Last updated: March 2026
Emigration Guru Pty Ltd (ABN [PENDING]) (“Emigration Guru”, “we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website www.emigrationguru.com and related services (the “Platform”).
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how we use them on the Platform, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit — such as your login status, language preferences, and browsing activity.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies — set by the website you are visiting (in this case, emigrationguru.com).
- Third-party cookies — set by a domain other than the website you are visiting (e.g., analytics or advertising providers).
Cookies can also be classified by how long they persist:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and device fingerprinting for similar purposes. References to “cookies” in this policy include these related technologies unless stated otherwise.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on the Platform for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. Without them, core features such as logging in, navigating between pages, and completing bookings would not work. You cannot opt out of essential cookies while using the Platform.
|
Cookie |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Session ID |
emigrationguru.com |
Maintains your logged-in session |
Session |
|
CSRF token |
emigrationguru.com |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks |
Session |
|
Authentication token |
emigrationguru.com |
Keeps you logged in across pages |
Up to 30 days |
|
Cookie consent |
emigrationguru.com |
Remembers your cookie consent preferences |
12 months |
2.2 Functional cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience. They are not strictly necessary but improve usability.
|
Cookie |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Language preference |
emigrationguru.com |
Remembers your selected language |
12 months |
|
Timezone |
emigrationguru.com |
Displays times in your local timezone |
12 months |
|
Recently viewed agents |
emigrationguru.com |
Shows agents you recently viewed for easy access |
30 days |
|
Search filters |
emigrationguru.com |
Remembers your last-used search and filter settings |
Session |
2.3 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform — which pages are visited most, how users navigate the site, and where they encounter errors. This information is used to improve the Platform’s performance and user experience. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
|
Cookie |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
_ga |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes unique users |
2 years |
|
ga[ID] |
Google Analytics |
Maintains session state |
2 years |
|
_gid |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes unique users |
24 hours |
|
_gat |
Google Analytics |
Throttles request rate |
1 minute |
Note: We may add or change analytics providers as the Platform develops. If we introduce additional analytics tools (such as Microsoft Clarity or Hotjar), this policy will be updated accordingly.
2.4 Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
|
Cookie |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
_gcl_au |
Google Ads |
Tracks ad conversions |
90 days |
|
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) |
Tracks visits for Facebook ad targeting |
90 days |
Note: We may not use all marketing cookies listed above at the time of your visit. Marketing cookies are only activated if and when we run advertising campaigns through these providers. This policy will be updated if additional marketing cookies are introduced.
3. Cookies Set by Third Parties
Some cookies on the Platform are set by third-party services that we use. We do not control these cookies. The third parties listed below have their own cookie and privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:
|
Third Party |
Purpose |
Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
|
Google Analytics |
Website analytics and usage reporting | |
|
Google Ads |
Advertising conversion tracking | |
|
Meta (Facebook) |
Advertising conversion tracking | |
|
Stripe |
Payment processing (sets cookies during checkout) |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
The steps vary by browser. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Clear, enable, and manage cookies in Chrome
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Firefox: Enhanced Tracking Protection in Firefox
- Edge: Delete and manage cookies in Microsoft Edge
Please note: If you block or delete essential cookies, some parts of the Platform may not function correctly. You may be unable to log in, complete bookings, or use certain features.
4.2 Google Analytics opt-out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.3 Advertising opt-outs
You can opt out of personalised advertising from participating companies through the following industry tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): youronlinechoices.eu
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
4.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal to websites. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, the Platform does not alter its behaviour in response to DNT signals.
5. Cookies and Your Privacy
The information collected through cookies may constitute personal information under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and, for users in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Where cookies collect personal information, that information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. In particular:
- Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
- We do not sell cookie data to third parties.
- Third-party service providers who receive cookie data are contractually required to protect your information and only use it for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
For users in the EEA/UK, non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, and marketing) are only activated with your consent, in compliance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, the services we offer, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page
- Display a notice on the Platform where appropriate
Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Emigration Guru Pty Ltd – Email: privacy@emigrationguru.com – General inquiries: contact@emigrationguru.com – Mail: [Insert Address], Australia – Website: www.emigrationguru.com