What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They're pretty common across the internet and serve various purposes. Some help websites remember your preferences, while others collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site.

We also use similar technologies like web beacons (tiny graphics embedded in pages) and local storage (a way browsers save information). When we say "cookies" in this policy, we're generally referring to all these tracking technologies.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Tracking Technologies

Here's what actually happens when you visit sylphiovian.com. When you first arrive, essential cookies are set immediately so the site works properly. If you haven't opted out, functional and analytics cookies start collecting information about your visit.

This information genuinely helps us build better financial planning tools. When we see that people struggle with a particular calculator or leave a page quickly, we know something needs fixing.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with several external services that place their own cookies on your device. For example, if we embed a video or use an analytics service, those providers set their own tracking cookies. We don't control these third-party cookies directly.

Some services we currently use include analytics platforms for tracking site usage, advertising networks for displaying relevant ads, and social media widgets for sharing content. Each of these has its own privacy policy explaining how they use your data.

Changes to This Policy

As we add new features or work with different service providers, we may update how we use cookies. When we make significant changes to this policy, we'll update the date at the top and notify you when you next visit the site.

We recommend checking this page occasionally if you're interested in how we handle tracking technologies. The URL will always be sylphiovian.com/cookie-notice.html.