Effective Date: 29 June 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Career Compass (“Career Compass”, “CMS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access our website and Career Management System (collectively, the “Services”).
By continuing to use our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy, subject to your browser and privacy preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites:
- Recognise returning users
- Maintain secure login sessions
- Remember user preferences
- Improve functionality and performance
- Provide a more consistent user experience
Cookies may be:
- Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted.
- First-Party Cookies – created by Career Compass.
- Third-Party Cookies – created by trusted service providers.
3. How Career Compass Uses Cookies
Career Compass uses cookies to:
- Authenticate users and maintain secure login sessions.
- Remember user preferences and settings.
- Support platform functionality.
- Improve website performance.
- Analyse platform usage.
- Monitor platform security.
- Prevent fraudulent activity.
- Improve the overall user experience.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for Career Compass to operate correctly and cannot be disabled.
Examples include:
- User authentication
- Session management
- Account security
- Load balancing
- Fraud prevention
Without these cookies, certain platform features may not function correctly.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Career Compass.
Examples include:
- Page visits
- Feature usage
- Navigation patterns
- Error monitoring
- Performance statistics
This information helps us improve the platform’s usability and reliability.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, including:
- Language selection
- Notification preferences
- Accessibility settings
- Dashboard preferences
- User interface customisation
Security Cookies
Security cookies help protect both users and the platform by supporting:
- Secure authentication
- Login verification
- Session integrity
- Protection against malicious activity
- Detection of suspicious behaviour
5. Third-Party Services
Career Compass may work with trusted third-party providers including:
- Cloud hosting providers
- Authentication services
- Analytics providers
- Email services
- Payment providers (where applicable)
These providers operate under their own privacy policies and terms.
6. Managing Cookies
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Restrict third-party cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are used
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of Career Compass.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support “Do Not Track” signals.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, Career Compass may not respond to all Do Not Track requests.
8. Data Protection
Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated Effective Date.
Your continued use of Career Compass after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Career Compass
Powered by Digital Nomad Council
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Privacy Enquiries
📧 pr@dncouncil.org
Summary
Career Compass uses cookies to:
- Keep users securely signed in.
- Remember preferences and settings.
- Improve website performance.
- Analyse platform usage.
- Protect user accounts.
- Maintain a secure and reliable Career Management System.
We are committed to using cookies responsibly while respecting the privacy and security of all students, universities, employers, and platform users.