Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our platform
Last updated: September 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
Quote uses cookies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the Platform to function. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. | Session cookies, authentication tokens, CSRF protection |
| Functional | Remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalised experience. | Language preferences, location settings, remembered login |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the Platform, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate the site. This helps us improve our services. | Google Analytics, page view tracking, feature usage |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. | Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, retargeting cookies |
3. Specific Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies (Set by Quote)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
.AspNetCore.Session |
Maintains your session state | Session |
quote_auth |
Stores authentication token | 24 hours |
quote_refresh |
Token refresh capability | 7 days |
quote_prefs |
User preferences (e.g., dark mode) | 1 year |
quote_consent |
Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
| Provider | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and usage statistics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention | Stripe Privacy Policy |
| Google Maps | Location services and mapping | Google Privacy Policy |
| Intercom | Live chat and customer support | Intercom Privacy Policy |
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit the Platform, we display a cookie banner that allows you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Enable "Do Not Track" requests
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on the Platform. Some features may not work correctly without essential cookies.
4.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
4.4 Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, such as mobile identifiers and SDKs. You can manage these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalisation
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Quote Pty Ltd
Email: privacy@quotetrades.com
Address: Level 10, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 1300 QUOTE AU (1300 786 832)
8. Related Policies
- Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
- Terms of Service - The rules for using our Platform