Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
We use tracking technologies on firalyntorva.com to understand how you interact with our budget software tools and to make your experience better. This policy explains what those technologies are, why we use them, and what choices you have.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as tiny notes that help websites remember things about you – like your preferences or what you had in your cart.
Most websites use them. They've been around since the mid-90s, and they're still one of the main ways websites work properly. Without cookies, you'd need to log in every time you clicked a new page, which would get old pretty fast.
Beyond cookies, we also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. They all do roughly the same thing – help us understand how people use our budget tools and make the experience smoother.
Types of Tracking We Use
These keep the site working. They handle things like keeping you logged in, remembering your session, and making sure the budget calculator doesn't forget your numbers when you switch pages. We can't really turn these off because the site wouldn't function without them.
These remember your choices – like which currency you prefer, whether you want the dashboard in light or dark mode, or if you've dismissed certain help messages. They make the site feel more personal and save you from having to set things up every time you visit.
These help us understand how people use firalyntorva.com. We see which features get used most, where people get confused, and what might need improving. All the data is anonymous – we're looking at patterns, not tracking individual users around the internet.
These track your visit across different sites to show you relevant ads. If you've looked at our budget tools, you might see our ads elsewhere online. They also help us understand which marketing efforts actually bring people to the site.
What We Track and Why
Session Information
We track your session to keep you logged in and maintain your preferences while you use our budget software. This includes things like which account you're viewing, what filters you've applied, and where you are in any multi-step processes.
Feature Usage
We monitor which tools and features you use most. This helps us figure out what's working well and what might need tweaking. For instance, if everyone's using the expense tracker but nobody touches the savings goals feature, that tells us something useful.
- Which budget templates people choose most often
- How long it takes to complete common tasks
- Which help articles get clicked on the most
- Where people tend to leave the site
- What errors or issues come up frequently
Device and Browser Data
We collect basic technical information about your device and browser. This isn't about spying on you – it's about making sure the site works properly on different setups. We need to know if our tools work on mobile Safari, for example, or if there's an issue with a specific screen size.
How Long We Keep This Data
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until you close your browser | Keep you logged in and maintain temporary data |
| Preference cookies | Up to 12 months | Remember your settings and choices |
| Analytics cookies | Up to 24 months | Track usage patterns and improvements |
| Marketing cookies | Up to 12 months | Deliver relevant advertising |
Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Everything else eventually expires and gets deleted automatically. We don't keep this stuff forever – just long enough to be useful.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control here. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, though doing so might break some features on firalyntorva.com. The essential cookies need to stay for the site to work, but you can usually manage the others.
Heads up: Blocking cookies might affect how well firalyntorva.com works for you. You might lose your saved preferences, have trouble staying logged in, or find that some features don't work as expected. Essential cookies need to stay active for basic functionality.
Third-Party Tracking
Some cookies on our site come from other companies – analytics providers, advertising networks, and similar services. We don't control those cookies directly, but we only work with companies that follow Australian privacy standards.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, which explain what they do with your data. We try to limit how many third parties we use, but some are necessary for the site to function properly or for us to understand how people use our budget tools.
Changes to This Policy
We'll update this policy when we need to – usually when we change how we use tracking technologies or when privacy laws change. When we make significant updates, we'll let you know through a notice on the site or via email if you have an account with us.
The "Last updated" date at the top shows when we last revised this policy. We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you care about these details.
Questions About Cookies?
If you want to know more about how we use tracking technologies, or if something in this policy doesn't make sense, reach out. We're based in Gungahlin and happy to chat about privacy stuff.
Email: help@firalyntorva.com
Phone: +61 492 978 134
Address: Shop 4/30, Gungahlin Marketplace, Hibberson Street, Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia