Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Introduction

At Personal Finance Blog, we are committed to transparency about how we use cookies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized financial content.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve site functionality, understand user behavior, and provide a more personalized online experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: Ensure basic website functionality
  • Examples:
  • Login authentication
  • Shopping cart maintenance
  • Security protection
  • Retention: Typically 30 days

2. Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: Understand website performance and user interaction
  • Examples:
  • Google Analytics tracking
  • User navigation patterns
  • Page view statistics
  • Retention: Up to 2 years

3. Marketing Cookies

  • Purpose: Deliver personalized advertising and content
  • Examples:
  • Targeted financial product recommendations
  • Advertising network tracking
  • Conversion tracking
  • Retention: Up to 1 year

4. Preference Cookies

  • Purpose: Remember user settings and preferences
  • Examples:
  • Language selection
  • Currency display preferences
  • Personalized dashboard settings
  • Retention: Up to 6 months

Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies from trusted third-party services, including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Advertising networks
  • Performance monitoring tools

You can manage cookies through:

  • Browser settings
  • Third-party cookie management tools
  • Updating consent preferences on our website

Browser Settings

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies

User Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent
  • Request cookie data deletion
  • Object to data processing
  • Request cookie usage information

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our cookie usage. You can modify your preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner.

Third-Party Tools

We utilize:

  • Google Analytics
  • AdSense
  • Performance monitoring services

Contact Information

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Please review it regularly.

Compliance

This policy complies with Canadian privacy regulations and GDPR requirements.

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