Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
pelorinthos uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on pelorinthos.com to help you get the most out of your visit. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We believe in being straightforward about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. They're pretty common across the internet – most sites use them in some form. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help websites remember things about your visit.
When you come back to our site, these cookies help us recognize your device and remember your preferences. They don't store personal information like your name or address on their own. Instead, they typically contain a unique identifier that helps our systems connect your browsing session to relevant settings and information.
Beyond traditional cookies, we also use web beacons (sometimes called pixel tags) and similar technologies. These work alongside cookies to help us understand how people interact with our content and services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Not all cookies do the same thing. Here's how we categorize the different types you might encounter on pelorinthos.com:
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these, parts of our site simply won't work as intended.
Functional Cookies
These help us remember your choices and preferences – things like your preferred language settings or region. They make your experience more personalized without collecting data for marketing purposes.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our website. They help us identify which pages are most popular, where people spend their time, and what content resonates. This information guides our improvements.
Marketing Cookies
These track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant content and advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party partners we work with for advertising purposes.
Why We Use These Technologies
Cookies aren't just about tracking – they actually make your experience better in several practical ways. Here's what they help us accomplish:
- Keep you logged in as you move between pages (no one wants to sign in repeatedly)
- Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
- Understand which parts of our site are working well and which need improvement
- Protect against fraudulent activity and maintain security
- Load pages faster by storing certain information locally on your device
- Show you relevant content based on your interests and browsing patterns
- Help us test new features and designs to see what works best
For example, when you're exploring our budget risk management resources, analytical cookies help us see which tools get used most often. That tells us where to focus our development efforts – and ultimately means better resources for you.
Specific Cookies in Use
We want to be transparent about what's actually running on our site. Here's a breakdown of the main cookies you'll encounter:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing the site | Session (expires when you close browser) |
| user_preferences | Stores your display and accessibility settings | 12 months |
| analytics_track | Collects anonymous usage statistics | 24 months |
| content_viewed | Remembers which resources you've accessed | 6 months |
| marketing_consent | Records your marketing preferences | 12 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site come from third-party services we use. For instance, if we embed a video from another platform, that platform may set its own cookies. We work with reputable partners, but it's worth noting that we don't control how these third-party cookies function.
Common third-party services that may set cookies include analytics providers, content delivery networks, and marketing platforms. Each of these has their own privacy policies that govern how they collect and use data.
How Long Cookies Stay Active
Cookies don't last forever. They fall into two main categories based on lifespan:
Session Cookies
These are temporary. They exist only while you're actively browsing our site and disappear once you close your browser. They're mainly used for essential functions like maintaining your login state during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies
These stick around for a set period – anywhere from a few days to a couple of years, depending on their purpose. They're stored on your device and activate whenever you return to our site. We use them for things like remembering your preferences between visits.
The duration is intentional. We set expiration dates based on what makes sense for each cookie's purpose. Essential cookies might last just for your session, while preference cookies might stick around for a year so you don't have to reset your choices every visit.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over cookies. Most browsers give you options to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies might affect how well some features work on our site.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. From here you can block third-party cookies or clear existing ones.
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Options include blocking all cookies, third-party only, or custom configurations.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can remove stored cookies or prevent websites from storing them entirely.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Similar controls to Chrome for managing what gets stored.
If you use multiple browsers or devices, you'll need to set your preferences for each one separately. Cookie settings don't sync automatically across different browsers.
Impact of Blocking Cookies
Choosing to block or limit cookies is your right, but it's worth understanding what you might be giving up. Some consequences include:
- You may need to log in every time you visit (no automatic session persistence)
- Preference settings won't be remembered between visits
- Some interactive features might not work correctly
- Page load times could be slower without cached information
- Content recommendations won't be personalized to your interests
Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality. If you block these, parts of pelorinthos.com simply won't work. However, you can typically block marketing and analytical cookies without breaking the core experience.
Updates to This Policy
We review this policy periodically and update it when our use of cookies changes or when regulations require it. The "Last Updated" date at the top tells you when we most recently revised the content.
If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we'll notify you through our website or via email if you have an account with us. We won't reduce your rights under this policy without your explicit consent.
Your Privacy Matters
This cookie policy is part of our broader commitment to data privacy. For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our full Privacy Policy.
We're based in Canberra and comply with Australian privacy regulations, including the Privacy Act 1988. If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have rights under these laws.
Questions about our use of cookies or how to manage your preferences? We're here to help.
Reach out to our team at Level 5/73 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT
2601, Australia
Call us on +61451819046 or email help@pelorinthos.com