Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 July 2025  
Website:  www.flatmatewanted.com.au  
Contact: info@flatmatewanted.com.au I 02 8090 9380

 

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your interactions, such as login status, preferences, and browsing behaviour. Cookies help improve your experience by remembering your settings and enabling certain functions.

 

2. Why We Use Cookies

Flatmatewanted.com.au uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core functionality (e.g., user login, session management)
  • Remember your preferences (e.g., search filters, saved listings)
  • Understand user behaviour through analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Improve website performance and usability
  • Personalise content (e.g., suggested listings)

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to track users across unrelated websites.

 

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are required for the website to function properly. They include:

  • Session cookies for login and authentication
  • Security and fraud prevention cookies

These cannot be disabled.

 

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

Used to collect anonymous data on how users interact with the site:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Click paths

We use tools such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Hotjar (if applicable)

These help us improve the site’s structure and content.

 

c. Functionality Cookies

Used to remember your preferences, such as:

  • Saved searches or listings
  • Language or location settings
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d. Targeting or Advertising Cookies (if applicable)

If we run advertising campaigns, these cookies may track the effectiveness of ads or allow third parties to show ads on our platform or elsewhere. We do not sell this data.

 

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our site, such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Social media share tools (e.g., Facebook, X/Twitter)
  • Embedded content (e.g., YouTube)

We do not control these cookies directly. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of those third-party services for more information.

 

5. How to Control or Disable Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You can usually:

  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all or some cookies
  • Receive alerts before a cookie is stored

Refer to the help section of your browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) for instructions.

Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our site, such as staying logged in or remembering your preferences.

 

6. Consent to Use Cookies

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Where required by law, we will also display a cookie consent banner or popup when you first visit our site, allowing you to accept or adjust your cookie preferences.

 

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. All updates will be published on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or how they relate to your privacy:

 

www.flatmatewanted.com.au  
Email: info@flatmatewanted.com.au  
Phone: 02 8090 9380  
Address: PO Box 1598, North Ryde Macquarie Center, NSW 2113