Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use tracking technologies on corvalenith.com
At corvalenith, we believe in being upfront 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.
We've written this in plain language because legal jargon helps no one. If something's still unclear after reading this, reach out to us directly.
What Are Tracking Technologies?
When people say "cookies," they're usually talking about small text files that websites store on your device. But there's more to it than that. We use several different methods to collect information about how people interact with our site.
Think of these technologies as tools that help us remember your preferences and understand which parts of our website work well and which don't. Some are essential for the site to function properly. Others help us improve your experience over time.
Essential Tracking
These are necessary for basic website functions. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate between pages or access secure areas. We can't turn these off because the site literally wouldn't work.
Functional Tracking
These remember your choices and preferences. Things like your language selection or region settings. They make your experience more personalized without collecting sensitive data.
Analytical Tracking
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site. Which pages get the most traffic? Where do people tend to leave? This information helps us make informed decisions about improvements.
Marketing Tracking
These track your activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests. We're transparent about using these because they help us show you relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.
What Information We Collect
The data we collect through these technologies varies depending on their purpose. Here's what we typically gather:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version you're using
- Device information including screen size and operating system
- Pages you visit on our site and how long you spend on them
- Where you came from before landing on our site
- Buttons or links you click while browsing
- Search terms you enter in our site search
- Date and time of your visit
Most of this information is anonymous. We're not sitting here watching individual users browse around. The data gets aggregated so we can spot patterns and trends rather than track specific people.
Why We Use These Technologies
Every piece of tracking we implement serves a specific purpose. We don't collect data just for the sake of it.
Improving Site Performance
When we notice that a particular page loads slowly or causes errors, we can investigate and fix it. If most visitors leave at a certain point, that tells us something needs attention. These insights come directly from analytical tracking.
Understanding Our Audience
Knowing which topics interest our visitors most helps us create better content. If financial analysis tools get heavy traffic while other sections don't, we know where to focus our efforts. This benefits everyone who uses the site.
Personalizing Your Experience
Functional tracking means you don't have to reset your preferences every time you visit. The site remembers your choices and adjusts accordingly. Small conveniences like this add up over time.
Measuring What Works
When we run educational webinars or create new resources, marketing tracking shows us whether people find them valuable. We can see which channels bring engaged visitors versus those who bounce immediately. This feedback loop keeps us honest about what's actually helpful.
Managing Your Preferences
You're not stuck with our default settings. Every major browser gives you control over how tracking technologies work on your device. The process varies slightly depending on which browser you use, but the options are always there.
Most browsers let you block all tracking technologies, block only third-party ones, or delete existing ones. Some offer more granular controls. Keep in mind that blocking essential tracking may affect how the site functions.
How Long We Keep This Information
Different types of data stick around for different lengths of time. Essential tracking data typically expires when you close your browser. Functional preferences might last for months so you don't have to keep resetting them.
Analytical data usually gets retained for up to two years. That gives us enough historical context to spot long-term trends without hoarding information indefinitely. Marketing tracking varies depending on the specific tool, but we regularly review and purge old data that's no longer useful.
You can always request deletion of your data by contacting us directly. We'll walk you through what that means and what the consequences might be for your site experience.
Third-Party Services
Some of the tracking technologies on our site come from third-party services we use. Analytics platforms, for example, provide tools we integrate into corvalenith.com. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.
We're selective about which third parties we work with, but we can't control their practices once data reaches them. That's why we encourage you to review their policies as well. We'll always disclose which third-party services we use and link to their relevant documentation.
We don't sell your data to third parties. Any data sharing that happens is limited to service providers who help us operate and improve the website. These relationships are governed by contracts that specify how data can be used.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Our practices evolve. When we make significant updates to how we use tracking technologies, we'll update this policy and note the revision date at the bottom of the page.
For major changes that affect your privacy rights, we'll provide more prominent notice through email or a banner on the site. You won't have to hunt for information about important updates.
Your Rights Under Australian Law
Australian privacy legislation gives you specific rights regarding your personal information. You can request access to the data we've collected about you, ask for corrections if something's inaccurate, or request deletion in certain circumstances.
If you believe we've mishandled your information or violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. We'd prefer you contact us first so we can address the issue directly, but that choice is entirely yours.
Questions About This Policy?
We know privacy policies can be confusing even when written in plain language. If you have questions about how we use tracking technologies or want to exercise any of your rights, get in touch.
Email us at contact@corvalenith.com
Call us at +61 410 424 043
Visit us at 11 Nimmitabel St, Queanbeyan West NSW 2620, Australia