Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Expressions Fundraising ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://www.expressions.com.au.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a tailored user experience, and supply security and analytics data to website operators.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function securely, allowing online order processing, payment handling, and fraud prevention.

Performance & Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated, anonymous data on visitor interactions to help us measure site performance and optimize user navigation.

Functionality & Social Proof Cookies: Power features such as customer review displays and localized settings.

Marketing & Targeting Cookies: Help evaluate the performance of our outreach and campaigns regarding our fundraising products and services.

3. Third-Party Cookies & Services Used on Our Website

Our website integrates third-party services that set cookies, use local storage, or process device signals to support payments, security, analytics, and customer interaction.

A. Stripe (Payment Processing & Fraud Prevention)

Purpose: Secure online checkout, payment processing, and fraud detection.

Function: When you initiate an order or checkout, Stripe uses essential cookies and tracking technologies to process payment details securely and monitor connection characteristics to identify and prevent fraudulent transactions.

Data Handled: Technical identifiers (such as IP addresses, device identifiers, and browser signatures) and transaction metadata. This collection may occur during checkout interaction to protect against unauthorized transactions.

More Info: For details on how Stripe handles payment security and cookie usage, visit the Stripe Privacy Policy and Stripe Cookie Policy.

B. Google Analytics

Purpose: Web analytics and traffic analysis.

Function: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect aggregated, non-identifying data such as browser type, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns to help us improve site usability.

Opt-Out: You can manage or disable Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

C. WiserReview

Purpose: Customer reviews and social proof widgets.

Function: WiserReview uses cookies and local storage to present verified customer feedback, manage review widget interactions, and prevent repetitive popup notifications.

Data Handled: Interaction history with review elements and temporary display preference indicators.

D. ip-api.com (Used by WiserReview)

Purpose: Geolocation lookup for regional content presentation.

Function: To display localized customer reviews and appropriate regional information, WiserReview queries ip-api.com during site navigation.

Data Handled: IP addresses are processed in real time solely to perform geographic lookups (e.g., country/region) and are not stored as long-term personal user profiles.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or disable cookies directly through your browser settings:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies

Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies (such as those used by Stripe) may prevent online checkout and payment completion.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to align with legal requirements or operational changes in the services we use. Revisions will be posted here with an updated date.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or privacy practices, please contact:

Email: info@expressions.com.au

Phone: 1300 855 509

Postal Address: 8 The Centre, Forestville NSW 2087, Australia