COOKIE & LOCAL STORAGE POLICY
Last updated August 7, 2026
This Policy explains how Yast Limited ("Company," "we," "us," "our," and "website owner") uses cookies and local storage to recognize you when you visit https://yast.au ("our Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Table of Contents
- What are Cookies and Local Storage?
- How we use Cookies and Local Storage
- How can I control cookies?
- What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?
- Do you serve targeted advertising?
- Updates to this Policy
- Where can I get further information?
What are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies set by the website owner are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by other parties are "third-party cookies."
Local Storage (HTML5) allows web applications to store data locally within your browser. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically transmitted to the server with every HTTP request.
How we use Cookies and Local Storage
We only use essential and functional storage technologies necessary to operate our service, authenticate users, maintain security, and store temporary session states (such as interim survey responses).
We do not use third-party advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
Active Storage Inventory
| Name | Provider | Type | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| express_session | yast.au | Essential Cookie - stores user login and is essential for you to browse the Website and to use its features | End of session |
| cookies_consent | yast.au | Preference Cookie - stores consent received from user | 365 days |
| theme | yast.au | Preference Cookie - Default light/dark theme, language and country codes | 360 days |
How can I control cookies?
Because essential cookies and local storage items are strictly necessary to deliver the Application and its security features, they cannot be turned off without breaking core site functionality.
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies and clear local storage at any time. For instructions on managing storage settings in common browsers:
What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?
We do not use web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs").
Do you serve targeted advertising?
We do not serve advertising through our Website.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The date at the top indicates when it was last revised.
Where can I get further information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact our compliance team at https://yast.au/contact.
