how you use our website.
_gid Third-party (Google Analytics) Analytical Persistent
This cookie is used to store and update a unique value for each page you visit and to generate statistical data about how you use our website.
_gat Third-party (Google Analytics) Analytical Session
This cookie is used to throttle the request rate and to limit the collection of data on high traffic websites.
fr Third-party (Facebook) Marketing Persistent
This cookie is used to deliver relevant and personalised advertising to you, based on your interests, location, or browsing history, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook.
NID Third-party (Google) Marketing Persistent
This cookie is used to deliver relevant and personalised advertising to you, based on your interests, location, or browsing history, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Google.
How can you manage your cookie preferences?
You can manage your cookie preferences by using our cookie consent tool, which you can access by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” button in the cookie banner or footer of our website. You can also change your browser settings to accept or reject cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is set. However, please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly or may become inaccessible.

For more information on how to manage your cookie preferences, please visit the following links:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
[Apple Safari]
[Opera]
How do we update our cookie policy?
We may update our cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies and similar technologies, or to comply with legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or by sending you an email. The updated cookie policy will take effect as soon as it is posted on our website. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.

How can you contact us?
If you have any questions or comments about our cookie policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us by:

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +613-8395-5905
Mail: 73-77 Walker Street, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia.

This cookie policy was last updated on 25 January 2024.