Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: October 10, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Telstra Recharge ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website when you visit or use our Telstra recharge services. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you have disabled cookies in your browser settings.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. They help us provide you with a better experience when you browse our website and allow certain features to function properly.
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you request cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This helps us improve the way our website works and understand user behavior.
We may use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use the information provided by Google Analytics to improve our website and services.
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
We may use these cookies with your consent to show you relevant advertisements about our Telstra recharge services on other websites you visit.
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements. These third parties may set their own cookies or similar technologies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies and this Cookie Policy does not cover their use.
Third-party services we may use include:
Please review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies and other tracking technologies.
The following is a list of specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookiesConsent | Stores user's cookie consent preference | Strictly Necessary | 1 year |
| sessionId | Maintains user session during website visit | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Performance | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | Performance | 1 minute |
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in our cookie banner or by setting your browser to refuse all or some cookies.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies:
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
These technologies work similarly to cookies and are used to enhance your experience and analyze website performance.
When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or decline cookies at any time through:
Your consent preferences are stored in your browser's local storage and will be remembered for future visits. You can change your preferences at any time.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through our cookie consent mechanism.
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or other tracking technologies.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and similar technologies.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
For more information about cookies and how they work, you may visit: