What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you browse. Think of them as little notes that help websites remember you – nothing sinister, just practical.
When you visit miralithova.com, these files store bits of information about your preferences and activities. Some disappear when you close your browser (session cookies), while others stick around for future visits (persistent cookies).
Here's the thing: cookies don't damage your device or store personal information like passwords or credit card numbers. They're more like breadcrumbs that help us make your experience smoother.
Why We Use Cookies
We're not collecting data just for the sake of it. Every cookie serves a purpose that benefits your experience on our site.
Our tracking helps us understand which budgeting resources Australians find most helpful, so we can create better content that actually answers your questions.
- Remember your preferences when you return to our site
- Keep you logged in while you explore different pages
- Understand which content helps people most with budgeting basics
- Improve how our site works based on real usage patterns
- Show you relevant information about financial literacy resources
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These keep the site functional. Without them, basic features won't work. They handle things like security, load balancing, and form submissions. You can't turn these off if you want to use the site properly.
Preference Cookies
These remember your choices – like font size adjustments or which budgeting calculator you prefer. They make your visits more personalized without tracking you across other websites.
Performance Cookies
We use these to see what's working and what isn't. They tell us which articles people actually read, where visitors get stuck, and how long people spend learning about budgeting strategies.
Targeting Cookies
These help us show you relevant content about financial education. If you've been reading about emergency funds, we might highlight related resources. They don't share your personal information with advertisers.
How Long Cookies Stay Active
Different cookies have different lifespans, and there's a reason for that.
Session Cookies
These vanish when you close your browser. They're temporary helpers that keep you logged in while you navigate between pages or complete a budgeting assessment.
Persistent Cookies
These hang around for a set period – anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of years. They're the ones that remember your preferences or help us track long-term patterns in how people learn about finances.
Most of our persistent cookies expire after 12 months. We don't see the point in keeping data around forever when it stops being useful.
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes other companies' cookies show up on our site. This happens when we embed tools or services from external providers.
For example, if we use an analytics service to understand site traffic, that service might place its own cookies. Or if we embed a video about budgeting tips, the video platform might track who watched it.
We're careful about who we work with. But just so you know – those third-party cookies are governed by their own privacy policies, not ours. We recommend checking their terms if you're curious about what they collect.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control here. If you don't want cookies tracking your visit, you can disable them through your browser settings.
Just remember – turning off essential cookies will break some parts of the site. You might not be able to access certain tools or save your progress through our budgeting courses.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- 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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Site settings → Cookies
What Happens When You Block Cookies
Blocking cookies is your right, but it comes with trade-offs.
You might find yourself logging in repeatedly because the site can't remember you. Preferences won't save. Some interactive tools – like budget calculators that store your data temporarily – might not work at all.
And honestly, your experience will be less tailored. We won't know what content helps you most, so we can't suggest relevant resources.
If you're concerned about privacy but still want a functional experience, consider blocking only third-party cookies while allowing first-party ones from miralithova.com.
Updates to This Policy
We update this policy occasionally as we add new features or change how we handle data. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top and let you know through a banner on the site.
It's worth checking back every now and then – especially if you're particular about how your data gets used. We don't make changes lightly, and we'll always explain what's different.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy doesn't make sense, or you have concerns about how we're using cookies, reach out to us. We'd rather answer your questions than leave you wondering.
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Phone: +61 7 5570 3003
Email: info@miralithova.com