Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
At piaraeoniv, we believe in clear communication about how we collect and use data. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use on piaraeoniv.com, why we use them, and how you can adjust your preferences. We're not trying to hide anything here — just sharing the technical details in plain language.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
The Basic Idea
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They help sites remember information about your visit — things like your preferences, login status, or items in a shopping cart. Some stick around for months, others disappear when you close your browser.
Beyond cookies, we also use similar technologies like local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels. These all serve similar purposes but work slightly differently under the hood. For simplicity, we'll refer to all of these as "tracking technologies" throughout this document.
How We Use Tracking Technologies
We use these tools to make piaraeoniv.com work properly and to understand how people interact with our financial psychology resources. Here's what happens when you visit our site:
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functioning. Without them, basic features wouldn't work properly.
- Session management for logged-in users
- Security tokens for form submissions
- Preference storage for accessibility settings
- Load balancing across our servers
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and settings to personalise your experience.
- Language and region preferences
- Display settings you've selected
- Progress tracking through learning modules
- Recently viewed content recommendations
Analytical Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
- Page view counts and navigation patterns
- Time spent on different sections
- Device and browser information
- Search terms used within our site
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity to show relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.
- Which marketing channels brought you here
- Content that resonates with specific audiences
- Conversion tracking for webinar registrations
- Retargeting for educational content
Specific Technologies We Deploy
Here's a more technical breakdown of what's actually running on piaraeoniv.com:
First-Party Cookies
These come directly from us. We control what data they collect and how long they last. Our main first-party cookies include session identifiers, user preferences, and authentication tokens. Most persist for 30 days, though some essential ones last up to a year.
Third-Party Services
We work with external providers who set their own cookies. This includes analytics platforms that track site performance, content delivery networks that speed up page loads, and email service providers that help us send newsletters and course updates. Each third-party service has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle data.
Local Storage and Session Storage
These browser features let us store larger amounts of data directly on your device. We use local storage for things like draft form submissions so you don't lose work if your browser crashes. Session storage holds temporary data that disappears when you close the tab — useful for multi-step processes.
How This Benefits Your Experience
The tracking technologies we use aren't just collecting data for the sake of it. They power specific features that make piaraeoniv.com more useful:
- Your progress through learning modules saves automatically so you can pick up where you left off
- We remember if you prefer text-heavy explanations or visual diagrams
- Search results improve based on what content proves most helpful to visitors
- We can identify technical issues affecting specific browsers or devices
- Webinar reminders reach you at the right time through your preferred channel
Data Retention and Storage
How Long We Keep This Information
Different types of data stick around for different periods. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser. Functional cookies typically last 30 days. Analytics data gets aggregated and anonymised after 90 days. Marketing cookies usually expire after six months.
We review our data retention policies twice a year to make sure we're not holding onto information longer than necessary. If you haven't visited piaraeoniv.com in 18 months, we purge your individual tracking data entirely, keeping only anonymised statistics.
Taking Control of Your Privacy
Browser-Level Controls
Every modern browser gives you tools to manage cookies and tracking. You can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or set up custom rules. Here's where to find these settings in popular browsers:
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will break some site functionality. You might find yourself logged out constantly, or personalisation features won't work. It's a trade-off between privacy and convenience.
Third-Party Opt-Out Options
Many advertising networks and analytics providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms. The Digital Advertising Alliance and Network Advertising Initiative both run opt-out tools that work across multiple services. You can also use browser extensions designed to block tracking scripts, though these sometimes interfere with legitimate site features.
For Australian residents specifically, you have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 to access and correct personal information we hold. That includes data collected through tracking technologies. If you want to exercise these rights, contact us through the details below.
Updates to This Policy
We update this policy when we add new tracking technologies or change how we use existing ones. Major changes get announced through email to registered users and a notice on the site homepage. Minor technical updates happen without fanfare — just check the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page to see when we made changes.
We don't make retroactive changes to how we handle data already collected. New policies apply only to information gathered after the update goes live.
Questions About Our Cookie Usage?
If something in this policy doesn't make sense or you want more details about specific tracking technologies, we're happy to explain. Reach us at help@piaraeoniv.com or call +61 2 6242 8687.
Our office at 1/7-9 View Pt, Bendigo VIC 3550 is open for in-person discussions about privacy concerns if you prefer that approach.