Cookie Policy
DiscountOffers.com.au
ABN: 20 541 744 789
Last Updated: 20 March 2026
Effective Date: 20 March 2026
1. About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what cookies DiscountOffers.com.au uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information more broadly. Cookies are addressed under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) to the extent they collect personal information.
DiscountOffers.com.au | ABN: 20 541 744 789 | hello@discountoffers.com.au
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on future visits and remember certain information about your preferences or behaviour.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device until their expiry date or until you delete them
- First-party cookies — set by DiscountOffers.com.au directly
- Third-party cookies — set by other services we use (e.g. Google Analytics)
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies — Always Active
Essential cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled because the site cannot operate without them. They do not collect information used for marketing.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you logged in to your DiscountOffers account | First-party | Session |
wordpress_sec_* | WordPress security token (CSRF protection) | First-party | Session |
do_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference (accept/essential only) | First-party | 365 days |
PHPSESSID | PHP session management | First-party | Session |
LSCACHE_VARY_COOKIE | LiteSpeed Cache — enables correct cache delivery for logged-in vs logged-out users | First-party | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies — Require Consent
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our content and deal listings. They are only activated if you select “Accept All” on our cookie consent notice.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Stores session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data processing: GA4 data is processed by Google LLC in the United States. Google’s data processing is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s data processing agreements. Analytics data is retained for 14 months in our GA4 account. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We use Google Analytics in consent mode — Google Analytics does not activate until you have given analytics consent on our cookie banner.
3.3 Functional / Preference Cookies — Require Consent
These cookies personalise your experience. They are only activated with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deal preference settings | Remembers your preferred deal categories and filter settings | 6 months |
| Recently viewed deals | Tracks deals you have recently viewed to avoid repetition | 30 days |
| Search history | Remembers recent searches to improve deal suggestions | 30 days |
4. Supabase Behavioural Analytics
In addition to cookies, we collect anonymous behavioural data through Supabase — our data platform. This includes:
- Pages visited on our site
- Deals clicked
- Search queries entered
- Device type (mobile or desktop)
- How you arrived at our site (referral source)
- An anonymous session identifier (not linked to your identity)
This data is stored in our Supabase database. Supabase uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. Data may be processed in the United States. See our Privacy Policy for details on overseas data transfer.
This data helps us improve our deal recommendations and Deal Truth Score methodology. If you are logged in to a DiscountOffers account, behavioural data may be linked to your account profile.
Supabase behavioural data is retained for 24 months.
5. Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on DiscountOffers.com.au and visit a retailer’s website, that retailer and their affiliate network may place their own tracking cookies on your device. These cookies record whether you make a qualifying purchase so the retailer can pay us a commission.
These retailer cookies are entirely outside our control and are governed by the retailer’s own cookie policy. Retailers whose affiliate programs we participate in include but are not limited to: Amazon Australia, JB Hi-Fi, Kogan, Catch, eBay Australia, and others listed in our Affiliate Disclosure.
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
6.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit DiscountOffers.com.au you will see a cookie consent notice. You have two options:
- “Accept All” — enables essential, analytics, and functional cookies
- “Essential Only” — enables only essential cookies; analytics and functional cookies remain disabled
You can change your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies for discountoffers.com.au — the consent banner will reappear on your next visit.
6.2 Browser Settings
All major browsers allow you to manage cookies directly:
| Browser | Cookie Settings Location |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data |
| Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Edge | Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies |
| iOS Safari | Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security |
| Android Chrome | Chrome menu → Settings → Site Settings → Cookies |
Important: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to your DiscountOffers account and using saved deal features.
6.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google personalised advertising: adssettings.google.com
- Your Online Choices (industry opt-out tool): youronlinechoices.com.au
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal to websites. DiscountOffers.com.au does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals because there is no agreed Australian or international standard for how websites should respond to these signals.
You can achieve a similar outcome by selecting “Essential Only” on our cookie banner, which disables all non-essential tracking on our site.
8. Privacy Act and Cookies
To the extent that cookies used on our site collect personal information (such as IP addresses or information linked to your account), that information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and our Privacy Policy. You have the right to access and correct personal information we hold about you. See our Privacy Policy for details.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies, change our use of cookies, or in response to legal or regulatory changes. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For material changes that affect how we use your personal information, we will provide notice via email to registered users.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or tracking technologies:
DiscountOffers.com.au | ABN: 20 541 744 789
Email: hello@discountoffers.com.au
Website: https://discountoffers.com.au
We aim to respond to all cookie-related enquiries within 2 business days.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 20 March 2026. It applies to all visitors of DiscountOffers.com.au and is prepared in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles.