Cookie & Tracking Policy
How we use tracking technologies to improve your experience on ardivasolora.com
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We're upfront about how ardivasolora.com tracks your activity. This page explains what cookies do, which ones we use, and how you can control them. We believe you should know exactly what's happening when you visit our site.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They remember your preferences and track how you interact with our site. Some last just for your session, while others stick around longer.
Think of them like bookmarks that help us recognise you when you return. They make the site work better and help us understand which features people actually use.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep ardivasolora.com working properly. They handle your login session, remember your settings, and make sure forms submit correctly. You can't disable these because the site won't function without them. They're strictly technical and don't track your behaviour across other websites.
Functional Cookies
These remember choices you make to personalise your experience. Things like your preferred currency display, budget categories you've customised, or interface settings you've adjusted. They make repeat visits more convenient but aren't required for basic functionality.
Analytics Cookies
We track which pages get visited, how long people spend on different features, and where users tend to drop off. This helps us figure out what's working and what needs improvement. The data is aggregated so we're looking at patterns, not individual behaviour.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity to show relevant ads on other sites and measure campaign effectiveness. If you've looked at our budgeting tools, you might see related content elsewhere. These are the cookies most people want to disable, and you can do that using the button above.
How Tracking Improves Your Experience
When we see that lots of people abandon the budget setup halfway through, we know something's confusing. Analytics help us spot these friction points. We've redesigned several features based on usage patterns we've observed.
Functional cookies save you time. Instead of re-entering your income details every visit, the site remembers. Your dashboard loads with the expense categories you care about. These conveniences come from stored preferences.
- Faster page loading by remembering your settings
- Customised dashboard showing your preferred budget views
- Reduced need to re-enter information across sessions
- Better feature recommendations based on tools you actually use
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You've got two main options. Use the button at the top of this page to reject all non-essential cookies immediately. This stops analytics and marketing tracking while keeping the site functional.
Or adjust your browser settings for more granular control. Most browsers let you block specific types of cookies or clear them regularly. Here's how to do that:
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Choose your blocking level
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage settings and exceptions
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Choose which sites can store data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Data Retention and Storage
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last anywhere from 30 days to 2 years, depending on their purpose. Essential function cookies tend to have shorter lifespans, while marketing cookies often last longer.
We review our cookie usage every quarter and delete outdated tracking methods. If we add new cookie types, we'll update this policy and notify active users. Check back periodically if you want to stay informed about changes.
Third-Party Tracking
Some cookies come from external services we use. Analytics platforms, payment processors, and advertising networks place their own tracking files. We've vetted these partners but don't control their specific cookie policies.
Rejecting non-essential cookies through our tool blocks most third-party trackers. For complete control, use browser extensions specifically designed for cookie management.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
Email us at help@ardivasolora.com
Call +61 2 4966 8012
1 Stirling St, Bunbury WA 6230, Australia