Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains how pytharivelo uses tracking technologies on pytharivelo.com. We're committed to transparency about the data we collect and why we collect it.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your experience over time.
What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them
When you visit pytharivelo.com, we place cookies and similar technologies on your device. These aren't harmful – they're just bits of data that help our site remember you between visits.
Think of cookies like bookmarks that keep track of where you've been and what you've done on our site. Some expire when you close your browser, while others stick around for months or even years.
We use these technologies to make your experience smoother. They help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and show you content that's actually relevant to your financial planning needs.
Essential Cookies
These are the cookies we absolutely need for the site to work properly. Without them, basic functions would break.
- Keeping you logged into your account as you move between pages
- Remembering items in your learning cart or saved resources
- Maintaining security during your session
- Enabling core navigation features
You can't opt out of these because they're fundamental to how pytharivelo.com operates. But they don't track you across other websites.
Functional Cookies
These make your experience better by remembering your choices and preferences.
- Your language and region settings
- Whether you've dismissed certain notifications
- Display preferences like text size or color schemes
- Content filters you've applied
If you block these, some features might not work as expected, but the site will still function.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how people use our site so we can make it better. They tell us which pages are popular, where people get stuck, and how long visitors spend reading content.
- Which budget planning tools get used most often
- How people navigate through our learning resources
- Where visitors tend to leave the site
- Technical performance metrics like page load times
The data is aggregated and anonymized. We're looking at patterns, not tracking individuals.
Marketing Cookies
These help us show you relevant content and measure how effective our communications are. We're a small educational platform, so we don't do aggressive advertising – but we do want to reach people who might benefit from our programs.
- Showing relevant course recommendations based on your interests
- Avoiding repetitive messages about programs you've already seen
- Understanding which channels bring people to our site
- Measuring engagement with our educational content
You can opt out of these through your browser settings or our preference center.
How Long Do Cookies Last
Different cookies have different lifespans based on what they do.
Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. We use these for temporary functions like keeping you logged in during a single visit.
Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period – anywhere from a few days to a couple of years. These remember your preferences between visits and help us recognize returning visitors.
We regularly review and clean up old cookies. If you haven't visited in a while, most of our persistent cookies will have expired anyway.
| Cookie Type | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Authentication | Browser session | Keeps you logged in while browsing |
| Preference Storage | 12 months | Remembers your settings and choices |
| Analytics Tracking | 24 months | Helps us understand site usage patterns |
| Marketing Attribution | 6 months | Measures content effectiveness |
Taking Control of Your Cookie Preferences
You're in charge here. Modern browsers give you plenty of control over which cookies you accept.
Managing Through Your Browser
Every major browser lets you view, delete, and block cookies. The exact steps vary, but you'll usually find these settings under Privacy or Security options.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will break some website features. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, so most browsers let you block third-party cookies while allowing first-party ones from the sites you actually visit.
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block third-party cookies or clear existing ones.
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox blocks many trackers by default.
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari includes intelligent tracking prevention.
Settings → Cookies and site permissions. Choose from three levels of tracking prevention.
If you're using private or incognito mode, most browsers automatically delete cookies when you close the window. That's a good option if you want a fresh start each time.
Third-Party Services
We use a few external services that might place their own cookies. These include analytics platforms that help us understand site performance and occasional embedded content from educational partners.
When we integrate third-party tools, we choose providers who respect user privacy and comply with Australian data protection standards. But those services have their own policies, which you should review if you want full details about their practices.
We don't sell your data to advertisers or share it with unrelated third parties. The services we use are strictly for improving our educational platform and understanding how people engage with our content.
Updates to This Policy
We review this policy regularly and update it when we change how we use cookies or when regulations require it. The "last updated" date at the top shows when we made the most recent changes.
If we make significant changes that affect your privacy, we'll notify you through email or a prominent notice on the site. For minor updates, we'll just update this page.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If anything here is unclear or you have specific concerns about how we handle your data, we're happy to explain further.
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