naveristola – Financial Education & Budget Communication Training

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. They're pretty standard across the internet. Think of them as tiny notes that help websites remember who you are and what you prefer.

These files don't contain personal information like your name or address. Instead, they store things like your language preference, what pages you visited, or whether you're logged in. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can change that if you want.

We use cookies to make your experience on our site smoother and more personalized. They help us understand how people use our learning resources so we can keep improving them.

Types of Cookies We Use

Different cookies serve different purposes. Here's what we use on naveristola.com and why each type matters for your experience.

How We Use Cookie Data

The information we gather through cookies serves practical purposes that directly benefit your learning experience. We're not collecting data just for the sake of it.

Track your progress through learning modules so you can pick up where you left off
Understand which topics and resources are most helpful to Australian learners
Identify technical issues or areas where students get stuck
Personalize content recommendations based on your learning path
Improve our educational materials based on actual usage patterns
Maintain security and prevent unauthorized access to your account

We review this data regularly to make decisions about course updates and new content. For example, if we notice many people revisiting a particular module, we might create additional resources to support that topic.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You're in control of how cookies work on your device. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, though this might affect how well some features work.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear cookies when you close your browser.

Firefox

Open Settings, select Privacy and Security, then adjust your Enhanced Tracking Protection settings. You can also manage exceptions for specific websites.

Safari

Go to Preferences, click Privacy, and choose your cookie preferences. Safari also offers Intelligent Tracking Prevention which limits cross-site tracking automatically.

Edge

Access Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies. You can block all cookies or just third-party ones, and clear data when you close the browser.

Important Note

If you block essential cookies, some parts of our website won't work properly. You might have trouble logging in, accessing your learning materials, or saving your progress. Functional and analytics cookies are optional, but they do help us provide a better experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Sometimes we use services from other companies that set their own cookies. For instance, if we embed a video from an educational platform or use analytics tools to understand site traffic, those services might place cookies on your device.

We're selective about which third-party services we use and only work with reputable providers. However, we don't control how they use their cookies. If you want details about their practices, you'll need to check their individual privacy policies.

Currently, we use analytics services to measure site performance and understand user behavior. This helps us make informed decisions about course development and website improvements for the Australian market.

Cookie Duration and Storage

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies disappear when you close your browser. They're mainly used for essential functions like keeping you logged in while you navigate the site.

Persistent Cookies

These stick around for a set period, anywhere from a few days to a couple of years. They remember your preferences and settings between visits. We set expiration dates based on how long the information stays useful.

For example, a cookie remembering your language preference might last six months, while one tracking your learning progress might last a year. You can always delete these manually through your browser settings.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes, and so do our practices. We'll update this policy when we make significant changes to how we use cookies. The date at the top shows when we last revised it.

If we make major changes that affect your privacy, we'll notify you through email or a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy occasionally to stay informed.

Your Rights and Choices

Beyond managing cookies through your browser, you have rights regarding your personal information. You can request to see what data we've collected, ask us to delete it, or opt out of certain types of data collection.

Australian privacy laws give you specific protections when it comes to your personal information. If you have concerns about how we handle your data or want to exercise any of your rights, get in touch with us directly.

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days. Sometimes we might need additional information to verify your identity before we can process certain requests, but we'll keep the process as straightforward as possible.

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