Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
At syntharelios, we believe in being upfront about how we track your activity on syntharelios.com. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use, why we need them, and how you can control what gets stored on your device. We're not trying to hide anything—we just want your budgeting experience to work smoothly while respecting your privacy choices.
What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files that get saved to your browser when you visit our site. They remember things like your login status, preferred currency display, or which budget template you were working on. Without them, you'd need to re-enter everything every time you refreshed the page.
We also use similar technologies—local storage, session storage, and pixels—that work alongside traditional cookies. Some stay until you close your browser. Others stick around longer to remember your settings between visits.
Types of Tracking We Use
How Tracking Improves Your Experience
Let's be specific about what this actually does for you. When you're building a budget plan and accidentally close the tab, functional cookies save your progress. When we notice most users struggling with a particular calculation tool, analytical data tells us where to focus improvements.
Marketing cookies help us avoid showing you information about topics you've already explored. If you've completed our debt reduction module, we won't keep promoting it to you—we'll suggest the next logical step instead.
Session storage keeps your budget worksheets accessible while you're actively working. Local storage remembers your category customizations so they're there next time you log in.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling what gets tracked. Your browser settings give you the most control, though they affect all websites you visit, not just ours.
Browser Configuration Options
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. Choose to block third-party cookies or clear data on exit.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Select "Strict" to block most trackers automatically.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies. Note this breaks some site functionality, so you may need to whitelist syntharelios.com.
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Tracking prevention. Set to "Strict" for maximum blocking.
If you block all cookies, you'll still be able to view most content on syntharelios.com, but you won't be able to log in, save work, or use interactive tools. Essential cookies need to function for the platform to work properly.
Third-Party Services
We integrate with external analytics providers who set their own cookies. These services operate under their own privacy policies. We've chosen providers that respect Australian privacy standards and offer opt-out mechanisms.
Video content embedded from external platforms may set additional cookies when you play them. These are controlled by the video hosting service, not by us.
Data Retention and Storage
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies expire immediately when you close your browser. Functional cookies typically last between 30 and 365 days, depending on what they're storing. Marketing cookies usually expire after 90 days.
We periodically review stored data and remove anything that's no longer serving a purpose. If you delete your account, we remove all associated cookie identifiers within 30 days.
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Authentication | Until browser closes | Maintains login state while you're using the site |
| User Preferences | 12 months | Remembers dashboard settings and display options |
| Analytics Tracking | 24 months | Measures feature usage and identifies improvement areas |
| Marketing Attribution | 90 days | Shows relevant educational content based on interests |
Your Rights and Control
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to know what data we're collecting and request deletion of non-essential tracking data. You can also ask us to stop using your data for marketing purposes while still maintaining your account functionality.
If you want to see exactly what cookies are currently active, most browsers let you inspect stored data through developer tools. Look for the "Application" or "Storage" tab—it shows every cookie, its expiration date, and its value.
We update this policy periodically as we add new features or change tracking providers. When we make significant changes, we'll notify active users via email and display a banner on the site for 30 days.
Questions and Contact
If something in this policy doesn't make sense or you want specifics about a particular tracking mechanism, reach out to us. We'd rather answer questions now than have you wonder what we're doing with your data.
Get in Touch
We're here to answer questions about how tracking works on syntharelios.com and help you configure your privacy settings.