Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
At crynavolent, we believe in being upfront about how our website works. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on crynavolent.com, and what choices you have.
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content about budget surplus management.
What Are Cookies and Why Do We Use Them?
Think of cookies as digital bookmarks. When you visit our website, these tiny files help us recognize you on return visits. They remember things like whether you prefer detailed financial charts or simplified summaries.
We use cookies to make your experience smoother. Without them, you'd need to re-enter your preferences every single time you visited. They also help us see which sections of our site are most useful so we can focus our efforts where they matter most.
- Keep you logged in as you move between pages
- Remember your language and display preferences
- Understand which resources are most helpful to Australian financial planners
- Improve page loading times and overall site performance
- Analyze which budget management tools get used most frequently
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Strictly Necessary
These cookies are required for basic site functionality. They enable core features like secure access to member areas and form submissions. You can't opt out of these because the site won't work properly without them.
Functional Preference Cookies
These remember choices you make, such as your preferred calculator view or notification settings. They make your visits more personalized and save you time on repeat visits.
Analytics Performance Tracking
We use these to see how visitors navigate our site. Which articles do people actually read? Where do they get stuck? This data helps us create better resources for financial planning professionals.
Marketing Targeting Cookies
These help us show relevant content based on your interests. If you've been reading about surplus investment strategies, we might highlight our related webinars happening in September 2025.
Detailed Cookie Information
Here's a breakdown of the specific cookies we deploy and what they do:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain_session | Maintains your active session while browsing | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your display and content preferences | 12 months | Functional |
| analytics_id | Tracks page views and user journeys | 24 months | Analytics |
| consent_status | Records your cookie consent choices | 12 months | Essential |
| content_engagement | Measures interaction with educational materials | 18 months | Analytics |
| campaign_source | Identifies how you found our site | 90 days | Marketing |
How Cookies Enhance Your Experience
Let me give you some practical examples. When you visit our budget calculator, cookies remember the last figures you entered. This means if you're comparing different surplus allocation scenarios, you don't have to start from scratch each time.
Our analytics cookies show us that most Australian financial advisors access our resources between 9am and 11am. This insight helps us schedule system maintenance for off-peak hours, so you're less likely to encounter downtime when you need the tools most.
Marketing cookies help us understand which topics resonate. If surplus diversification strategies are getting lots of attention, we'll create more content around that theme rather than wasting time on subjects nobody's interested in.
Data Retention and Storage
We don't keep cookie data indefinitely. Session cookies disappear as soon as you close your browser. Persistent cookies have expiration dates ranging from three months to two years, depending on their purpose.
Analytics data gets anonymized after six months. We keep aggregated statistics longer because they help us track trends over time, but individual user information gets stripped out.
If you delete your cookies or clear your browser data, all this information gets wiped immediately from your device. Our servers may retain anonymized analytics for historical comparison purposes.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control. Every major browser lets you manage cookies through its settings. You can block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete existing ones whenever you want.
Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will break certain site features. You might not be able to log in or submit forms. But blocking analytics or marketing cookies won't affect core functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Each browser handles cookie settings a bit differently. Here's where to find the controls:
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes cookies come from services we use rather than directly from crynavolent. For example, if we embed a video tutorial about surplus forecasting, the video platform might set its own cookies to remember playback settings.
We carefully vet third-party services to ensure they meet Australian privacy standards. However, their cookies are governed by their own policies, not ours. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with on our site.
Third-party analytics tools help us understand user behavior without building complex tracking systems ourselves. These services aggregate data across multiple websites, which helps them provide more accurate insights.
Your Rights and Choices
Right to Know
You can request a copy of what data we've collected through cookies. We'll provide this information in a readable format within 30 days.
Right to Delete
Ask us to delete your cookie data, and we will. Some essential cookies will get recreated when you visit again because they're necessary for site operation.
Right to Opt Out
You can opt out of non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.
Right to Object
If you believe we're using cookies inappropriately, you can file a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes, and so do privacy regulations. We review this policy twice a year and update it whenever we make significant changes to how we use cookies.
When we update the policy, we'll change the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For major changes that affect your rights, we'll send an email notification to registered users at least 30 days before the changes take effect.
We encourage you to check back periodically, especially if you haven't visited in a while. The financial services landscape in Australia is evolving, and we adapt our practices to stay compliant with current regulations.
Questions About Our Cookie Usage?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or if you have specific concerns about how we use cookies, we're here to help. Real people read and respond to privacy inquiries.
Email: info@crynavolent.com
Phone: +61 755 228 793
Mail: Suite 15 Level 1 104 Bathurst St Sydney NSW 2000, Australia