Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2025
At ephorilvento, we're straightforward about how we gather and use information when you visit ephorilvento.org. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use, why we need them, and how you can manage your preferences. We believe in transparency, so we've written this in plain language.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit a website. They're pretty standard across the internet and help sites remember things about your visit. Some stick around after you close your browser, others disappear immediately.
Beyond cookies, we also use similar technologies like web beacons and pixels. These help us understand how people interact with our financial technology tools and where we can make improvements.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the site running properly. Without them, basic functions wouldn't work. You can't turn these off if you want to use our platform.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and choices, like which financial tools you use most often or how you prefer to view data.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors navigate our site. This helps us figure out what's working and what needs fixing.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity to show you relevant information about our services. They also help us measure how effective our communications are.
Why We Need These Technologies
To keep your session active while you're using our financial calculators and tools. Nobody wants to re-enter their data every time they switch pages.
To remember your dashboard layout preferences. If you've customized how you view your financial data, we save that for next time.
To understand which features get used most often. This tells us where to focus our development efforts.
To identify technical issues before they affect too many users. Sometimes patterns in the data reveal bugs we didn't know existed.
To provide relevant information about updates or new tools that might help with your specific financial planning needs.
Detailed Breakdown
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your active session while using our platform | Session only |
| user_preferences | Stores your dashboard and display settings | 12 months |
| analytics_visitor | Helps us understand site usage patterns | 24 months |
| feature_tracking | Tracks which tools and calculators you interact with | 6 months |
| marketing_consent | Records your communication preferences | 36 months |
Third-Party Services
We work with some external services that place their own cookies. These include analytics platforms that help us understand visitor behaviour and service providers that assist with technical infrastructure.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We've chosen partners carefully, but you should know they operate independently of us.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Keep in mind that blocking cookies might affect how our financial tools work. Some features depend on cookies to function properly, and you might lose access to personalized settings or saved preferences.
Mobile Devices
If you're accessing ephorilvento.org from a mobile device, you can manage tracking through your device settings. Both iOS and Android offer options to limit ad tracking and reset advertising identifiers.
For iOS users, check Settings > Privacy > Tracking. Android users can find similar options under Settings > Google > Ads. The exact location might vary depending on your device manufacturer and operating system version.
Data Retention
Session Cookies
Deleted automatically when you close your browser
Short-term Cookies
Stored for up to 6 months, typically for functional purposes
Long-term Cookies
Can remain for up to 36 months, mainly for analytics and preferences
We regularly review and delete data that's no longer necessary. When cookies expire, they're automatically removed from your device. You can also manually clear them at any time through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
Technology changes, and so do our practices. We update this policy when needed to reflect new tracking methods or legal requirements. The date at the top tells you when we last made changes.
If we make significant changes that affect how we use cookies, we'll let you know through a notice on our site or via email. We recommend checking back occasionally to stay informed.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have certain rights regarding your data. You can request to see what information we've collected, ask us to correct inaccuracies, or request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
If you have questions about cookies or want to exercise your rights, we're here to help. Contact us and we'll respond as quickly as possible.
This Cookie Policy is effective as of February 1, 2025