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What Are Cookies, Really?

Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. They're like digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about your visit.

These files contain bits of information – maybe your language preference, items you've looked at, or whether you're logged in. When you come back to the site, your browser sends these cookies back to our server so we can recognize you and personalize your experience.

Some cookies stick around for months (persistent cookies), while others disappear the moment you close your browser (session cookies). We use both types, depending on what makes sense for the specific function.

Here's something worth noting: Cookies can't access other files on your computer or spread viruses. They're read-only text files with limited, specific information. They can't execute code or dig around in your personal files.

Types of Tracking We Use

Not all cookies are created equal. We categorize ours into four main types based on what they do and why we need them:

Specific Cookies We Deploy

Here's a breakdown of the actual cookies you'll encounter on asyralento.com. We're being transparent about what each one does:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
domain_session	Maintains your active session while browsing	Session only
user_preferences	Stores your dashboard settings and display options	12 months
analytics_id	Anonymous identifier for tracking site usage patterns	24 months
auth_token	Keeps you securely logged into your account	30 days
campaign_source	Tracks how you found our site (search, social, direct)	90 days

Some of these cookies come from third-party services we integrate with – like analytics platforms or content delivery networks. We carefully vet any external service that places cookies on our site.

How Tracking Improves Your Experience

Let's get specific about the benefits. Here's what cookies actually do for you when you use asyralento.com:

Personalized Dashboard

When you customize your budget automation dashboard – rearranging widgets, setting up custom categories, choosing which accounts to display – cookies remember all of that. You don't have to reconfigure everything each time you log in.

Faster Page Loading

Cookies help us cache certain elements of the site on your device. This means repeat visits load significantly faster because your browser doesn't need to download everything from scratch. Especially helpful if you're checking your budget on the go.

Security Enhancements

Essential cookies protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats. They verify that form submissions actually come from you, not from malicious scripts trying to hijack your session.

Better Features Through Feedback

Analytics cookies show us which features people actually use versus which ones sit ignored. This data directly influences our development priorities. If nobody's using a feature, maybe it needs redesigning or better explanation.

We track error rates to identify bugs affecting real users
We measure feature adoption to prioritize improvements
We analyze navigation paths to simplify complex workflows
We monitor performance metrics to optimize loading speeds

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You're in control. Here's how to manage or disable cookies if you prefer browsing without them:

Browser-Level Controls

Every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies. The exact steps vary, but here's the general approach for major browsers:

Open your browser's settings or preferences menu
Look for privacy, security, or content settings
Find the cookies or site data section
Choose to block third-party cookies, all cookies, or specific sites
You can also clear existing cookies from this menu

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will break some functionality on asyralento.com. Certain features simply won't work without session cookies, for instance. We recommend blocking only third-party cookies if you want a middle-ground approach.

Mobile Device Settings

On smartphones and tablets, cookie controls live in your browser app's settings. The process mirrors desktop browsers – open settings, navigate to privacy options, and adjust cookie preferences. Some mobile browsers are more restrictive by default, which is actually good for privacy.

A heads up: If you use private or incognito browsing modes, cookies get deleted automatically when you close the browser window. This gives you a clean slate each session but means you'll lose conveniences like saved preferences.

Data Retention and Your Rights

We don't keep cookie data forever. Different types have different lifespans based on their purpose:

Session cookies disappear immediately when you close your browser. Functional cookies typically last between 6 and 12 months. Analytics cookies might persist for up to 24 months to help us spot long-term trends. Marketing cookies usually expire after 90 days.

You have rights regarding the data we collect through cookies. Under Australian privacy legislation, you can request to know what information we've gathered, ask us to delete it, or object to certain types of processing. We take these requests seriously and respond within 30 days.

Third-Party Services

Some cookies on asyralento.com come from external services we integrate with. These might include analytics providers, content delivery networks, or payment processors. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they use cookie data.

We only work with reputable third parties who meet our privacy standards. But you should know that when third-party cookies are involved, both asyralento and that external service can access the cookie data within their respective systems.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes. Regulations evolve. We might add new features that require different tracking approaches. When we update this cookie policy, we'll change the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page.

For significant changes – like adding new categories of cookies or changing data retention periods – we'll notify active users via email. We recommend checking back periodically if you want to stay informed about how we use tracking technologies.

This policy specifically covers asyralento.com. If you follow links to other websites (even if we mention them or recommend them), those sites have their own cookie policies that you'll need to review separately.