We're straightforward about how felanoviqua.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy explains what they are, why we need them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Think of cookies as small notes your browser keeps to remember things about your visits. They help us recognise you when you return and understand how you interact with our budget education resources.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They're not programs and can't carry viruses or access your computer. Most websites use them because they make browsing smoother and more personal.
When you first arrive at felanoviqua.com, we ask for your consent to use certain types of cookies. You can change your mind anytime through your browser settings or by contacting us directly.
We also use web beacons (sometimes called pixel tags) and similar technologies that work alongside cookies to help us understand how people use our educational content.
The Four Types We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to work properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to your account, and form submissions. Without these, felanoviqua.com simply can't function.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and choices. Things like your preferred language, location settings, or customised content display. They make your experience feel more personal and save you from repeating selections.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our budget education materials. They tell us which articles get read most, where people spend time, and where they might be getting stuck.
Marketing Cookies
These track your browsing habits to show you relevant information about our learning programs. They help us understand which educational topics interest you and prevent showing the same message repeatedly.
How We Actually Use Them
Here's the practical side of things. When someone signs up for our budget education newsletter, we set a cookie to remember that subscription. When you're halfway through a learning module and close your browser, cookies help you pick up where you left off.
- Keeping you logged in as you navigate between different resources and tools on our platform
- Remembering which budget calculators or planning worksheets you've used before
- Understanding which educational topics generate the most interest from Australian learners
- Measuring how effective our learning materials are at helping people understand financial concepts
- Showing you information about upcoming programs that match your interests
- Preventing fraud and maintaining security across all our educational services
- Improving page load times and overall site performance for better user experience
Specific Cookies on Felanoviqua.com
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
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| session_id | Maintains your login session and keeps you authenticated | Session only |
| user_preferences | Stores your site preferences and customisation choices | 12 months |
| learning_progress | Tracks where you are in educational modules and courses | 6 months |
| analytics_visitor | Helps us understand site usage patterns and popular content | 24 months |
| consent_status | Records your cookie consent choices | 12 months |
| programme_interest | Remembers which educational programs you've shown interest in | 3 months |
Essential cookies don't require your consent because they're necessary for the website to work. But we'll always ask before setting functional, analytical, or marketing cookies. You're in control of what gets stored on your device.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies. Most browsers let you block or delete them entirely, though this might affect how our educational platform works for you.
Browser Settings Guide
If you block all cookies, you won't be able to access personalised features or save your progress through our learning programs. Some tools and calculators might not work properly either.
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes other organisations set cookies when you visit felanoviqua.com. This happens when we embed content like educational videos or use analytics services to understand site usage.
We carefully select which third parties can set cookies on our site. They must meet our privacy standards and only use data in ways we've approved. Currently, we work with analytics providers and educational content platforms that help us deliver better learning experiences.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, which you can review through their websites. We encourage you to understand how they handle your information.
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
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Session Cookies
Deleted automatically when you close your browser. These handle temporary things like shopping carts or login sessions.
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Short-Term Cookies
Last between 30 days and 3 months. Used for recent preferences and temporary tracking of educational content interaction.
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Medium-Term Cookies
Retained for 6 months. These track learning progress and help us understand longer-term engagement patterns.
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Long-Term Cookies
Can last up to 12 months maximum. Reserved for important preferences and analytical data that helps improve our services over time.
Changes to This Policy
We review this cookie policy regularly and update it when we change how we use tracking technologies. The last update was in March 2025, reflecting our current practices for the 2025 academic year.
When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through a banner on felanoviqua.com or via email if you're registered with us. We'll also update the date at the top of this page.
It's worth checking back occasionally, especially if you have specific concerns about privacy or tracking. We're committed to being transparent about how we collect and use information.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
We're here to help you understand exactly how we use tracking technologies. Get in touch if anything's unclear.
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