Cookie Policy for Financial Security and Literacy Courses

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your browsing experience, understand how users interact with our financial education resources, and provide personalized content related to financial literacy and security.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

• Purpose: Enable core website functionality
• Examples:
• Login authentication
• Session management
• Security protection
• Retention: Typically 30 days

2. Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: Understand website performance and user behavior
• Tools Used:
• Google Analytics
• Website performance tracking
• Data Collected:
• Page views
• User interactions
• Navigation patterns
• Retention: 12 months

3. Marketing Cookies

• Purpose: Personalize content and track advertising effectiveness
• Functions:
• Targeted financial education recommendations
• Course suggestion tracking
• User engagement measurement
• Retention: 6 months

4. Preference Cookies

• Purpose: Remember user settings and preferences
• Examples:
• Language selection
• Course difficulty level
• Display preferences
• Retention: 3 months

Third-Party Cookies

We use carefully selected third-party services to enhance our financial education platform:

• Google Analytics
• Learning management system tracking
• User experience optimization tools

User Consent and Management

Consent Mechanism

• Clear opt-in/opt-out options
• Granular cookie preferences
• Easy withdrawal of consent

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

1. Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
2. Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
3. Safari: Preferences > Privacy
4. Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Tools

• Browser extensions
• Cookie management platforms
• Direct browser controls

User Rights

As per GDPR guidelines, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request cookie data deletion
• Opt-out of non-essential cookies
• Modify consent at any time

Contact Information

For cookie-related inquiries or data requests:

• Phone: +1-416-555-19
• Email: [email protected]

Legal Compliance

Our cookie policy complies with:

• Canadian privacy regulations
• GDPR requirements
• International data protection standards

Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Please review regularly for the most current information.

Note: By continuing to use our website, you consent to our cookie usage as described in this policy.