Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
We use tracking technologies on sylvoremita.com to understand how you interact with our financial modeling resources. This helps us improve your learning experience and deliver content that matters to you. Transparency matters, so we're explaining exactly what we track and why.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Think of cookies as small digital notes that websites leave in your browser. They're basically text files—nothing fancy—that remember things about your visit. When you come back to sylvoremita.com, these files help the site recognize you and restore your preferences.
Most educational platforms use them. They're the reason you don't have to log in every single time you switch pages, or why your course progress doesn't vanish when you close the browser.
How We Use Tracking on sylvoremita
Here's what actually happens when you browse our site. We're not tracking everything—just enough to make your experience smoother and help us understand what's working.
Specific Examples From Our Platform
When you log into your account, we store an authentication token. That's an essential cookie—without it, you'd be logged out constantly.
If you adjust the video playback speed in our tutorials, a functional cookie saves that preference. Next time you watch a lesson, it starts at your chosen speed.
Analytics cookies might note that 60% of users complete Module 3 but only 40% finish Module 4. That tells us Module 4 needs improvement—maybe it's too complex or poorly structured.
Your Control Options
You're not stuck with our default settings. Browsers give you control over cookie acceptance and storage. Most people leave them enabled because modern sites break without them, but the choice is yours.
Managing Cookies by Browser
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will affect functionality. You might not be able to log in, save progress, or access personalized features. Essential cookies are required for basic operation.
Third-Party Services
Some cookies come from external services we integrate—video hosting platforms, analytics tools, and content delivery networks. These services have their own policies and tracking methods.
We choose partners carefully, but we can't control their tracking practices entirely. If you're concerned about third-party cookies specifically, most browsers let you block them while allowing first-party cookies from sylvoremita.com.
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. They're temporary by design—used for things like keeping you logged in during a single visit.
Persistent cookies stick around longer, typically between 30 days and two years depending on their purpose. Authentication tokens might last a month, while preference settings could persist for a year.
Analytics data gets aggregated and anonymized after 90 days. We don't need to track individual users indefinitely—trends and patterns are what matter for improving the platform.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Regulations evolve. We'll update this policy when necessary—whether that's because we've added new features, changed tracking providers, or need to comply with new privacy laws.
Major changes get announced through email to registered users. Minor clarifications or formatting updates happen quietly. Either way, the "last updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision.