Cookie Policy
We want to be upfront about how kaluntheriq.com uses tracking technologies. This page explains what these tools do, why we need them, and how you can control them on your device.
What We Mean by Tracking Technologies
When you visit kaluntheriq.com, small pieces of data get stored on your device. Most people call these cookies, but there are actually several different types of tracking tools we use.
Think of them as temporary notes that help your browser remember things between visits. Some last for just one session. Others stick around for months or even years, depending on what they're doing.
We're not just talking about traditional cookies here. There are also local storage objects, session tokens, and pixel tags. Each serves a slightly different purpose in making the site work properly and helping us understand how people interact with our financial modelling resources.
How These Tools Actually Work
Here's the technical bit without getting too deep into the weeds. When you land on our site, your browser automatically sends a request to our servers. In response, we send back the webpage content along with instructions to store certain data locally.
That stored data might include things like your language preference, whether you're logged in, or which pages you've already viewed. Next time you visit, your browser sends this information back to us so we can personalise your experience.
The Four Main Categories
Essential Operations
These keep the website functional. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate between pages properly or access secure areas like your account dashboard. They're non-negotiable if you want to use the site.
Functional Enhancements
These remember your choices. Things like which currency you prefer to see, whether you want the site in dark mode, or if you've dismissed certain notification banners. They make return visits smoother.
Performance Analytics
We use these to see which parts of the site get the most attention and where people tend to drop off. It helps us figure out what's working and what needs improvement. The data is anonymised so we're not tracking individuals.
Marketing Optimisation
These track whether you came from an ad campaign and help us understand which marketing efforts actually bring people to the site. We also use them to avoid showing you the same promotional content repeatedly.
Specific Examples from Our Platform
Let's get concrete about what's happening on kaluntheriq.com specifically. Here are the main tracking technologies we deploy and what each one does.
- session_token: Keeps you logged into your account as you move between different learning modules. Expires when you close your browser.
- user_preferences: Stores your interface settings like sidebar collapse state, preferred calculation methods, and display options. Lasts 12 months.
- analytics_id: Anonymous identifier used to track aggregate usage patterns across the site. Helps us understand which financial modelling topics get the most engagement. Expires after 24 months.
- marketing_source: Records how you first found kaluntheriq.com, whether through search, social media, or direct navigation. Used for attribution reporting. Lasts 90 days.
- lesson_progress: Saves your position within video tutorials and interactive exercises so you can pick up where you left off. Stored for 6 months.
- notification_dismissed: Remembers which announcement banners you've already closed so we don't show them again. Expires after 30 days.
The essential operation cookies are mandatory. Everything else is technically optional, but disabling them will significantly limit site functionality and your overall experience.
Taking Control Through Your Browser
You're not stuck with our default settings. Every modern browser gives you tools to manage tracking technologies, though the process differs depending on which one you use.
Most browsers let you block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies (from kaluntheriq.com directly), or review and delete stored data on a case-by-case basis. Some have built-in tracking protection that automatically limits certain types of monitoring.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Each browser handles this differently. Here's where to look for the relevant settings:
Keep in mind that blocking everything will break certain features. You won't stay logged in, your preferences won't save, and some interactive tools might not work properly.
Data Retention and Storage Duration
Different tracking technologies have different lifespans. Some disappear the moment you close your browser. Others hang around for years unless you manually delete them.
| Data Type | Storage Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Authentication | Until browser closes | Maintains secure login state during active use |
| User Interface Preferences | 12 months | Remembers customised settings across visits |
| Learning Progress Data | 6 months | Saves position within courses and modules |
| Analytics Identifiers | 24 months | Tracks aggregate usage patterns anonymously |
| Marketing Attribution | 90 days | Measures effectiveness of promotional campaigns |
| Notification Dismissals | 30 days | Prevents repeated display of closed messages |
What Happens at Expiration
When a cookie or stored object reaches its expiration date, it gets automatically deleted from your device. The next time you visit, we'll create a fresh one if needed.
You can also manually clear stored data at any time through your browser settings. This essentially resets everything as if you were visiting for the first time.
Third-Party Tracking Components
Some of the tracking technologies on kaluntheriq.com come from external services we use. For example, our video hosting provider sets its own cookies to handle playback preferences and buffering.
We also use Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns and user behaviour. This means Google places tracking identifiers on your device when you visit our site. The data collected through these tools is subject to Google's privacy policies as well as ours.
Marketing platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn also drop pixels on certain pages to help us measure ad campaign performance. These third-party trackers operate under their respective companies' policies.
While we carefully vet which external services we integrate, we can't directly control how those companies use the data they collect. That's why we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties if you're concerned about cross-site tracking.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes fast, and our tracking practices evolve as we add new features or switch to different analytics providers. When we make substantial changes to how we use cookies, we'll update the date at the top of this page.
For major revisions, we'll also post a notification on the homepage or send an email to registered users. But you're ultimately responsible for checking back periodically to see if anything has changed.
If new regulations come into effect requiring different tracking practices, we'll adjust accordingly and update this policy to reflect those changes.
Questions About Our Tracking Practices?
If something here isn't clear or you want more specific information about how we use tracking technologies, reach out to us directly.
Email: contact@kaluntheriq.com
Phone: +61 404 902 284
Address: 210/86 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia