Cookie and Data Usage Policy
This policy explains how falcronethiq uses cookies and similar technologies on falcronethiq.com to enhance your experience and provide our financial planning services.
You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking this button. Essential cookies required for site functionality cannot be disabled.
What Are Cookies and How We Use Them
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. At falcronethiq, we use various types of cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how our financial planning tools are used.
When you access our seasonal budget adjustment features or use our financial calculators, cookies help us maintain your session and remember your inputs. This means you won't lose your budget data if you navigate between pages or temporarily leave the site.
Important: Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly. These cannot be disabled as they're necessary for basic site operations like security and user authentication.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled)
These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and security. They enable core features like user authentication, form submissions, and session management.
- session_id - Maintains your login session and form data
- csrf_token - Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
- security_hash - Ensures secure data transmission
Functional Cookies
These enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings across visits.
- user_preferences - Remembers your dashboard layout and display settings
- budget_calculator_state - Saves your progress in financial planning tools
- currency_format - Stores your preferred currency display format
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site and improve our services.
- _ga, _ga_* - Google Analytics cookies that track website usage patterns
- page_analytics - Measures time spent on different sections of our tools
- feature_usage - Tracks which financial planning features are most popular
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us show you relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our communications.
- marketing_consent - Tracks your communication preferences
- campaign_tracking - Measures effectiveness of our financial education campaigns
- content_personalization - Customizes content based on your interests
Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:
| Cookie Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Maintain login and form data during your visit |
| Functional Cookies | 6 months | Remember your preferences across visits |
| Analytics Cookies | 2 years | Track long-term usage patterns and improvements |
| Marketing Cookies | 1 year | Personalize content and measure campaign effectiveness |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings" then "Privacy and security"
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select "Settings"
- Navigate to "Privacy & Security"
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
- Remove specific cookies or clear all data
Safari
- Go to Safari menu and select "Preferences"
- Click on the "Privacy" tab
- Choose "Manage Website Data" to view and remove cookies
- Adjust "Block cookies" settings as needed
Third-Party Opt-Outs
For analytics and advertising cookies from third parties, you can opt out directly:
- Google Analytics: Visit Google's opt-out page or install their browser add-on
- Marketing Partners: Use industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's WebChoices
How Cookies Enhance Your Experience
Our cookie usage is designed to make your financial planning journey more efficient and personalized. For example, when you're working on seasonal budget adjustments, cookies ensure your progress is saved if you need to step away from your computer.
Analytics cookies help us understand which financial planning tools are most valuable to our Canadian users, allowing us to focus development efforts on features that matter most. We might discover that our winter budgeting tools are particularly popular in January and February, helping us time relevant educational content.
Without functional cookies, you'd need to re-enter your preferences every time you visit, and our budget calculators wouldn't remember your inputs between sessions. This would make using our comprehensive financial planning tools much more cumbersome.
Data Processing and International Transfers
Cookie data may be processed by our service providers, including analytics and hosting companies. Some of these providers operate outside Canada, particularly in the United States where many technology services are based.
We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information. Our service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Updates to This Policy
We review and update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we'll notify users through our website or email communications.
The last update was made in January 2025 to reflect our expanded use of functional cookies for our new seasonal budgeting features. We continue to evaluate our cookie usage to ensure it provides value while respecting your privacy preferences.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or need help managing your preferences, we're here to help.
Email: info@falcronethiq.com
Address: 831 Merecroft Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 6T7, Canada
Phone: +1 (250) 754-3547