Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains how oliventarqa.com uses tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. We believe in transparency about data collection, so you'll find clear information here about what we track, why we track it, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you—like your language preference or items in your shopping cart. They've been around since the mid-1990s and remain one of the most common ways websites function properly.
Most cookies contain a unique identifier and some basic information. They can't access other files on your computer or spread viruses. Some expire when you close your browser, while others stick around for months or even years.
How We Use Tracking Technologies
At oliventarqa, we use several types of tracking technologies across our platform. Each serves a specific purpose in making your experience smoother and helping us understand how people interact with our financial education resources.
Essential Cookies
These are the backbone of our site. They handle basic functions like keeping you logged in, remembering your language choice, and maintaining security. Without these, core features simply wouldn't work. You can't disable these through our system because they're necessary for the site to function.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and choices. For example, if you've customized your dashboard layout or set specific notification preferences, functional cookies keep those settings intact between visits. They make the site feel more personalized without collecting sensitive information.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand which pages get the most attention, where people spend their time, and which educational resources prove most helpful. This data helps us improve content and identify technical issues. The information is aggregated—we're looking at patterns, not individual behavior.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity across websites to show relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness. If you've visited our site and later see related content elsewhere, marketing cookies are at work. They help us understand which outreach efforts connect with people interested in financial education.
Specific Cookies We Use
Here's a breakdown of the actual cookies you'll encounter on oliventarqa.com. We've organized them by category so you know exactly what's being stored.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| user_preferences | Stores dashboard and interface settings | 6 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics identifier for tracking visits | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics session identifier | 24 hours |
| marketing_consent | Records your marketing preferences | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You've got several options when it comes to controlling cookies. The easiest is using the button above to reject non-essential tracking. But browsers also give you detailed control over what's stored.
Browser-Level Controls
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking all cookies might affect site functionality. You may need to log in more frequently or re-enter preferences each visit. Essential cookies will remain active to maintain basic operations.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site come from external services we use. Google Analytics tracks visitor patterns. Payment processors may set cookies during checkout. Embedded video content from platforms like YouTube includes their tracking mechanisms.
We're selective about third-party services and only work with providers who meet data protection standards. However, once you interact with third-party content, their privacy policies apply. We recommend reviewing those policies for services you engage with through our platform.
Data Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others might stick around for months or years, depending on their purpose. Analytics data gets aggregated and anonymized after 90 days, while preference cookies remain until you clear them or they reach their expiration date.
You can delete cookies manually through your browser settings at any time. This gives you a fresh start, though you'll need to reconfigure preferences and may be logged out of accounts.
Updates to This Policy
Web technologies evolve constantly. As we adopt new tools or retire old ones, this policy will change to reflect current practices. We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top whenever we make revisions. Significant changes will be communicated through email or prominent site notices.
We encourage checking back periodically, especially if you're particular about tracking preferences. The financial education landscape shifts regularly, and our approach to data collection shifts with it.
Questions About Cookies?
If something in this policy isn't clear or you have specific concerns about how we handle tracking, reach out to us directly.
Email: contact@oliventarqa.com
Phone: +44 7766 487041
Address: 178 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DW, United Kingdom