What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them

Look, cookies aren't mysterious. They're just tiny text files that sit on your device when you visit our site. Think of them as little notes that help our website remember who you are and what you were doing.

We use these tracking technologies to make your experience better. When you come back to evolvechannelmark.com, cookies help us remember your preferences so you don't have to start from scratch every time. They also help us understand how people use our budget prioritization tools – which pages are helpful, which ones might need work.

And yes, some cookies help us show you relevant information based on what you've looked at before. But we're not doing anything sneaky here. Everything we track serves a purpose in making your financial planning experience smoother.

Types of Tracking We Use

Different cookies do different jobs. Here's what you'll find when you use our site:

How Long Cookies Stick Around

Not all cookies last the same amount of time. Some disappear the moment you close your browser – we call these session cookies. Others hang around longer.

Our essential cookies might last a few months because they need to remember your login status. Analytics cookies typically expire after two years. Marketing cookies? Usually around 13 months, though some third-party ones might vary.

You can clear cookies anytime through your browser settings. Just know that doing so means the site won't remember your preferences next time you visit.

Taking Control of Your Cookies

You've got options here. Every modern browser lets you manage cookies – accept them, block them, or delete what's already there.

Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Tracking

We're transparent about this – some cookies on our site come from third parties. For example, if we embed a video or use an analytics service, those providers might set their own cookies.

We only work with reputable partners who follow Australian privacy standards, but we can't control their cookies directly. Each service has its own privacy policy that explains what they do with data.

The most common third parties you might encounter on evolvechannelmark.com include analytics providers, content delivery networks, and payment processors. All are chosen carefully to maintain your data security.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes. Regulations change. So yeah, we'll update this policy when needed. When we do, we'll change the date at the top and might notify regular users if there's something significant.

We recommend checking back occasionally – especially if you're privacy-conscious and want to stay informed about how we handle tracking.