Website Data Usage Policy
Last updated: March 2025
We believe in straightforward communication about how we collect and use information when you visit xarimelique.com. This document explains our tracking practices in plain language.
Like most financial education websites, we use small data files stored on your device to improve your experience and understand how people interact with our rolling budget resources.
What Tracking Technologies Do We Use?
When you browse our site, several types of tracking mechanisms help us deliver content and understand user patterns. Here's what actually happens behind the scenes.
Essential Operations
These keep the website functioning properly. Without them, basic features won't work correctly.
- Session management for form submissions
- Security tokens that prevent unauthorized access
- Load balancing across our servers
- Authentication for returning visitors
Functional Enhancements
We remember your preferences to make repeat visits smoother and more personalized.
- Language and region settings for Australian users
- Previously viewed budget planning resources
- Font size adjustments you've made
- Resource download history
Performance Monitoring
These help us identify which content resonates and where we need to improve.
- Page load times and technical issues
- Most accessed financial planning guides
- Navigation paths through our content
- Search terms used within our site
Audience Understanding
We learn about visitor patterns to create more relevant budgeting resources.
- Geographic regions accessing our content
- Device types and screen resolutions
- Referral sources bringing traffic
- Time spent engaging with materials
How Tracking Improves Your Experience
We're not just collecting data for the sake of it. Here are specific ways this information helps you get more value from xarimelique.com.
Personalized Budget Planning Paths
When you return to our site, we recognize which rolling budget techniques you've explored before. This lets us suggest complementary resources without showing you the same introductory material repeatedly.
Content Performance Insights
By analyzing which articles and guides get the most engagement, we can create more of what actually helps Australian residents manage their finances effectively. If our cash flow forecasting guide gets high traffic but low completion rates, we know to revise it.
Technical Optimization
Performance data shows us if our budget calculators load slowly on mobile devices or if certain browsers have compatibility issues. This lets us fix problems before they affect more visitors.
Data Retention Periods
Different types of information stay on your device for varying lengths based on their purpose. Here's the timeline breakdown.
Session-Based (Deleted on browser close)
Temporary authentication tokens, form data in progress, and active navigation paths expire immediately when you close your browser.
Short-Term (30 days)
Performance metrics, error logs, and basic analytics data remain for one month to identify patterns without long-term tracking.
Medium-Term (12 months)
Preference settings, content recommendations, and functional enhancements persist for a year to maintain personalization across visits.
Long-Term (24 months maximum)
Aggregated usage patterns and anonymized behavioral data help long-term content strategy, but individual identifiers are removed after two years.
Managing Your Preferences
You have complete control over tracking technologies. Here's how to adjust settings in common browsers.
Navigate to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Choose between allowing all, blocking third-party only, or blocking all data collection.
Open Options → Privacy and Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Select Standard, Strict, or Custom protection levels with granular controls.
Go to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks third-party tracking by default but you can prevent all cross-site tracking.
Access Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Configure prevention levels from basic to strict.
Keep in mind that blocking essential operational data might prevent certain features from working properly. You might need to log in repeatedly or lose your preference settings between visits.
Third-Party Services
Some tracking comes from external services we use to deliver content and analyze performance. We're selective about which providers we work with.
Analytics Providers
We use industry-standard analytics platforms to understand website traffic patterns. These services collect anonymized data about visitor behavior but don't identify individuals personally. The information helps us see which Australian regions need more targeted budget planning resources.
Content Delivery Networks
To ensure fast page loads across Australia, we use CDN services that cache content closer to your location. These networks set technical tracking to optimize delivery routes and identify performance bottlenecks.
Security Services
Protection against malicious traffic requires monitoring suspicious patterns. Security providers analyze request patterns to distinguish legitimate visitors from automated threats or attacks.
Your Rights and Choices
Beyond browser controls, you have specific rights regarding data collection on xarimelique.com.
You can request a copy of the non-essential data associated with your visits, though most of our tracking is anonymized and aggregated. If you'd like us to delete preference settings and historical visit patterns, send a request to our support team.
Australian residents have additional protections under privacy legislation. We comply with all applicable regulations regarding data collection, storage, and usage transparency.
You can opt out of analytics tracking while still using essential features. This means we won't collect information about which pages you visit or how long you spend on specific content, though the site will still function normally.
Changes to This Policy
We update this document periodically to reflect changes in our tracking practices or legal requirements. When we make substantial revisions, we'll update the date at the top of this page.
For significant changes that affect how we collect or use visitor data, we'll add a notice to our homepage directing users to review the updated policy. We won't implement tracking that's substantially different from what's described here without clear notification.
Questions About Our Data Practices?
We're happy to explain our tracking technologies in more detail or address specific concerns about privacy.