Effective Date: 3 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PocketTip (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the PocketTip website and platform available at https://www.pockettip.com.au.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device, store preferences, enable functionality, and collect information about how the website is used.
Cookies may be set by PocketTip (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party service providers (“third-party cookies”).
PocketTip uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure, and improve the platform. Cookies are used to support core functionality, maintain security, analyse platform performance, and enhance user experience.
We do not use cookies to engage in advertising, profiling, or behavioural tracking across third-party websites.
Essential cookies are required for the PocketTip platform to function properly. These cookies enable core features such as secure access, payment processing, fraud prevention, and system integrity. Without these cookies, the platform may not operate as intended.
Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with the platform by collecting aggregated and anonymised usage information. This data allows us to monitor performance, identify technical issues, and improve usability and functionality.
Functionality cookies remember user preferences and settings to provide a smoother and more consistent experience when using the platform.
Security-related cookies are used to detect suspicious activity, protect user accounts, prevent fraud, and maintain the safety and reliability of payment and payout processes.
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that are integrated into the PocketTip platform. These cookies are used only to support analytics, security, payment processing, and payout facilitation.
Purpose: Performance monitoring, product analytics, and understanding how users interact with the platform
Data Location: United States
Learn More: https://posthog.com/privacy
PostHog cookies help us analyse aggregated usage data to improve platform performance and user experience. These cookies are not used for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Purpose: Secure payment processing, fraud detection, and transaction security
Data Location: United States and Stripe’s global infrastructure
Cookies Set: May include cookies used for fraud prevention, risk analysis, and secure checkout flows
Learn More: https://stripe.com/au/cookie-policy
Stripe cookies are essential to enable secure payment transactions and protect against unauthorised or fraudulent activity.
Purpose: Identity verification, compliance checks, and payout facilitation for service workers
Data Location: United States and other jurisdictions where Stripe operates
Learn More: https://stripe.com/connect-account/legal
Stripe Connect may use cookies and similar technologies as part of onboarding, verification, compliance, and payout processes.
PocketTip does not control the cookies set by third-party providers. The use of third-party cookies is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant providers.
PocketTip does not use cookies or similar technologies for:
Cookies are used solely to the extent necessary to operate, secure, and improve the PocketTip platform.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can choose to block, restrict, or delete cookies at any time.
Please note that disabling or restricting cookies may affect the functionality, security, and performance of the PocketTip platform, and some features may not work correctly.
By continuing to use the PocketTip website or platform, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse cookies.
Where required by applicable law, PocketTip will obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
PocketTip may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform functionality. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: support@pockettip.com.au
Website: https://www.pockettip.com.au
