Cookie Policy
When you visit felisarentha.org, we collect small pieces of data that help the site remember your preferences and understand how people interact with our content. This isn't anything sinister — just standard web practice that makes your experience smoother. We're pretty transparent about it all, and you've got control over what stays and what goes.
What Actually Are Cookies
Cookies are tiny text files — seriously, we're talking kilobytes — that get stored on your device when you browse our site. They contain bits of information like your language preference or whether you've logged in recently.
Think of them as digital Post-it notes. When you come back to felisarentha.org, your browser shows us these notes so we can pick up where you left off. Some stick around for years, others vanish when you close your browser.
Beyond cookies, we use similar tracking methods like pixel tags and local storage. They all serve the same basic purpose: making the site work properly and understanding what content actually helps people learn about capital budgeting.
Types We Use
1Essential Cookies
These keep the site functioning. Without them, you couldn't navigate properly or access secure areas. They handle things like remembering what's in your basket if we had one, or keeping you logged in as you move between pages. You can't really turn these off without breaking the site.
2Functional Cookies
These remember your choices — like if you've dismissed a notification or selected a particular calculator tool. They make repeat visits less repetitive. Nothing here identifies you personally, just tracks preferences tied to your browser session.
3Analytics Cookies
We use these to see which pages get the most traffic and where people tend to drop off. It's aggregated data — we're not watching individual users. This helps us figure out what's working and what needs improvement. Most of this runs through standard analytics platforms.
4Marketing Cookies
These track your journey across different sites to build a picture of your interests. If you see our content pop up elsewhere online, that's usually these at work. They help us avoid showing you irrelevant stuff and measure whether our outreach actually works.
How We Use This Data
Most of what we collect helps us understand user behavior in broad strokes. For instance, if everyone bounces from a particular article within seconds, that's a signal we need better content there.
We also use tracking to personalize your experience a bit. If you've been reading about NPV calculations, we might suggest IRR content next. Nothing too sophisticated, just logical content recommendations based on what seems to interest you.
- Remembering your form inputs so you don't retype everything
- Tracking which resources get downloaded most often
- Understanding peak traffic times to optimize site performance
- Testing different page layouts to see what works better
- Identifying technical issues before they affect everyone
- Measuring how long people engage with educational materials
How Long We Keep Them
Different cookies have different lifespans. Some disappear the moment you close your browser, others might hang around for a couple of years. Here's a breakdown of what lasts how long:
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Basic site navigation and security |
| Preference Cookies | 6-12 months | Remember your settings and choices |
| Analytics Cookies | 24 months | Track long-term usage patterns |
| Marketing Cookies | 12-18 months | Measure campaign effectiveness |
Taking Control
You're not stuck with any of this. Every modern browser lets you manage cookies, and the process is pretty straightforward once you know where to look.
Browser Settings
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
If you block all cookies, some parts of felisarentha.org might not work properly. You won't lose access to content, but interactive tools and personalized features might be unavailable.
Third-Party Tracking
We work with external services that place their own cookies. Analytics platforms, content delivery networks, and occasionally advertising partners all drop their own tracking files.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, which honestly you should read if you're concerned. We choose partners carefully, but we can't control what they do with data once they collect it. That's just the reality of how modern websites function.
If you want to limit third-party tracking specifically, most browsers have settings for that. There are also browser extensions designed to block tracking across the web, though they can sometimes break site functionality in unexpected ways.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes, regulations evolve, and we occasionally adjust how we handle data. When something significant changes in our cookie practices, we'll update this page and note the revision date at the top.
We won't email you about minor tweaks, but major changes might warrant a notification if you're subscribed to our updates. Checking back here once a year isn't a bad idea if you care about this stuff.
This policy was last revised in March 2025 to reflect updated retention periods and clarify third-party tracking practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Use
If something here doesn't make sense or you want more specific information about how we track and store data, reach out.
Email us at contact@felisarentha.org or call +61 75 607 0024
Our office is at Blacktown Mall, Level 1 Suite 6/97 Main St, Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia if you prefer postal correspondence.