Cookie Usage Policy

What Are Tracking Technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our budgeting tools, and improve your overall learning experience. Beyond traditional cookies, we also use web beacons, local storage, and analytics pixels to gather insights about user behavior.

These technologies work together to create a cohesive picture of how students engage with our financial education platform. Some operate only during your current session, while others persist between visits to maintain your preferences and track your progress through our courses.

Types of Tracking We Use

How Tracking Enhances Your Experience

When you're working through our budgeting modules, cookies remember where you left off, which calculation methods you prefer, and what types of financial scenarios are most relevant to your situation. This personalization makes your learning journey more efficient and targeted.

Our analytics help us identify which teaching approaches work best for different learning styles. If we notice students struggling with a particular concept about emergency funds or debt management, we can adjust our presentation methods and provide additional resources where they're needed most.

Data Retention and Control

Most cookies expire automatically after your session ends or within 30 days of your last visit. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized after 90 days, while marketing preferences persist for up to one year to maintain consistency in your experience.

You maintain complete control through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies on a site-by-site basis. However, disabling certain cookies may limit some interactive features of our financial planning tools.

Browser Configuration Options

Chrome users can access cookie settings through Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies. Firefox offers similar controls under Options > Privacy & Security. Safari users will find these options in Safari > Preferences > Privacy. Each browser provides granular control over which sites can store tracking data.

For mobile devices, cookie management typically appears in your browser's main settings menu. iOS Safari users can adjust these through Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security, while Android Chrome users access them directly within the Chrome app settings.