Last updated: December 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and more useful.
2. How We Use Cookies
Finmetic uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze how our website is used
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide personalized content and features
- Ensure website security
- Optimize website performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Purpose: Website functionality and security
- Duration: Session or up to 1 year
- Can be disabled: No (essential for website operation)
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and user experience.
- Purpose: Analytics and performance monitoring
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Can be disabled: Yes (through browser settings)
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Purpose: Remember preferences and settings
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Can be disabled: Yes (may affect website functionality)
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us provide better functionality and analyze website usage.
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Chart.js: Interactive charts and graphs functionality
- Other services: As needed for website functionality
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and preferences | Session | Essential |
| preferences | Stores user preferences and settings | 1 year | Functionality |
| analytics_id | Website usage analytics | 2 years | Performance |
| security_token | Website security and protection | Session | Essential |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Website performance may be affected
- Some content may not display correctly
6. Third-Party Services
6.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources and user behavior
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/region level)
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6.2 Other Third-Party Services
We may use other third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us provide better functionality and user experience. Each service has its own privacy policy and cookie practices.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@financialengineering.com
Address: [Your Business Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
9. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit: