Cookie Policy
**Last updated: 29 June 2026**
**Version: 2.0**
## 1. About this policy
This policy explains how First Six Pty LtdFirst Six Technologies Pty Ltd (ACN 699 938 817, ABN 19 699 938 817) uses cookies and similar technologies across the First Six platform and websites. It sits alongside our [Privacy Policy](/legal/privacy-policy).
Our approach to cookies is the same as the rest of the product: minimum needed to run the Service securely, and no advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
## 2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies (such as local storage) work in comparable ways. They let a site keep you signed in, remember preferences, and operate securely.
## 3. The cookies we use
| Name | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| `fs_auth` | Keeps you signed in. Holds an HS256-signed JWT identifying your session. | Strictly necessary | 30 days (student) / 8 hours (staff) — rolling refresh while active |
| `fs_session` | Companion marker for `fs_auth` (non-sensitive, readable on the client to detect signed-in state). | Strictly necessary | Matches `fs_auth` |
| `fs_demo` | Marks a demo session, if you are using a time-limited demo cohort. | Strictly necessary | Lifetime of the demo cohort |
| `fs_theme` | Remembers your light or dark theme preference. | Preferences | 1 year |
| `fs_cohort` | Remembers the active cohort for staff with access to multiple cohorts. | Preferences | 90 days |
We will update this table when we add or change cookies.
## 4. What we do not use
- No advertising or marketing cookies.
- No cross-site tracking or third-party profiling.
- No selling of any information collected through cookies.
## 5. Analytics
We currently do not use third-party analytics. If we add an analytics tool in future, we will name it here and link to that tool's privacy notice.
## 6. Third parties
Cookies set in your browser by First Six are first-party. Our service providers (listed in the Privacy Policy and on our subprocessor page) support the Service infrastructure but are not used to place advertising cookies.
## 7. Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, and set your browser to block them. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from signing in and using the Service. Clearing cookies will sign you out and reset preferences such as theme.
Browser-specific guides: [Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647) · [Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox) · [Safari (macOS)](https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac) · [Safari (iOS)](https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201265) · [Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09).
We honour Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals from your browser.
## 8. Changes and contact
We may update this policy and will note the "last updated" date above. Questions can be directed to [privacy@firstsix.com.au](mailto:privacy@firstsix.com.au) — First Six Pty Ltd, [Registered office to be confirmed on registration].
**Related:** [Privacy Policy](/legal/privacy-policy) · [Terms of Service](/legal/terms-of-service) · [Data Processing Agreement](/legal/data-processing-agreement)