Cookie Policy for Financial Security and Literacy Courses

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

1. Introduction to Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. These digital markers help us improve your browsing experience, understand user interactions, and provide personalized financial education content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: Enable core website functionality
  • Examples:
  • Login authentication
  • Security session management
  • Form submission tracking

Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: Understand website usage and user behavior
  • Examples:
  • User engagement tracking
  • Page view measurement
  • Navigation path analysis

Preference Cookies

  • Purpose: Remember user settings and personalization
  • Examples:
  • Language preferences
  • Course difficulty level selection
  • Learning dashboard customization

Marketing Cookies

  • Purpose: Support targeted educational content and engagement
  • Examples:
  • Recommended financial literacy courses
  • Personalized learning path suggestions
  • Workshop and webinar promotions

3. Third-Party Cookies

We utilize carefully selected third-party tools to enhance our educational platform:

  • Google Analytics
  • YouTube embedded learning resources
  • Interactive financial simulation platforms
  • Essential Cookies: Up to 30 days
  • Analytics Cookies: Up to 24 months
  • Preference Cookies: Up to 12 months
  • Marketing Cookies: Up to 6 months
  • Clear opt-in/opt-out options
  • Granular cookie preferences
  • Easy withdrawal of consent at any time

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Tools

  • Use browser extensions for comprehensive cookie management
  • Utilize built-in browser private/incognito modes

6. User Rights

Under GDPR principles, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request cookie data deletion
  • Object to data processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

7. Contact Information

For any cookie-related inquiries:

8. Compliance Statement

We are committed to transparent data practices and continuous improvement of our privacy protections.

9. Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. We recommend reviewing it regularly.

10. Disclaimer

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