Cookie Policy
We use tracking technologies on fynalithe.com to help you better manage your finances and get the most from our cost management platform. This isn't one of those policies where we pretend cookies are mysterious magic. They're small text files. Pretty straightforward, really.
This document explains what tracking methods we use, why we need them, and how you can adjust your preferences if you'd rather we didn't track certain activities. We're not trying to be sneaky about it.
What Tracking Technologies Actually Do
When you visit our site, small data files get stored on your device. Some remember your login details so you don't have to sign in every single time. Others track which features you use most, helping us figure out what's working and what needs improvement.
We also use pixels and web beacons. These are tiny images embedded in pages that tell us when someone views a particular section. Think of them as digital attendance sheets, except less boring than actual attendance sheets.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functional. Without them, you wouldn't be able to log in, save preferences, or access secure areas. We can't really make these optional because the platform wouldn't work properly without them.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices like currency preferences, dashboard layout, and notification settings. They make your experience smoother by not forcing you to reconfigure everything each visit.
Analytics Cookies
We track how people navigate the platform so we can spot confusing areas or features that nobody uses. It's basically user research that happens passively while you go about your business.
Marketing Cookies
These track your interactions with our marketing materials and ads. They help us understand which messages resonate and which ones get ignored. You can disable these if targeted advertising bothers you.
How This Improves Your Experience
- Your dashboard remembers the exact layout and widgets you configured last time
- Budget categories you access frequently appear at the top of menus automatically
- The system learns which reports you generate most often and suggests them
- Error messages get logged so we can fix technical issues before they affect more users
- Security features recognize unusual login patterns and prompt additional verification
- Performance data helps us identify slow-loading features that need optimisation
Look, some of this tracking is genuinely helpful. When we noticed users struggling with our expense categorisation feature last year, analytics showed us exactly where confusion happened. We redesigned that section based on actual usage patterns rather than guessing what might work better.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings menu. You can block all cookies, delete existing ones, or set rules about which sites can store tracking data. Just be aware that blocking essential cookies will break certain features on our platform.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Common Browsers and How to Adjust Settings
If you're using something more obscure like Opera or Brave, check their help documentation. The principle is the same across all browsers, even if the menu names differ slightly.
Data Retention Periods
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Maintain login state during active use |
| Authentication | 30 days | Keep you logged in across visits |
| Preference Storage | 12 months | Remember dashboard settings and configurations |
| Analytics Data | 24 months | Track usage patterns and identify improvements |
| Marketing Tracking | 18 months | Measure campaign effectiveness and ad relevance |
We automatically purge expired tracking data. You don't need to request deletion for cookies that have reached their retention limit because they disappear on their own. That said, you can always contact us to manually clear your tracking history if you'd prefer not to wait.
Third-Party Tracking
Some cookies on fynalithe.com come from external services we integrate with. Our analytics provider, payment processor, and customer support platform all set their own tracking files. We've reviewed their privacy practices, but you should know that those third parties have separate policies governing how they handle data.
If you block third-party cookies entirely, certain features like payment processing or live chat support might not work correctly. We try to minimise external dependencies, but some integrations require cross-site tracking to function properly.
Updates to This Policy
When we add new tracking technologies or change how existing ones work, we'll update this document and adjust the date at the top. Major changes might trigger a notification on your dashboard, though we won't spam you with alerts for minor clarifications.
Australian privacy regulations require us to maintain transparency about data collection practices. This policy reflects our current approach as of early 2025, and we review it quarterly to ensure accuracy.
Questions About Our Tracking Practices?
If something in this policy doesn't make sense or you want specific details about how we track your activity, get in touch. We'd rather answer questions than have you worry about what data we're collecting.