What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our platform. Think of them as digital bookmarks that make your next visit smoother.

We also use related technologies like web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. These work differently but serve similar purposes—helping us provide better service while respecting your privacy.

Types of Tracking We Use

How Tracking Enhances Your Experience

Here's what actually happens behind the scenes. When you set up your financial goals, functional cookies remember your categories and target amounts. This means you don't have to re-enter everything each time you log in.

Analytical tracking shows us patterns. Maybe most Australian users access the platform on Sunday evenings to review their weekly spending. That tells us when to schedule system maintenance—definitely not on Sunday nights.

Practical Examples

• When you switch between mobile and desktop, cookies help sync your view preferences so both displays match your chosen layout
• Session cookies keep your login active while you're working, then expire when you close the browser for security
• Performance tracking identifies if chart loading takes too long for users on slower connections, prompting us to add data compression
• Functional cookies store your dashboard widget arrangement so you're not reorganizing them every visit

Data Retention and Storage

Different tracking technologies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser—these handle temporary things like keeping you logged in during a single visit.

Persistent cookies stick around longer, typically between 30 days and two years depending on their purpose. Preference cookies might last a year because your display settings don't change often. Analytical cookies usually refresh every few months as we gather new usage data.

We regularly review stored tracking data and delete anything that's no longer serving a clear purpose. Your actual financial information isn't stored in cookies—that lives securely in our encrypted databases with completely different protection protocols.

Managing Your Preferences

Mobile browsers work similarly but the exact steps vary. Check your browser's help section for specific instructions. On iOS, you can also control tracking through Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security.

Third-Party Tracking

We occasionally use services from other companies—like analytics providers—that set their own cookies. We're selective about which third parties we work with and ensure they meet Australian privacy standards.

These partners don't have access to your financial account details. They might see general usage patterns like which pages you visit or how long you spend on certain features, but that data stays anonymized.

You can opt out of third-party analytical tracking without affecting your ability to use farentoliva.com. Essential third-party cookies (like those handling secure payment processing) still need to function for transactions to work properly.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes and so do privacy regulations. We update this policy when we adopt new tracking methods or when laws require different disclosures. Major changes get announced through email notifications to active users.

The date at the top of this page shows when we last made revisions. We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you notice new features on the platform that might use different tracking approaches.