Last updated: 20 January 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how the site is used.

Cookies may be first-party cookies (set by us) or third-party cookies (set by services we use).

2. How Point Hacks uses cookies

Point Hacks uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • operate and secure the website
  • understand how users interact with our content
  • measure traffic and performance
  • personalise advertising and content
  • track affiliate referrals and conversions
  • support embedded third-party content (such as social media and video)

Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others are used for analytics and advertising purposes.

3. Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that:

  • enable page navigation
  • maintain session security
  • remember basic preferences

Analytics cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and content.

These cookies collect information such as:

  • pages visited
  • time spent on pages
  • referral sources
  • general location (non-precise)

Examples of services used:

  • Google Analytics (GA4)

Advertising and targeting cookies

Advertising cookies are used to:

  • deliver relevant ads
  • limit the number of times you see an ad
  • measure advertising effectiveness
  • track referrals from partners and advertisers

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising and affiliate partners.

Examples of services used:

  • Google Ads
  • Affiliate tracking platforms
  • Social media advertising platforms

Social media and embedded content cookies

Our pages may include embedded content (such as videos or social media widgets). These third parties may set cookies when you interact with their content.

Examples include:

  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Other social platforms

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers for more information about how they handle personal data.

5. Managing or disabling cookies

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.

You can also opt out of certain tracking services using the following tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Your browser’s privacy and tracking settings

6. Personal information and privacy

Some cookies collect information that may be considered personal information under Australian privacy law.

For more information about how we collect, use and protect personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website or legal requirements. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

8. Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us via the details provided in our Privacy Policy.