What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are small text files that websites drop onto your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us remember who you are when you return.

They're not programs and can't carry viruses. Most are harmless and actually make your browsing experience smoother. But we get it – you want control over what information you share.

At lirentovia, we use cookies to keep the site running properly, understand how people use our budget variance tools, and occasionally show you relevant information based on your interests. Nothing sinister, just practical stuff that helps both of us.

The Different Types We Use

Specific Cookies on lirentovia

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You're not stuck with our choices. Every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will break some functionality – you might not be able to log in or save your work.

Third-Party Cookies

Sometimes other companies place cookies on your device through our site. This happens when we embed content from elsewhere – like analytics tools or social media widgets.

We don't control what these third parties do with the data they collect. They have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your information. We've vetted the services we use, but you should know they're operating independently.

Common third-party services on lirentovia include Google Analytics for traffic measurement, payment processors for transaction handling, and customer support chat tools. Each of these may set their own cookies.

How Long We Keep Cookie Data

Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stick around for a set period – anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of years depending on their purpose.

We regularly review and delete old cookie data that's no longer useful. Analytics information older than two years gets wiped. Marketing cookies typically expire after 13 months, which aligns with most advertising standards.

If you delete your account with us, we remove associated cookie identifiers within 30 days. Some aggregated, anonymized data might persist longer for historical analysis, but it won't be tied to you personally.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes. Regulations change. Our practices might change too. When we make significant updates to how we use cookies, we'll post a notice on the site and update the date at the bottom of this page.

For minor tweaks – like adding a new analytics tool or updating retention periods – we'll just update the policy directly. It's worth checking back occasionally if you're particularly concerned about tracking.