Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
When you visit youatox.info, we want to be transparent about how we gather information. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use, why we need them, and how you can adjust your preferences. We're not fans of unnecessary jargon, so we'll keep this straightforward.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites save on your device. They help sites remember things about your visit – like whether you've been here before or what settings you prefer. Think of them as digital sticky notes.
We also use similar technologies like web beacons and pixels. These work alongside cookies to help us understand how people interact with our content. None of this involves collecting your name or address unless you choose to share it with us directly.
Types of Tracking We Use
Not all tracking serves the same purpose. Here's what happens when you browse our site:
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functioning properly. Without them, basic features like secure connections and page navigation wouldn't work. We can't turn these off because they're necessary for youatox.info to operate.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices – things like display preferences or whether you've accepted our policy. They make repeat visits smoother, but the site will still work without them.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand which pages get visited most and where people spend their time. This helps us improve the content and structure of our site. The data we collect is aggregated and anonymous.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests. We use them to show relevant content about investment education. You can opt out of these entirely through your browser settings.
Why We Track This Information
The data we collect serves specific purposes related to running an educational platform. Here's what we actually do with it:
- Understand which educational resources get the most attention so we can create more helpful content
- Remember your preferences when you return to avoid asking the same questions repeatedly
- Identify technical issues that might affect your experience on different devices
- Measure how people find our site and which topics generate the most interest
- Improve page loading times and site performance based on actual usage patterns
- Show relevant educational content that matches your apparent interests
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over most cookies. Your browser lets you block them entirely, though this might affect how some websites function. Each browser handles this differently, but the settings are usually found in the privacy or security section.
Here's where to look in popular browsers:
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
Most browsers offer a privacy or incognito mode that doesn't save cookies after you close the window. This can be useful if you're browsing on a shared device.
How Long We Keep This Data
Different cookies stay active for different periods. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others might last weeks or months, depending on their purpose. Analytics data typically gets stored for up to two years, while marketing cookies usually expire after 90 days. You can clear all cookies manually through your browser settings whenever you want.
Third-Party Tracking
Some cookies on our site come from external services we use – like analytics platforms or content delivery networks. These companies have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data. We choose partners carefully, but we can't control their practices once data leaves our site.
If you want to block third-party cookies specifically, most browsers have a setting for that. It won't affect cookies from youatox.info itself, just the ones from external domains.
Changes to This Policy
Technology changes. Regulations evolve. When we update this policy, we'll revise the date at the top. Significant changes might get highlighted on the site for a few weeks. We recommend checking back occasionally if you're interested in how we handle tracking.
Questions About Cookies?
If something here doesn't make sense or you have specific concerns about how we use tracking technologies, get in touch. We're happy to explain things in more detail.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353214274783
Address: Loricas, Carrowkeale, Co. Tipperary, V94 A8R5, Ireland