Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
At falmorient, we believe in complete transparency about how we track and use information when you visit our financial modeling platform. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
We're not trying to hide anything in legal jargon. Think of this as a straightforward conversation about the technology that helps us provide you with a better experience on falmorient.org.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. They're basically the internet's way of remembering things about your visit – like whether you're logged in, what's in your shopping cart, or which pages you've already viewed.
Some people get worried when they hear about cookies, but most of them are completely harmless. They can't access your hard drive or steal your personal information. They simply help websites work better and remember your preferences between visits.
How We Use Tracking Technology
We use several types of tracking technologies on falmorient.org. Each serves a specific purpose in making your experience smoother and helping us understand how to improve our financial modeling platform.
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functioning properly. Without them, you couldn't log into your account or access secure areas. They remember your session as you move between pages and keep you authenticated throughout your visit. We can't really turn these off without breaking the site.
️ Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences – things like which currency format you prefer for financial models, whether you like dark mode enabled, or your preferred spreadsheet layout. They make returning visits feel more personalized without us having to ask you the same questions every single time.
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand which parts of our platform people actually use. We learn things like which tutorials get watched most often, where people get stuck in their learning journey, and which features might need better documentation. The data stays anonymous – we see patterns, not individual identities.
Marketing Cookies
These track your visits across websites to help us show you relevant information about our programs. If you've been reading about investment banking models, we might show you content about our corporate finance courses. You can disable these without affecting how the site works.
Specific Cookies We Deploy
Here's a breakdown of the actual cookies you'll encounter on falmorient.org. We've organized this by what each cookie does and how long it sticks around.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Keeps you logged in as you navigate the platform | Session only |
| user_preferences | Stores your display settings and layout choices | 12 months |
| analytics_id | Anonymous identifier for usage analytics | 24 months |
| course_progress | Tracks which lessons you've completed | 12 months |
| marketing_consent | Remembers your marketing cookie preferences | 6 months |
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You're completely in control of which cookies you accept. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies might affect how well the site works for you.
Third-Party Cookies and Tracking
Sometimes other companies set cookies through our site. This happens when we embed videos, use analytics tools, or integrate payment systems. We work with reputable partners who follow strict data protection standards.
These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern how they use cookies. We recommend checking their policies if you want detailed information about their practices. The most common ones you'll encounter on our platform include analytics providers and video hosting services.
Important note: If you block all cookies, you won't be able to log into your account or access our learning platform. The essential cookies are necessary for basic site functionality – there's no way around that technical requirement.
Mobile Apps and Similar Technologies
Beyond traditional browser cookies, our mobile applications use similar tracking technologies including device identifiers, local storage, and analytics SDKs. These serve the same purposes as web cookies but are built for mobile environments.
You can usually control mobile tracking through your device settings. Both iOS and Android offer options to limit ad tracking and manage app permissions. These settings won't affect the core functionality of our learning platform.
Data Retention and Your Rights
Cookie data gets stored for different lengths of time depending on its purpose. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stick around longer – usually between 6 and 24 months – but you can delete them anytime through your browser settings.
- You can request a copy of any data we've collected through cookies
- You can ask us to delete cookie data associated with your account
- You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- You can file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if needed
We don't sell cookie data to anyone. The information we collect helps us improve the platform and occasionally show you relevant content about our financial modeling programs. That's it.
Updates to This Policy
We update this policy occasionally when we add new features or change how we track usage. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or a prominent notice on the platform.
The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when we last made changes. We recommend checking back every few months if you're particularly interested in how your data gets used.
Questions About Cookies?
If something in this policy doesn't
make sense or you have specific questions about how we use cookies,
we're happy to explain further. Our team reviews every inquiry and
responds within two business days.
falmorient
T206A, 337 Canberra Ave, Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia
Phone: +61396713338
Email: info@falmorient.org