Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
At quineliora, we believe in complete transparency about how we collect and use information when you visit our website. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
When you access quineliora.com, certain data gets stored on your device through small text files. These help us understand how people interact with our site and allow us to improve your experience over time.
What Are Tracking Technologies
Think of these as tiny pieces of code that help websites remember you. When you visit our site, these technologies store information about your preferences, session details, and browsing patterns. They're not programs and can't carry viruses.
Most websites you visit daily use similar technology. They make the web more functional and personalized. Without them, you'd need to log in every time you moved to a new page or reset your preferences constantly.
We use several types of tracking methods:
- Session-based trackers that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent trackers that remain on your device for a set period
- First-party trackers placed directly by quineliora.com
- Third-party trackers from services we work with
- Local storage technologies that function similarly but work differently
How We Use Tracking on quineliora
We're not collecting data just for the sake of it. Every piece of tracking technology we implement serves a specific purpose related to making our financial stress management resources more helpful.
Essential Function Trackers
Purpose: These make the website actually work. They handle things like keeping you logged in, remembering items in your cart, and maintaining your session as you move between pages.
Duration: Most expire when you close your browser, though some remain for up to 24 hours.
Can you disable them: Not really. Without these, core website functions break down.
Preference Trackers
Purpose: These remember your choices so you don't have to set them every visit. Things like language preferences, display settings, or form data you've entered.
Duration: Usually between one month and one year, depending on the specific preference.
Can you disable them: Yes, but you'll need to reset your preferences each visit.
Analytics Trackers
Purpose: We use these to understand which content helps people most. They tell us things like which articles get read completely, where people drop off, and what resources get downloaded.
Duration: Typically between one month and two years.
Can you disable them: Yes, and this won't affect your ability to use the site.
Performance Trackers
Purpose: These monitor technical performance like page load times, error messages, and server response rates. They help us identify and fix technical issues.
Duration: Generally expire after 30 days.
Can you disable them: Yes, though it makes diagnosing problems harder on our end.
Specific Tracking We Implement
Here's what actually happens when you visit our site. We're breaking this down by category so you can see exactly what information gets collected and why.
| Tracker Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain_session | Maintains your active session across pages | Browser session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your display and accessibility settings | 12 months | Functional |
| consent_record | Records your tracking preferences | 12 months | Essential |
| analytics_id | Anonymously tracks page visits and interactions | 24 months | Analytics |
| performance_monitor | Measures page load times and technical metrics | 30 days | Performance |
| resource_download | Tracks which educational resources get accessed | 6 months | Analytics |
How Tracking Enhances Your Experience
Let me give you some concrete examples of how this technology actually helps when you're using our financial stress management resources.
Remembering Where You Left Off
Say you're reading through our guide on managing debt stress. You get halfway through, then need to close your browser for a meeting. When you come back later, a preference tracker remembers where you were. You can pick up exactly where you stopped rather than searching through the article again.
Improving Content Recommendations
If analytics show that people who read about budgeting stress often move to articles about emergency funds, we can suggest relevant content. You're more likely to find helpful information without digging through unrelated material.
Fixing Technical Problems
Performance trackers help us spot issues quickly. When page load times spike for a particular resource, we get an alert. We can investigate and fix problems before they affect too many people.
Reducing Repetitive Actions
Without functional trackers, you'd need to re-enter information every time you fill out a form or adjust settings. These technologies save that repetitive work and make the site feel more responsive to your needs.
Data Retention Periods
We don't keep tracking data indefinitely. Different categories have different retention schedules based on their purpose.
Essential session data gets deleted immediately when you close your browser. Analytics information typically remains for two years, which gives us enough history to spot trends without holding onto outdated information. Preference settings stay active for up to a year, then expire if you haven't visited the site.
You can request deletion of your tracking data at any time by contacting us directly at info@quineliora.com.
Managing Your Tracking Preferences
You have several options for controlling how we track your activity. Some are more granular than others, and different approaches work better depending on your comfort level with technology.
Browser-Level Controls
Every modern browser includes settings for managing tracking technologies. The exact location varies, but you'll generally find these options under Privacy or Security settings.
In these menus, you can block all third-party trackers, delete existing ones, or prevent new ones from being set. Just know that blocking essential trackers might break website functionality.
Block All Trackers
The most restrictive option. This prevents any tracking technology from being stored on your device. Some website features won't work properly with this setting.
Allow First-Party Only
A middle-ground approach. You'll accept trackers from quineliora.com directly, but block third-party services we work with. Most functionality remains intact.
Block Third-Party Trackers
Blocks tracking from external services while allowing our own. This is what most privacy-focused browsers do by default these days.
Clear on Exit
Automatically deletes all tracking data when you close your browser. You'll need to log back in each visit, but nothing persists between sessions.
Third-Party Services
We work with a few external services that place their own tracking technologies when you visit our site. These include analytics providers, content delivery networks, and performance monitoring tools.
Each of these services operates under their own privacy policies. While we choose partners carefully, we don't directly control how they handle data once it's collected. You can review their specific policies through the links in our main privacy policy document.
If you want to opt out of third-party tracking specifically, most browsers now include an option to block these by default. Look for settings related to "third-party cookies" or "cross-site tracking."
Changes to This Policy
We update this policy when we add new tracking technologies or change how we use existing ones. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page and notify regular users through our usual communication channels.
For minor updates like clarifying language or fixing typos, we'll simply update the document without separate notification. We recommend checking back occasionally if you're particularly interested in how your data gets used.
If we start using tracking for substantially different purposes than outlined here, we'll ask for fresh consent rather than relying on your original acceptance.
Questions About Our Tracking Practices
If anything in this policy seems unclear, or if you have specific questions about how we collect and use data, get in touch with us directly.
Email: info@quineliora.com
Phone: +61 426 050 747
Mail: 6a/2-4 Old Castle Hill Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia
We respond to privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours during business days. For requests to delete your data or opt out of tracking, we'll process those within one week.