Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 6, 2025
2. How We Use Cookies
Free Website Co uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| fwc_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| session | Maintains your session state | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Opt-in Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - persists session state | 2 years |
3.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google ReCAPTCHA: Used on forms to prevent spam and abuse. Set by Google when you interact with forms.
- Stripe: Used for secure payment processing. Set when you complete payment for our services.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics
- Reject Non-Essential: Only use essential cookies needed for the site to function
- Manage Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies you want to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
4.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
- 1.Click the three dots menu in the top right
- 2.Select "Settings"
- 3.Click "Privacy and security"
- 4.Click "Cookies and other site data"
- 5.Configure your preferences
Mozilla Firefox
- 1.Click the menu button and select "Settings"
- 2.Select "Privacy & Security"
- 3.Under "Cookies and Site Data", configure your preferences
Safari (macOS)
- 1.Click "Safari" in the menu bar
- 2.Select "Preferences"
- 3.Click "Privacy"
- 4.Configure cookie preferences
Microsoft Edge
- 1.Click the three dots menu
- 2.Select "Settings"
- 3.Click "Cookies and site permissions"
- 4.Configure your preferences
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about:
- Pages you visit
- How long you spend on each page
- How you arrived at our site
- What you click on while visiting our site
This information is aggregated and anonymous. We cannot identify you personally from this data.
Opt-out Options:
- Use our cookie consent tool to reject analytics cookies
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
6. ReCAPTCHA
We use Google ReCAPTCHA on our forms to protect against spam and abuse. When you interact with a form, ReCAPTCHA may set cookies and collect information including:
- IP address
- Browser information
- Mouse movements and clicks
This information is processed by Google under their privacy policy. Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- Essential cookies: Some parts of the website may not function correctly
- Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve the site based on usage data
- Form cookies (ReCAPTCHA): You may not be able to submit forms
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: contact@freewebsiteco.com.au
- Phone: 0406 854 013
- Address: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information. For more information about your privacy rights, visit our Privacy Policy or contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time.