Cookie Policy
Understanding how smarttechunity.com uses tracking technologies
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What This Policy Covers
This document explains how smarttechunity.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We're based in Argentina but serve financial analysts globally, and we believe you should understand exactly what data we collect and why.
Last thing anyone wants is corporate jargon when trying to figure out privacy settings. So here's the deal: we use some cookies to make the site work properly, and others to understand how people use our educational platform. You can decline the optional ones right at the top of this page.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. Think of them like sticky notes your browser keeps to remember things about your visit.
When you come back to smarttechunity.com, these files help us recognize your preferences and provide a smoother experience. Some cookies disappear when you close your browser (session cookies), while others stick around for months or years (persistent cookies).
Beyond Traditional Cookies
We also use related technologies like:
- Local Storage: Similar to cookies but can hold more data and doesn't get sent with every server request
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close the tab
- Pixels and Beacons: Tiny transparent images that help track page views and email opens
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functional. They handle security, load balancing, and remember your cookie preferences. Can't be disabled without breaking core features.
Functional Cookies
Remember your settings like language preference and whether you've watched intro videos. Makes repeat visits more convenient but not strictly necessary.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand which courses get the most attention and where people struggle. We use this to improve our educational content for corporate finance analysts.
Marketing Cookies
Track whether you came from a specific campaign or partner site. Helps us figure out which outreach efforts actually work.
Specific Cookies We Deploy
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your logged-in state | Session | Essential |
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| user_lang | Remembers language choice | 6 months | Functional |
| video_progress | Tracks course video completion | 90 days | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 hours | Analytics |
| utm_source | Identifies referral source | 30 days | Marketing |
How Cookies Improve Your Experience
Here's what happens when cookies work properly on smarttechunity.com:
You don't have to log in constantly. Essential cookies keep you authenticated while you browse courses and resources.
Your course progress gets saved automatically. When you return to a financial modeling tutorial, we remember where you left off.
We show relevant content recommendations. If you're focusing on mergers and acquisitions analysis, our analytics cookies help surface related materials.
The site loads faster on repeat visits. Certain preferences get cached locally so pages render quicker.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from services we integrate with rather than our own servers. For example, if we embed a YouTube video in a course module, Google might set cookies to track video analytics.
We try to limit third-party trackers, but educational platforms often rely on external tools for video hosting, payment processing, and analytics. Here's what we currently use:
- Google Analytics: Tracks site usage patterns and helps identify popular content
- Payment Processors: Securely handle transactions when you register for premium courses
- Video Hosting: Embedded players may set cookies for playback functionality
These services have their own privacy policies, and we can't control their tracking practices beyond choosing trustworthy partners.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You've got several options for controlling cookies on smarttechunity.com:
Use the Button Above
The simplest method is clicking "Decline All Non-Essential Cookies" at the top of this page. This removes analytics and marketing cookies while keeping the essential ones that make the site work.
Browser Settings
Every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies. Here's where to find these controls:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break login functionality and prevent the site from remembering your course progress.
Private Browsing Mode
Most browsers offer an incognito or private mode that doesn't store cookies after you close the window. Useful if you're using a shared computer but want to access our learning materials.
Data Retention and Your Rights
We don't keep cookie data forever. Analytics information typically gets aggregated within 30 days, meaning we might know "500 people viewed this valuation course" but not who specifically accessed it months ago.
Essential cookies remain as long as you're an active user. If you don't log in for over a year, we purge inactive session data.
What You Can Request
Under various privacy regulations, you have rights regarding your data:
- Ask what information we've collected through cookies
- Request deletion of your stored preferences and tracking data
- Opt out of marketing and analytics tracking
- Get a copy of any personal data we've associated with your cookie identifiers
Send these requests to [email protected] with "Cookie Data Request" in the subject line. We'll respond within 15 business days.
Changes to This Policy
We update this cookie policy when we add new tracking tools or change how we handle data. Any significant changes get announced through email to registered users and a notice on our homepage.
The date at the bottom shows when we last revised this document. Check back occasionally if you're concerned about tracking practices.
Questions or Concerns
Privacy stuff can get confusing, especially with all the technical jargon floating around. If something in this policy doesn't make sense or you want clarification about our tracking practices, reach out:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +541154783092
Address: Pringles 1275, P3600
Formosa, Argentina
We're a small team working to provide quality financial education, and we genuinely care about handling your data responsibly.
Last updated: March 2025