At quirentara, we believe in being upfront about how we collect and use data when you
visit quirentara.com. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use, why we use
them, and how you can control your preferences.
We use cookies and similar technologies to make your experience better, remember your
preferences, and understand how people interact with our budgeting tools and
resources.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites.
Think of them as little notes that help websites remember things about you – like your
login status or language preference.
They're not programs and can't carry viruses. Most websites use them because they make
browsing easier and help site owners understand what's working and what isn't.
Beyond traditional cookies, we also use web beacons, pixels, and local storage
technologies. These work similarly but serve different technical purposes – some track
emails, others help with analytics, and some store larger amounts of data locally on your
device.
Types of Tracking We Use
We've organized our tracking technologies into four main categories. Each serves a
specific purpose in delivering and improving our service.
Essential
These keep the site functional. They handle basic things like security, network
management, and keeping you logged in. Without these, quirentara.com simply wouldn't work
properly.
Functional
These remember your choices and preferences. Things like your preferred currency
display, whether you've dismissed certain notifications, or interface customizations
you've made.
Analytical
These help us understand how visitors use our site. We track which pages get
visited most, where people tend to get stuck, and what features are actually being
used versus ignored.
Marketing
These track your browsing patterns to help us show relevant information. They also
help us measure whether our outreach efforts are actually reaching the right
people.
Specific Cookies We Use
Here's a breakdown of the actual cookies you'll encounter on quirentara.com. We've tried
to be specific rather than vague about what each one does.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| session_id |
Maintains your login session and keeps track of your authenticated state |
Session |
Essential |
| user_prefs |
Stores your interface preferences including currency format and display
options |
1 year |
Functional |
| analytics_track |
Records page visits and interaction patterns for usage analysis |
2 years |
Analytical |
| budget_draft |
Temporarily saves your budget planning work if you navigate away |
7 days |
Functional |
| campaign_source |
Identifies how you found our site to measure marketing effectiveness |
30 days |
Marketing |
Why We Track This Information
There are practical reasons behind each type of tracking we do. It's not just about
collecting data – it's about making quirentara.com actually useful.
Improving Your Experience
When we see that people consistently struggle with a particular feature, that tells us
we need to redesign it. If everyone abandons a specific page, we know something's wrong.
This feedback loop helps us fix problems you might not even report directly.
Personalizing Your Dashboard
Your budgeting dashboard remembers which categories you track most often and can
surface relevant tips based on your spending patterns. Without tracking, every visit
would feel like your first time on the site.
Security and Fraud Prevention
We monitor for unusual patterns that might indicate someone trying to compromise
accounts or abuse our systems. This includes tracking failed login attempts and flagging
suspicious behavior.
Understanding What Actually Helps
We create a lot of educational content about budgeting and financial planning.
Analytics tell us which guides people actually read versus which ones get ignored. That
helps us focus our efforts on content that genuinely helps.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Every major browser gives you control over cookies. Here's how to adjust
settings in the most common ones:
Chrome
Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block
all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or clear cookies when you close
Chrome.
Firefox
Open Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers
standard, strict, and custom protection levels. Strict mode blocks most tracking
cookies by default.
Safari
Choose Preferences → Privacy. Safari blocks all third-party cookies by default and
offers intelligent tracking prevention that learns over time.
Edge
Navigate to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Edge
inherited Chrome's settings structure, so the options look similar.
Third-Party Tracking
We work with several third-party services that place their own cookies. These include
analytics providers, content delivery networks, and occasionally marketing platforms.
We're selective about who we work with and require partners to handle data
responsibly. But once a third party sets a cookie, their privacy policy governs how they
use that data – not ours.
Common third parties you might encounter on quirentara.com include analytics platforms for
usage tracking, video hosting services if you watch embedded tutorials, and occasionally
remarketing services for people who've expressed interest in our educational
programs.
Important Note About Essential Cookies:
While we respect your right to decline optional tracking, essential cookies can't be
disabled without breaking core site functionality. These handle things like security,
load balancing, and basic session management.
If you block essential cookies, you won't be able to log in, save budgets, or use most
of our tools. The site will still load, but it'll basically just be informational
pages.
Data Retention Periods
Different types of tracking data get retained for different lengths of time based on
their purpose and legal requirements.
Session Data
Cleared immediately when you close your browser or log out. This includes
temporary authentication tokens and unsaved form data.
Functional Preferences
Stored for up to one year or until you manually clear them. This gives you a
consistent experience without requiring perpetual storage.
Analytics Data
Aggregated analytics get retained for up to two years. Individual session details
are anonymized after 90 days.
Marketing Attribution
Campaign tracking cookies expire after 30 days. We don't need long-term marketing
data – we just want to know what brought you here initially.
Your Rights and Choices
Beyond browser settings, you have several options for controlling how we track and use
your data.
You can request a copy of all data we've collected about you, including cookie-based
tracking information. We'll provide this in a readable format within 30 days.
You can ask us to delete your tracking history. Keep in mind this won't delete
essential security logs, but we'll remove optional tracking data and analytical records
tied to your account.
If you're in Australia, you have specific rights under the Privacy Act 1988. This
includes the right to access your information, correct inaccuracies, and in some cases
request deletion.
Mobile Apps and Other Platforms
If we launch a mobile app in the future, similar tracking principles will apply but
the technical implementation will differ. Mobile apps use device identifiers and local
storage rather than traditional cookies.
We'll update this policy if we expand to additional platforms and will notify existing
users of any significant changes to tracking practices.
Changes to This Policy
We update this policy occasionally to reflect new tracking technologies, changes in
our practices, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you
through email or a prominent site notice.
Minor clarifications and formatting updates happen without notification. The "Last
Updated" date at the top shows when the most recent version was published.
We recommend checking back every few months if you're particularly privacy-conscious.
We're not trying to slip changes past anyone – we just can't email every user about every
minor update.
