Cookie Policy
Chicane Classic Cars Pty Ltd – Chicane Auctions
Last Updated: 12/03/2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Chicane Classic Cars Pty Ltd, trading as Chicane Auctions, uses cookies and similar technologies on the website chicaneauctions.com.au.
Cookies help us provide a secure and functional online auction platform, improve website performance, and better understand how visitors use our services.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you disable them through your browser settings.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store limited information that helps websites remember user preferences, maintain secure sessions, and analyse visitor behaviour.
Cookies may be:
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted.
3. Why We Use Cookies
Chicane Auctions uses cookies for several important purposes including:
Website Functionality
To ensure the website operates correctly and efficiently, including:
Maintaining user login sessions
Allowing registered bidders to access accounts
Enabling secure bidding during auctions
Saving site preferences
Security
To protect the integrity of the platform and prevent fraud or unauthorised activity.
Performance and Analytics
To understand how visitors use the website so we can improve usability, content and services.
Marketing and Communication
To support advertising, remarketing campaigns and email communications relating to upcoming auctions or relevant automotive content.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the operation of our website and online auction platform. Without these cookies the website may not function properly.
Examples include:
User authentication cookies
Session management cookies
Security and fraud prevention cookies
These cookies cannot be disabled while using core website functionality.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to understand website traffic and visitor behaviour. This helps us improve the structure and content of the website.
Our website may use services provided by Google, including Google Analytics, which collects anonymous usage information such as:
pages visited
time spent on the site
referral sources
general geographic region
This information is aggregated and does not personally identify visitors.
Payment Security Cookies
Online payment processing may involve cookies used for fraud detection, transaction security and payment verification.
Payments may be processed through Stripe, which may use cookies or similar technologies to securely process transactions and reduce fraudulent activity.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to show relevant content to visitors who have previously visited the site.
These cookies may be set by advertising platforms or email marketing services used by Chicane Auctions.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into the website, such as:
website analytics providers
payment processing platforms
email marketing systems
advertising networks
These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Chicane Auctions does not control how third-party cookies operate.
6. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through browser settings.
You can:
block cookies
delete existing cookies
receive alerts before cookies are placed
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain areas of the website, including login features, bidding systems, and payment processes.
7. Data Protection
Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and our Privacy Policy.
We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through our website and ensure it is used only for legitimate business purposes.
8. Updates to This Policy
Chicane Auctions may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or website functionality.
Any updates will be published on this page with the revised date.
9. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the way information is collected through the website, please contact:
Chicane Auctions
Chicane Classic Cars Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia