What Are Cookies, Really?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you browse websites. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our platform.

They're not programs. They can't carry viruses. And they certainly can't read your personal files. They just sit there, quietly keeping track of things like whether you've visited before or which pages interest you most.

Beyond Traditional Cookies

We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These work differently from cookies but serve similar purposes—helping us understand how people use elynoravex.com so we can make meaningful improvements.

How We Use Tracking on elynoravex

Every piece of tracking we implement serves a specific purpose. Here's what we're actually doing with these technologies:

Specific Tracking Methods We Deploy

Let's break down the actual technologies running on elynoravex.com:

Session Cookies

These disappear when you close your browser. We use them to maintain your connection while you navigate between pages about budgeting methodologies, cost allocation, and resource planning. They're temporary by design.

Persistent Cookies

These stick around between visits. If you've marked certain lessons as completed or bookmarked specific resources, persistent cookies remember those choices. They can last anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of years, depending on their purpose.

Analytics Tracking

We monitor aggregate patterns—how many people visit certain pages, which learning paths get completed, where people typically exit the site. This isn't about watching individuals; it's about spotting trends that inform our content strategy.

• Page view tracking helps us understand popular topics
• Time-on-page metrics show us where content engages or loses people
• Navigation paths reveal how learners move through budgeting concepts
• Device and browser data ensures our platform works across all systems

Functional Enhancements

Some tracking powers specific features. If you're working through our activity-based budgeting calculators, we need to remember your inputs as you move between steps. If you're customizing your learning dashboard, those preferences need storage.

Taking Control of Your Tracking

You're not locked into accepting all cookies. Modern browsers give you significant control over what gets stored and what doesn't.

Data Retention Practices

We don't keep tracking data forever. Different information has different lifespans based on its purpose:

You can request deletion of your tracking data at any time. Just know that doing so might reset your learning progress and preferences on the platform.

Third-Party Tracking Components

We try to keep external tracking minimal, but some third-party tools serve legitimate purposes. For example, if we embed educational videos from hosting platforms, those services might set their own cookies. We're transparent about this: any third-party tracking on elynoravex.com comes from carefully selected providers who support our educational mission.

We don't use advertising networks or data brokers. The only external tracking serves functional purposes—like video playback analytics or security verification.

Changes to Tracking Practices

As elynoravex.com grows and new technologies emerge, our tracking methods might evolve. When we make significant changes to how we collect or use data, we'll update this policy and notify active users.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page tells you when we last revised our practices. Check back periodically if you want to stay informed about any adjustments.