Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
At sirethquona, we're committed to being upfront about how we collect and use information when you visit our website. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We believe in keeping things straightforward—no jargon, just honest information about what happens when you browse sirethquona.com.
What Are Cookies and Why Do We Use Them?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about your visit. Some expire when you close your browser, while others stick around for longer periods.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to make your experience smoother and more personalized. They help us understand how people interact with our financial education platform so we can continue improving it. But here's the thing—we only collect what's genuinely useful for providing you with better service.
Types of Tracking Technologies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are the non-negotiables. They keep the site functioning properly and let you navigate between pages, access secure areas, and use basic features. Without these, sirethquona.com simply wouldn't work as intended. We don't ask permission for these because they're fundamental to delivering the service you're requesting.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and choices—things like language settings or whether you prefer a light or dark display mode. They make your experience more personalized without collecting information that identifies you personally. When you return to our site, these cookies recognize that you've been here before.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors engage with our content. Which pages do people find most helpful? Where do they spend the most time? What learning resources get the most attention? This information helps us create better educational content and improve the overall user experience. The data is aggregated and anonymized—we're looking at patterns, not individuals.
Marketing Cookies
These track your browsing activity across our site to help us understand what content resonates with different audiences. They might remember that you looked at our learning program page or read a specific article. We use this to show you relevant information about courses or resources that align with your interests. You can opt out of these at any time.
What Information Do These Technologies Collect?
The tracking technologies on sirethquona.com gather various types of information to help us serve you better. Here's what we typically collect:
- Browser and device details: Your browser type, operating system, and device specifications help us ensure our site works properly across different platforms.
- IP address and location data: This gives us a general sense of where our visitors are located (country or city level, not your exact address) and helps us deliver region-appropriate content.
- Pages visited and time spent: Understanding which content keeps people engaged helps us develop more useful educational resources.
- Interaction patterns: How you navigate through our site, what you click on, and where you pause tells us what's working and what needs improvement.
- Referral sources: Knowing how you found us—whether through search engines, social media, or direct visits—helps us understand which outreach efforts are most effective.
Specific Cookies We Use on sirethquona.com
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session as you navigate the site | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your display and accessibility settings | 12 months | Functional |
| analytics_token | Tracks anonymous usage patterns and site performance | 24 months | Analytical |
| page_views | Counts visits to help us understand content popularity | 6 months | Analytical |
| marketing_segment | Remembers your interests to show relevant educational content | 18 months | Marketing |
| referral_source | Tracks how you arrived at our site | 30 days | Marketing |
How Cookies Enhance Your Experience
Let me give you some practical examples of how these technologies actually work in your favor when you're using sirethquona.com:
Personalized Learning Paths
When you browse our financial education resources, cookies help us remember what topics you've shown interest in. If you've spent time reading about investment basics, we might suggest related courses that build on that foundation. This saves you time searching and helps you discover content that matches your learning journey.
Seamless Navigation
Ever notice how some websites remember you're logged in even when you navigate away and come back? That's cookies doing their job. They maintain your session so you don't have to repeatedly enter information or lose your place in a course module.
Performance Optimization
We monitor load times and technical performance through cookies. If our analytics show that a particular page loads slowly for Australian users on mobile devices, we can prioritize fixing that specific issue. This directly improves your browsing experience.
Content Improvement
By tracking which articles get read completely versus which ones people abandon halfway through, we learn what type of content provides genuine value. This feedback loop helps us create better educational materials that actually help people understand complex financial concepts.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. While we can't function without essential cookies, you can modify or block functional, analytical, and marketing cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies from sites you visit directly
- Block cookies from specific websites while allowing them from others
- Block all cookies entirely (though this will affect functionality on most websites)
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
To manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Data Retention and Your Rights
We don't keep cookie data indefinitely. Different types of cookies have different lifespans based on their purpose. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser, while others might last anywhere from 30 days to 24 months. We regularly review and clear out data that's no longer needed.
You have the right to:
Request information about what data we've collected through cookies and other tracking technologies. Ask us to delete cookie data associated with your visits (though some essential data needs to remain for legal and security purposes). Opt out of non-essential cookies at any time without affecting your ability to access our core services.
Third-Party Tracking Technologies
Sometimes we work with external service providers who help us analyze website traffic or deliver certain features. These third parties might place their own cookies on your device. For example, if we embed a video from a hosting platform, that platform might use cookies to track playback.
We carefully vet any third-party services we integrate with sirethquona.com. However, these external services have their own privacy policies that govern how they collect and use data. We encourage you to review those policies if you're concerned about third-party tracking.
Updates to This Policy
As technology evolves and we refine our approach to data collection, we might update this cookie policy. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page and notify you through a banner on our website. For minor clarifications or technical updates, we'll simply revise the document.
We recommend checking back periodically if you want to stay informed about how we use cookies and tracking technologies. Our commitment to transparency isn't just a legal requirement—it's about respecting your right to understand what happens with your information.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If anything in this policy is unclear or you need more specific information about how we track and use data on sirethquona.com, please reach out to us.
Email: support@sirethquona.com
Phone: +61 478 661 807
Address: 12 Brindabella Cct, Australian Capital Territory 2609, Australia