What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They're basically tiny pieces of data that help websites remember things about you between visits. Think of them like digital bookmarks that help our site recognize you when you come back.

Most websites you visit use cookies in some form. They've been around since the mid-1990s and have become a standard part of how the internet works. Some cookies disappear when you close your browser, while others stick around to remember your preferences for future visits.

At connectivebraintech.com, we use cookies to make your experience smoother and to understand how people use our budgeting tools and educational resources.

Types of Cookies We Use

How Cookies Improve Your Experience

When you're working with budgeting tools, cookies help us maintain your progress. If you're halfway through setting up a budget plan and need to step away, cookies ensure your work is still there when you return.

For our learning materials, cookies remember which lessons you've completed and which resources you've accessed. This way, you can pick up right where you left off without scrolling through everything to find your place.

Analytics cookies show us patterns in how people use the site. If we notice lots of users struggling with a particular feature, we know to improve it or add better instructions. This feedback loop has been genuinely helpful in making our tools more intuitive.

Cookie Data Retention

These durations represent maximum retention periods. Many cookies expire sooner based on your activity and browser settings. You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Every modern browser gives you control over cookies. The exact steps vary, but generally you'll find cookie settings under Privacy or Security sections in your browser preferences.

• Chrome: Navigate to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and site data. Here you can view all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear existing ones.
• Firefox: Go to Settings, select Privacy & Security, then scroll to Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection that blocks many cookies automatically.
• Safari: Open Preferences, click Privacy, and you'll see options to prevent cross-site tracking and manage website data including cookies.
• Edge: Access Settings, then Privacy and Services. Under Clear browsing data, you can manage and delete cookies, or adjust tracking prevention levels.

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might affect how some websites function. You might need to re-enter login information more frequently or lose personalized settings.

Third-Party Cookies

We use some services that place their own cookies on your device. These include analytics providers and educational content platforms that help us deliver better resources.

For example, when we embed video tutorials or interactive budget calculators from trusted partners, those tools may use cookies to remember your progress or preferences within their features. We only work with providers who maintain strong privacy standards and comply with data protection regulations.

Third-party cookies are subject to those providers' privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies if you want detailed information about their specific cookie practices.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes, and so do privacy regulations. We review this policy periodically and update it when necessary to reflect new practices or legal requirements.

When we make significant changes, we'll post a notice on our site and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For major updates that affect your rights or how we handle data, we might send an email notification to registered users.

We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed about our cookie practices, especially if privacy and data handling are important concerns for you.