GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY
COOKIE POLICY & DATA TRACKING DISCLOSURE
- Effective Date:
- 1st October 2026
- Operating Entity:
- Royal Trade Pty Ltd ACN 696 162 731 trading as Zaffarology ("Company", "Zaffarology", "we", "us", or "our").
- Target Domain:
- www.zaffarkhan.com
Introduction
This website (www.zaffarkhan.com) uses Cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish you from other users. By using Cookies, we are able to provide you with a seamless user experience, process secure workshop ticketing, and optimize our direct response systems by understanding how you interact with our platform.
Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. Your acceptance of our Cookie Policy is deemed to occur when you press "Accept" on our Cookie banner, or when you configure your preferred options in our Cookie Manager. If you do not agree to our Cookie Policy, please adjust your preferences or discontinue using our site immediately.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Cookie Policy, the following expressions have the defined meanings:
- Cookie: Means a small text file placed on your computer or device by our site when you visit certain pages or utilize specific features.
- Cookie Law: Means the relevant privacy provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, and EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).
- Personal Data: Means any data relating to an identifiable natural person who can be directly or indirectly identified, as defined by applicable privacy laws.
- We/Us/Our: Refers to Royal Trade Pty Ltd ACN 696 162 731 trading as Zaffarology.
2. Corporate Information
- Operating Entity: Royal Trade Pty Ltd ACN 696 162 731 trading as Zaffarology
- Registered Address: Logan Central QLD 4114, Australia
- Legal Contact Email: info@zaffarkhan.com / info@zaffarology.com
- Official Website: https://www.zaffarkhan.com
3. How Our Site Uses Cookies
3.1 First-Party Cookies
First-party Cookies are placed directly by us and are used exclusively by Royal Trade Pty Ltd. We use these Cookies to facilitate website navigation, maintain secure session logins, and process workshop checkout transactions. We have taken proactive steps to ensure your privacy and personal data remain protected.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
Third-party Cookies are placed by websites, services, or sub-processors other than us. Third-party Cookies are deployed on our site for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) and marketing/retargeting purposes (e.g., Meta Pixel).
3.3 Cookie Classification
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the technical operation of our site, login management, security verification, and checkout payment processing via Stripe.
- Functionality Cookies: Allow our website to remember choices you make (such as user session preferences and saved form inputs) to deliver a personalized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us collect anonymous operational data (such as page visit duration and user navigation flows) to continually improve our strategic content and system efficiency.
- Marketing/Targeting Cookies: Track when and how often you visit our site to make our advertising across social media networks (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) more relevant to your interests.
4. Technical Cookie Registry
4.1 First-Party Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Name of Cookie | Purpose | Strictly Necessary | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| XSRF-TOKEN | Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks and maintains session security. | Yes | Session close |
| DPSettings | Preserves user Cookie consent and banner preferences. | Yes | 12 days |
| slim_session | Maintains user session state during course and workbook access. | Yes | 2.5 days |
| affiliate | Tracks referral attribution for authorized partner campaigns. | No | 30 days |
4.2 Third-Party Payment & Security Cookies
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_sid | checkout.stripe.com | Processes secure ticket transactions and prevents fraud. | 30 minutes |
| __stripe_mid | checkout.stripe.com | Distinguishes unique users for payment security. | 1 year |
| cf_clearance | www.cloudflare.com | Validates legitimate visitor traffic and bypasses security challenges. | 4 hours |
| vuid | vimeo.com | Tracks video player analytics and workshop video playback. | 2 years |
4.3 Analytics Cookies
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical site usage reports. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Measures user page interaction rates and navigation speed. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rates during high-traffic events. | 1 minute |
| _hjSessionUser_ | Hotjar | Measures user engagement, scroll depth, and page interaction heatmaps. | 1 year |
4.4 Targeting & Social Media Marketing Cookies
| Name of Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta / Facebook | Identifies web browsers for ad retargeting and conversion tracking. | 90 days |
| fr | Delivers custom ad products and real-time bidding for event promotions. | 90 days | |
| __hstc | HubSpot | Tracks visitor identity, initial visit timestamps, and form submissions. | 6 months |
| hubspotutk | HubSpot | Deduplicates contact entries upon lead workbook downloads. | 6 months |
5. Consent Management & User Controls
5.1 Cookie Banner Controls
When you first visit www.zaffarkhan.com, a legal Cookie Banner will request your consent to set tracking Cookies. You may accept all Cookies or customize your preferences to reject non-essential categories (Analytics and Marketing). Strictly necessary Cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site functionality.
5.2 Browser-Level Disabling
In addition to our on-site controls, you can adjust your internet browser settings to block or delete Cookies. Instructions for mainstream browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Apple Safari (macOS/iOS): Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data
6. Integration with Privacy Governance
For full details regarding how Royal Trade Pty Ltd collects, stores, protects, and processes your personal data, please refer to our related governance documentation:
7. Policy Updates & Inquiries
Royal Trade Pty Ltd reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon being published on www.zaffarkhan.com.
For questions regarding our use of Cookies or data tracking, contact our legal compliance department:
Royal Trade Pty Ltd ACN 696 162 731 trading as Zaffarology
Attention: Data Compliance Team
Email: info@zaffarkhan.com / info@zaffarology.com