Cookie Usage Policy
Understanding how valerinthosa collects and uses website data
Last updated: March 2025
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What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. Think of them as tiny digital notes that help websites remember things about your visit. At valerinthosa, we use several types of tracking technologies to improve your experience with our budget strategy platform.
Beyond traditional cookies, we also use web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage technologies. These tools work together to help us understand how people use our financial education resources and what content proves most valuable for learning budget management skills.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate valerinthosa and use basic features like accessing your account, remembering your login status, and maintaining security during your session. We cannot disable these as they're required for the site to work.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and choices to make your experience more personalized. They might remember your preferred language, region, or interface settings. For example, they'll recall whether you prefer our budget calculator to show Canadian dollars by default.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our financial education content. They help us see which budget planning articles are most popular, how long people spend on different sections, and where they might encounter difficulties navigating our resources.
Marketing Cookies
These track your visits across websites to build a profile of your interests. They're used to show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. You can opt out of these without affecting the core functionality of our platform.
How Cookies Enhance Your Experience
When you use valerinthosa's budget strategy tools, cookies help streamline your experience in several practical ways. If you're working on a monthly budget plan, cookies remember where you left off so you can pick up exactly where you stopped. They also remember your preferred currency settings and whether you like to view expenses in categories or chronologically.
For our learning resources, tracking helps us identify which financial concepts need better explanation. If many users spend extra time on debt management articles, we know to create more detailed guides on that topic. This data-driven approach helps us build better educational content that actually addresses the questions Canadian families have about managing their finances.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over which cookies you accept. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies might limit some functionality on valerinthosa. For instance, you might need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit, or some personalized features may not work as expected.
Data Retention and Storage
How long do we keep your data?
Different types of cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period. Analytics data is typically retained for 24 months to identify long-term trends in how people use our financial education platform.
Marketing cookies generally expire after 12 months, though some may persist longer if you actively engage with our content. You can clear all cookies at any time through your browser settings, which immediately removes all stored data associated with your visits to valerinthosa.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
Contact us at info@valerinthosa.com
valerinthosa - 1565 Depot Rd, Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0, Canada
Phone: +1 (250) 743-8857