This Cookie Policy explains how Freight Companies Australia, trading as Fast Cargo (“we”, “us” or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit fastcargo.one. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, remember your preferences and provide reporting information to site owners.
Cookies may be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
2. Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies used on our website into the following groups:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as submitting a form, setting your privacy preferences or logging in. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state, including CSRF protection for form submissions. | Session |
| cc_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown repeatedly. | 365 days |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and understand how visitors interact with our website. They help us determine which pages are the most and least popular and to see how visitors navigate the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users for a 24-hour period. | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferred region or the details you entered on a quote request form. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not work correctly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| fc_region | Stores your selected service region so relevant information is shown on subsequent visits. | 30 days |
| fc_recent_quotes | Remembers the last quote parameters you entered so you can quickly re-submit. | 14 days |
3. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon in the bottom-left corner of any page.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may impact the functionality of the website. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third parties:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts — fonts are loaded from Google servers, which may set cookies or log IP addresses as described in their privacy policy.
We regularly review our third-party integrations and aim to minimise the use of external cookies where possible.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation or the cookies we use. When changes are made, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please get in touch:
- Email: info@fastcargo.one
- Address: 17 Hi-Tech Place, Seaford, VIC 3198, Australia
- Phone: 03 9008 6999