Cookie and Tracking Policy
Last updated: March 2025
When you visit noravexio.com, we want you to know exactly what information gets collected and why. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking methods to make your experience better, remember your preferences, and understand how people interact with our budgeting tools and educational resources.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. Think of them as bookmarks that help the site remember who you are and what you've done. They don't contain personal information like your name or address, but they do store things like your settings, which pages you've visited, and how long you stayed.
Most websites use them because they make browsing smoother. Without cookies, you'd need to log in every time you clicked a new page, and the site wouldn't remember any of your preferences.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the site working properly. They handle things like security, navigation between pages, and access to protected areas. You can't turn these off because the website literally wouldn't function without them. When you log into your budgeting dashboard, these cookies make sure you stay logged in as you move around.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices so you don't have to keep making them. Your preferred currency display, language settings, or whether you've dismissed certain notifications. They make your experience more personalized without tracking who you are outside our site.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how people use our educational content and budgeting tools. They tell us which articles get read most, where people get confused and leave, and which features get ignored. This information helps us make better decisions about what content to create and which tools need improvement.
Marketing Cookies
These track your visits across our site to build a picture of your interests. If you've been reading about zero-based budgeting techniques, we might show you related workshop information. They also help us measure whether our advertising works and avoid showing you the same message repeatedly.
How Long Do They Stick Around?
Some cookies disappear the moment you close your browser. We call these session cookies. Others can hang around for months or even years, depending on what they're doing. Here's the breakdown:
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Deleted when you close your browser | Keep you logged in while browsing |
| Authentication | 7 days | Remember your login between visits |
| Preferences | 12 months | Store your settings and choices |
| Analytics | 24 months | Track usage patterns over time |
| Marketing | 6 months | Deliver relevant workshop information |
Other Tracking Methods We Use
Beyond cookies, there are a few other ways we collect information about how people use our site:
- Web beacons (also called pixel tags) are tiny transparent images embedded in emails or pages that tell us when you've opened something or clicked through
- Local storage lets us save data in your browser that persists even after you clear cookies, which helps with things like saving your budget drafts
- Server logs automatically record technical information like your IP address, browser type, and which pages you accessed
- Device fingerprinting analyzes your browser configuration to recognize repeat visitors without using traditional cookies
What Information Gets Collected?
We gather both technical data and behavioral information. Technical stuff includes your IP address, device type, operating system, browser version, and screen resolution. Behavioral data covers which pages you visit, how long you stay, what you click on, and where you came from before landing on our site.
This information gets combined to help us understand patterns. For example, if we notice that mobile users abandon our budget calculator halfway through, we know we need to redesign it for smaller screens.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control of what tracking you allow. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, though doing so might break parts of the website. Here's how to manage them in different browsers:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing ones.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection that blocks many tracking cookies automatically.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks most third-party cookies by default and offers intelligent tracking prevention.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Edge offers three levels of tracking prevention: basic, balanced, and strict.
Keep in mind that blocking cookies will affect your experience on noravexio.com. You'll need to log in every time you visit, your preferences won't be saved, and some interactive features might not work properly. Essential cookies can't be disabled because they're necessary for basic site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use several external services that place their own cookies. Our analytics platform tracks how people move through the site. Our video hosting service remembers your playback preferences. Our email system monitors whether you've opened newsletters or clicked links.
Each of these services has its own privacy policy explaining how they handle data. When you use noravexio.com, you're agreeing to let these third parties collect information according to their own policies. If you want to opt out of specific third-party tracking, you'll need to visit their websites and adjust settings there.
Updates to This Policy
We review and update this policy periodically as our tracking practices evolve or regulations change. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top and might notify you through email or a banner on the site. Continuing to use noravexio.com after we post changes means you accept the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If you want more information about how we use cookies or have specific concerns about your data, get in touch with us. We're here to help you understand what's happening with your information.
Email us at help@noravexio.com or visit our office at Shp 2 Lismore Shop.Square 1, 9 McKenzie St, Lismore NSW 2480. You can also call +61 403 640 456 during business hours.