What This Policy Covers

When you visit calyvonteris.org, we use small data files and tracking technologies. These help us understand how people interact with our budget contingency planning resources and improve what we offer Australian households and businesses.

This policy was last updated in January 2025 to reflect current data practices. We're transparent about what information gets collected and why it matters for your experience.

Understanding Tracking Technologies

Cookies are tiny text files saved on your device when you browse websites. They remember things like your preferences and help us recognize returning visitors. Most modern browsers accept them automatically, but you can change that setting anytime.

Beyond traditional cookies, we also use web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. Each serves a different purpose, from measuring email open rates to storing interface preferences.

Types of Tracking We Use

How Tracking Improves Your Experience

Let me give you some concrete examples of why this matters:

• When you start filling out our budget contingency worksheet and come back later, your progress is saved
• If you access our site from Sydney, we can show content relevant to New South Wales regulations
• We notice which educational articles help people most and create similar content
• Your login stays active so you don't have to re-enter credentials constantly
• We can identify technical issues affecting specific browsers or devices
• Returning visitors see updates since their last visit highlighted

Specific Cookies We Deploy

Third-Party Services

We work with external providers who place their own cookies. For instance, if we embed a YouTube video showing budget planning tips, YouTube sets cookies to track viewing behavior. Similarly, our analytics platform uses cookies to compile usage reports.

These third parties have their own privacy policies. While we choose partners carefully, we can't control their data practices. You should review their policies separately if concerned.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will break some website features. You might not be able to save your budget calculations or stay logged in between visits.

Data Retention Practices

Different cookies stick around for different periods. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies can last anywhere from a few days to several years, depending on their purpose.

Analytics data gets anonymized after 18 months. Marketing cookies typically expire after 90 days. Essential functional cookies might last up to a year so you don't have to reset preferences constantly.

You can delete cookies manually anytime through your browser settings. This gives you complete control over what data remains on your device.

Mobile App Tracking

If you use our mobile app (currently in development for late 2025 release), similar tracking technologies apply. Mobile apps use device identifiers instead of traditional cookies, but the principles remain the same.

You can control mobile tracking through your device settings. iOS users can limit ad tracking through the Privacy menu. Android users have similar options under Google Settings.

Your Rights and Choices

Australian privacy law gives you specific rights regarding personal data. You can request to see what information we've collected about you, ask us to delete it, or restrict certain processing activities.

If you have concerns about our data practices, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. We take privacy seriously and will work with you to address any issues.

• Request a copy of data linked to your account
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Restrict certain types of data processing

Changes to This Policy

We update this policy occasionally to reflect new technologies or legal requirements. When significant changes happen, we'll notify active users via email. The current version always appears on this page with the revision date clearly marked.

Continuing to use calyvonteris.org after policy updates means you accept the new terms. If you disagree with changes, you can delete your account or stop using our services.