Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 11, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better, faster, and more secure user experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our platform.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there. They allow us to recognize your device and provide enhanced functionality during your visit and on subsequent visits to our website.
How We Use Cookies
LottoFortuneFinder Australia uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for several important purposes:
- Essential Website Function: To enable core website functionality and security features
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide personalized content
- Performance Analysis: To understand how visitors interact with our website and identify areas for improvement
- Security: To protect against fraud and ensure the security of your account and transactions
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and promotional content (with your consent)
Types of Cookies We Use
Detailed Cookie Information
The following table provides specific information about the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOTTO_SESSION | Essential | Maintains user session and login state | Session |
| CSRF_TOKEN | Essential | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| USER_PREFERENCES | Functional | Stores user language and display preferences | 1 year |
| SELECTED_NUMBERS | Functional | Remembers frequently chosen lottery numbers | 6 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| FB_PIXEL | Marketing | Facebook advertising and tracking | 3 months |
| GOOGLE_ADS | Marketing | Google Ads conversion tracking | 90 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website. We use reputable third-party providers to enhance our services:
- Google Analytics: For website performance analysis and user behavior insights
- Google Ads: For advertising campaigns and conversion tracking
- Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising and audience building
- PayPal/Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Zendesk: For customer support and live chat functionality
These third parties may also use cookies for their own purposes. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information about their cookie practices.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
- Set exceptions for trusted websites
Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can choose to disable cookies, please note that this may impact your experience on our website:
- Essential cookies: Disabling these will prevent the website from functioning properly
- Functional cookies: You may lose personalized features and preferences
- Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
Mobile App Data Collection
Our mobile applications may collect similar information through app analytics, crash reporting, and push notifications. This data collection is governed by your device's privacy settings and our mobile app privacy notice.
You can control app permissions through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > App Privacy Report
- Android: Settings > Privacy > Permission manager
Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type and purpose:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Stored for the duration specified in the cookie table above
- Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months
- Marketing data: Retained for 90 days to 1 year
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party providers may transfer and process data outside of Australia. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with Australian privacy laws and international standards.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Displaying a prominent notice on our homepage
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Requesting renewed consent where required by law
The updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access information about the cookies we use
- Request deletion of your cookie data
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- Request a copy of your personal data collected through cookies