Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

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 function efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide reporting information that helps site owners understand how visitors use their pages. Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you, but the data they store can be linked to information we hold about you through your account or enquiry records.

This Cookie Policy explains the cookies used on the Bloom School website (bloomschool.tech), operated by Bloom Academy Pty Ltd (ABN 45 312 876 091).

Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies on our website into the following groups:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as submitting a contact form, logging in to your student portal, or setting your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, certain parts of the site would not work as intended.

  • Session cookie (PHPSESSID): Maintains your session state as you navigate between pages. This cookie is deleted when you close your browser.
  • CSRF token cookie: Helps protect you against cross-site request forgery when submitting forms on our site.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymous form, allowing us to see which pages are most popular, how visitors move through the site, and where users may encounter difficulties. This information helps us improve the overall experience for prospective and current students.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat): These cookies track page views, session duration, and traffic sources. The data is processed by Google and stored in accordance with their privacy policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation so that your full IP address is not recorded.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your preferred language, the region you are browsing from, or whether you have previously dismissed a notification banner. These cookies help us provide a more personalised experience when you return to our site.

  • Cookie consent preference: Records whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies, so that we do not ask you again on subsequent visits.

Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain areas of the website, such as the contact form and student portal login.

To manage cookies in your browser, consult the help documentation for your specific browser:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the cookies placed by these third parties, and their use is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies. Third-party cookies on our site may originate from:

  • Google Analytics, for website usage analysis as described above.
  • Embedded content such as videos hosted on YouTube or Vimeo, which may set their own cookies when you interact with the embedded player.
  • Our payment gateway provider, which may use cookies during the checkout process to ensure secure transaction handling.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

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

Bloom Academy Pty Ltd
28 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9012 4567
Email: [email protected]