Last updated: 30 June 2026
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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
How We Use Cookies
merry-branch uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies through our website, but you can configure your browser to block them, though this may affect website functionality.
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Language preferences
- User interface customisation
- Previously viewed content
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Pages visited and time spent
- Navigation paths through the site
- Error messages encountered
- Device and browser information
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an advertisement. These cookies can share that information with other organisations or advertisers.
Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the individual cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them:
First-Party Cookies
- cookieConsent - Stores your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 1 year.
- session_id - Maintains your session state while using the learning portal. Duration: Session.
- user_preferences - Remembers your display and language settings. Duration: 6 months.
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from service providers such as:
- Analytics services to understand website usage
- Payment processors for secure transactions
- Video conferencing platforms for live sessions
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit:
- Chrome: Settings, Privacy and security, Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings, Privacy and Security, Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences, Privacy, Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings, Cookies and site permissions
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website responds to Do Not Track signals by disabling non-essential cookies when detected.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
merry-branch
Level 8, 123 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Email: [email protected]