Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. They're basically little notes that help sites remember who you are and what you were doing. Every time you come back, these files help us recognise your browser.

Some cookies stick around for months. Others disappear the moment you close your browser. We use both types, and each serves a different purpose in making your experience better.

How We Use Tracking on clarionthos

We're focused on business finance education, which means we need to understand how people interact with our resources. That's where tracking comes in. Here's what we're actually doing with these technologies:

And look, we're honest about this: we also use some tracking to understand which content formats work best. If everyone's reading blog posts but ignoring video content, that tells us something important about how to serve you better.

The Types of Tracking We Actually Use

Session Cookies

These are temporary. They only last while you're on the site, then they're gone. We use them for things like keeping you logged in while you browse different pages. Once you close your browser, they disappear completely.

Persistent Cookies

These hang around longer—sometimes weeks or months. They're what let us remember your preferences when you come back to the site. For instance, if you've told us you're interested in cash flow management topics, we can show you relevant content next time without you having to specify again.

First-Party Tracking

We set these directly from clarionthos.com. They help us understand how our own site is performing and what you're looking for in terms of financial education.

Third-Party Elements

Sometimes we use external tools for things like video hosting or analytics platforms. These services might place their own tracking elements. We're selective about which services we work with, but it's worth knowing they exist.

Why This Matters for Your Experience

Here's the practical bit. When you let tracking work normally, you get:

• Content recommendations that match what you're actually interested in learning
• Faster page loads because the site remembers certain preferences
• A smoother navigation experience without having to re-enter information
• Access to all interactive features and course materials without interruption
• Better search results within our finance education library

Without these technologies, the site still works. But you'll find yourself repeating steps and losing track of where you were in your learning journey. It's not ideal, but it's your choice.

Managing Your Cookie Settings

You're completely in control here. Every major browser lets you decide how to handle cookies and tracking. You can block them entirely, delete them regularly, or let them work as intended.

Be aware that blocking all cookies will affect how clarionthos.com works. You might lose access to certain features or find yourself logging in repeatedly. It's a trade-off between privacy and convenience.

Data Retention and Your Information

We don't sell tracking data. We don't share it with marketing firms. The information we collect stays with us and is used solely to improve the education resources we provide. That's it.

Mobile Devices and Apps

If you're accessing clarionthos.com through a mobile browser, the same cookie policies apply. Your mobile browser has its own settings for managing tracking, usually found under privacy or security options.

Mobile operating systems also have broader privacy controls. On iOS, you can limit tracking across all apps. Android offers similar controls. These system-level settings work alongside browser settings to give you layered control.

Changes to This Policy

We'll update this policy when our tracking practices change or when new regulations require adjustments. When that happens, we'll update the date at the top of the page and notify users through the site.

Significant changes—like adding new types of tracking or working with new third-party services—will get more prominent notices. We're not interested in sneaking changes past you.