We use tracking technologies on cyrenvalora.com to help you get the most out of your experience. These small data files work behind the scenes to remember your preferences and support the features you rely on.
This policy explains what we track, why we do it, and how you can control what happens with your information.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about your visit.
Some stick around for just one session. Others hang out longer to remember your settings across multiple visits. They're pretty standard across the web, and most sites you use probably rely on them in some way.
Beyond basic cookies, we also use similar technologies like web beacons and local storage. They all serve the same general purpose: making your experience smoother and helping us understand how people use our platform.
Types of Tracking We Use
Not all tracking technologies do the same thing. Here's how we categorize what we use:
Essential Tracking
These keep the site working. They handle things like login sessions, security checks, and basic navigation. Without them, you wouldn't be able to access your account or move through the platform properly.
Functional Tracking
These remember your preferences. Language settings, display options, form data you've entered—functional tracking saves you from having to reconfigure everything each time you visit.
Performance Tracking
These help us see how the site performs. We track which pages get visited, how long people stay, where they click, and where they run into problems. This data shows us what's working and what needs improvement.
Marketing Tracking
These support advertising and outreach efforts. They help us understand which marketing channels bring people to cyrenvalora.com and allow us to show relevant content based on your interests.
How We Use This Information
The data we collect through tracking technologies helps us run the platform and make it better. Here's what happens with it:
- Keep you logged in as you move between pages and features
- Remember your preferences so you don't have to reset them constantly
- Track which educational resources get the most use and engagement
- Identify technical issues before they affect more users
- Understand which features help people achieve their financial goals
- Measure how effective our educational content actually is
- Improve navigation based on how people actually use the site
- Provide personalized recommendations for learning materials
First-Party vs. Third-Party Tracking
We use both types. First-party tracking comes directly from cyrenvalora.com and stays within our control. Third-party tracking involves external services that help with analytics, marketing, and platform functionality.
Third-party services we work with include analytics providers, payment processors, and educational content delivery platforms. Each has its own privacy practices, though we choose partners who meet reasonable data protection standards.
Specific Technologies in Use
Here's a breakdown of the actual tracking methods you'll encounter on cyrenvalora.com:
| Technology Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Maintain your logged-in state and current activities | Ends when you close your browser |
| Persistent Cookies | Remember preferences and settings across visits | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics Trackers | Measure site usage and performance metrics | Up to 24 months |
| Marketing Pixels | Track conversion and advertising effectiveness | Up to 90 days |
| Local Storage | Store larger amounts of preference data locally | Until manually cleared |
Managing Your Preferences
You control what tracking happens on your device. Most browsers give you options to block or delete cookies, though this might affect how the site works for you.
Chrome
Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data. Choose your preferred level of blocking or clear existing data.
Firefox
Open Preferences, select Privacy & Security, then adjust your Cookie and Site Data settings. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection by default.
Safari
Head to Preferences, click Privacy, then manage your cookie settings. Safari blocks most third-party tracking automatically.
Edge
Open Settings, select Privacy, search and services, then choose your tracking prevention level and cookie management options.
Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or accessing certain features. The site needs some tracking to function properly.
Data Retention
We don't keep tracking data forever. Different types of information have different retention periods based on their purpose:
Analytics data typically gets anonymized after six months and deleted entirely after two years. Marketing tracking data expires within 90 days. Session data disappears as soon as you log out or close your browser.
Preference data sticks around longer since you'd probably want your settings to persist across visits. But even that gets refreshed periodically to account for changes in how you use the platform.
Updates to This Policy
We update this policy when we change how we use tracking technologies or when regulations require new disclosures. The date at the top of this page shows when we last made changes.
Significant updates get communicated through the platform, though we recommend checking back occasionally if you want to stay current with our practices.
Questions About Our Tracking?
If something in this policy doesn't make sense or you want more details about how we use tracking technologies, get in touch with us.