Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2025
We believe you deserve clear information about how we track your activity on glowstreamzone.com. This isn't your typical legal document full of jargon. We've written it in plain English because transparency matters to us.
Cookies are small text files that sit on your device when you visit our site. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our budget control tools, and improve your overall experience. Some are essential for the site to work properly. Others help us make things better.
Your Current Cookie Status
What Tracking Technologies We Use
Like most modern websites, we rely on several tracking methods to keep glowstreamzone.com running smoothly. Cookies are the main tool, but we also use web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies. They all serve different purposes, from remembering your login details to understanding which budget planning features you find most helpful.
When you visit our site, your browser automatically sends us certain information. We combine this with cookie data to create a fuller picture of how our financial education platform is being used. This helps us spot problems quickly and roll out improvements that actually matter to Australian users managing their finances.
Types of Cookies We Deploy
Essential Cookies
These keep the website functional. Without them, you wouldn't be able to log into your budget dashboard or save your financial preferences. They're non-negotiable for basic site operation.
Examples:
- Session authentication tokens
- Security verification codes
- Load balancing identifiers
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices. Think of them as the site's memory of your preferences. They save your language settings, currency display options, and which budget categories you've customized.
Examples:
- Interface layout preferences
- Saved calculator settings
- Notification preferences
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand visitor behavior patterns. They tell us which budget planning tools get the most use, where people tend to drop off, and what content resonates with Australian households trying to save money.
Examples:
- Page visit tracking
- Feature usage metrics
- User journey mapping
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity across different websites to show you relevant financial education content. They help us measure campaign effectiveness and avoid showing you the same message repeatedly.
Examples:
- Ad personalization tags
- Conversion tracking pixels
- Retargeting identifiers
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser. Others persist longer so we can remember you when you return. Here's what we typically retain:
Session Duration
Essential authentication cookies expire when you log out or close your browser. These are temporary by design and contain no personal financial data.
30 Days
Functional preference cookies last about a month. This gives you a consistent experience without requiring constant reconfiguration of your budget dashboard settings.
24 Months
Analytics cookies can persist for up to two years. This longer window helps us identify seasonal patterns in how Australians approach budget planning throughout different financial years.
Custom Duration
Marketing cookies vary based on campaign requirements. Some might expire after a week. Others could last several months. We regularly review and purge outdated tracking tags.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control. Every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies. The button at the top of this page rejects all non-essential tracking on glowstreamzone.com specifically. But if you want to adjust settings across all websites, here's how to do it in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Chrome Cookie SettingsMozilla Firefox
Firefox Cookie SettingsSafari
Safari Cookie SettingsMicrosoft Edge
Edge Cookie SettingsImportant Note About Blocking
Blocking all cookies will affect your experience on glowstreamzone.com. You might not be able to save your budget templates, and certain interactive tools may not function properly. We've designed the site to work with essential cookies only, but some convenience features require additional tracking.
Updates to This Policy
Digital privacy laws change. Technology evolves. We update this policy periodically to reflect new tracking methods or changes in how we collect data. When we make significant changes, we'll notify active users through email or a prominent banner on the site.
We last revised this policy in February 2025. The next scheduled review is planned for August 2025, though we may update it sooner if Australian privacy regulations require it or if we introduce new features to the budget control platform.
Questions About Our Cookie Practices?
If you're unsure about any aspect of how we track data on glowstreamzone.com, reach out. We're happy to explain our practices in more detail or help you adjust your privacy settings.