What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are tiny text files that websites store on your device. They help us recognize you when you return, remember your settings, and understand how people use our budgeting tools.
Think of them as digital sticky notes. Some are essential—without them, you couldn't log into your account or save budget templates. Others help us improve the experience by tracking which features get used most often.
We also use similar technologies like local storage and session tokens. They work differently under the hood but serve the same purpose: making technointellects.com work better for you.
Types of Tracking We Use
How Long We Keep This Data
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser. Others stick around for months or even a year.
Essential authentication cookies typically last 30 days. Analytics cookies might persist for 24 months—we need that longer timeframe to spot trends in how people use budgeting tools over multiple months.
You can clear all cookies anytime through your browser settings. Just know that doing so will log you out and reset your preferences.
Managing Your Browser Settings
Every major browser lets you control cookie behavior. You can block all cookies, allow only first-party ones, or delete existing cookies whenever you want.
Here's how to adjust settings in common browsers:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. Choose your preferred level of blocking or clear existing data.
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Options range from standard protection to strict blocking.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks most third-party cookies by default now.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Similar controls to Chrome since they share the same foundation.
Blocking all cookies will break core functionality on technointellects.com. You won't be able to stay logged in or save budget data. We recommend allowing essential cookies while blocking marketing trackers if privacy is your main concern.
Third-Party Services We Use
Some cookies come from external services we integrate with. These might include analytics platforms, payment processors, or educational content providers.
We're selective about third-party tools. Every integration gets vetted to ensure it aligns with our data handling standards. That said, once you leave technointellects.com and visit a partner site, their policies take over.
Common third-party cookies you might encounter:
- Analytics platforms that measure site performance
- Payment gateways for processing course enrollments
- Video hosting services for webinar content
- Email service providers for newsletter delivery
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Regulations evolve. We update this policy periodically to reflect current practices.
Significant changes get announced through email to registered users. Minor clarifications happen without notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top always reflects the most recent revision.
We won't fundamentally change how we use cookies without giving you a heads-up first. And you can always decline non-essential tracking using the button at the top of this page.