Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 16, 2026
Introduction
James Cook University Townsville ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your browsing activity to improve our services and your experience. This information may include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which identifies your computer or network on the internet.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: Details about the operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you visit on our website, the time spent on those pages, and the order in which you access them.
- Referring/Exit Pages: The URL of the website you visited before coming to our site and the URL of the website you visit after leaving our site.
This data is primarily used for analytical purposes, to understand how our website is used, to improve its functionality and content, and for security purposes.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, track your site usage, and provide a more personalised experience. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them).
You have the option to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our website, provide services on our behalf, or assist us in analysing how our website is used. These third parties may have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Examples of third-party services include web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) and embedded content from social media platforms or video hosting services. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we do not have control over or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Advertising
James Cook University Townsville may partner with third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on other websites or to manage our advertising on other sites. Our third-party partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our website and other sites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your interests.
You can often opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out mechanisms or your browser settings.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- By visiting this page on our website: Contact Us