Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and how you can control them.
Effective Date: 1 March 2025 | Last Updated: 10 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how First Lotto AU Pty Ltd (ABN 47 382 910 654) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, firstlottoau.com. By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie consent notice, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide website owners with analytical information.
Similar technologies include web beacons (also known as pixel tags), local storage objects, and session storage. Where we refer to “cookies” in this policy, we mean all of these technologies collectively.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function correctly. They enable core features such as account authentication, session management, fraud detection, and secure payment processing. You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies, as the Platform cannot function without them.
- fla_session — Maintains your login session. Expires: end of session.
- fla_csrf — Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks. Expires: end of session.
- fla_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie preference. Expires: 12 months.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter error messages. We use this data to improve site performance and user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected through these cookies.
- _ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics 4 — tracks unique visitors and session behaviour. Expires: 2 years.
- _gid — Google Analytics — distinguishes users. Expires: 24 hours.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or completing a registration form.
- fla_prefs — Stores your display preferences (theme, notification settings). Expires: 6 months.
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We may use these cookies to deliver relevant advertising on our Platform and on third-party websites you visit after leaving ours. They track your browsing activity to help make advertising more targeted and relevant to your interests. These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.
- _gcl_au — Google Ads conversion measurement. Expires: 90 days.
- _fbp — Meta Pixel — used to deliver and measure ad effectiveness. Expires: 90 days.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties have their own privacy policies and we do not control their use of cookies. Third parties may include:
- Google Analytics (analytics.google.com)
- Google Ads (ads.google.com)
- Stripe (stripe.com) — for payment processing
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies in the following ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies using our cookie consent banner.
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Platform.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
First Lotto AU Pty Ltd
120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9642 7391