Cookie Notice
Effective date: 23/10/2026 · Last updated: 23/10/2026 · Review cycle: Annual · Approved by: Chief Executive Officer
This Cookie Notice explains how Cybernetic Shield Pty Ltd (“Cybernetic Shield”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website in Australia and New Zealand. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your device. They help the website work, remember your choices and understand how it is used.
2. Our approach
- We use only a small number of cookies.
- We do not use advertising cookies or share website data with advertising networks.
- Our student-facing services, including 3Cs Help, use only the cookies needed for them to work securely. They do not use tracking or behavioural profiling.
- Where required, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
3. Cookies we use on our website
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cs_region |
Cybernetic Shield | Remembers which regional website you chose, so we can show it to you next time | Functional | 12 months |
__hstc |
HubSpot | Tracks visits to our website, including when you first and last visited | Analytics | 13 months |
hubspotutk |
HubSpot | Recognises your browser, so that if you submit a form, your enquiry can be linked to your earlier visits | Analytics | 13 months |
__hssc |
HubSpot | Counts the pages viewed in a session | Analytics | 30 minutes |
__hssrc |
HubSpot | Works out whether you have started a new browser session | Analytics | Until you close your browser |
__hs_cookie_cat_pref, __hs_opt_out |
HubSpot | Remember your cookie choices from our cookie banner | Essential | [Confirm in HubSpot] |
WordPress cookies (for example, wordpress_logged_in_*) |
Cybernetic Shield | Keep our own staff signed in when they update the website. Visitors do not receive these. | Essential | Session, or up to 14 days |
We review the cookies on our website regularly and will update this table if they change.
4. Approximate location
When you visit our website, we use your IP address to estimate which country you are in, so we can show you the right regional website. This does not use a cookie. We do not store your IP address for this purpose or use it to identify you.
5. Managing your cookie choices
You can:
- change your choices at any time using the Change cookie settings button below
- block or delete cookies in your browser settings
- use your browser’s private or incognito mode
If you block all cookies, some parts of our website may not work properly. For example, we will not be able to remember your region.
6. Changes to this notice
We may update this Cookie Notice if we change the cookies we use or if legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page always reflects the current version.
7. Contact us
If you have questions about cookies or your privacy, contact our Privacy Officer at csenquiry@cyberneticshield.au, or call 1300 707 009 (Australia) or +64 9 886 7536 (New Zealand).