Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
What We're Actually Doing Here
Look, we could fill this page with legal jargon that nobody reads. But here's what actually happens when you visit qaretholinux.pro.
We place small text files on your device. These are cookies. They help our site remember things about your visit — like whether you've logged in, what settings you prefer, and how you're moving through the site. Some of this stuff is essential for the site to work properly. Other bits help us understand which features people use and which ones nobody cares about.
We're not doing anything shady with your information. This is standard practice for pretty much every website you visit, though most people don't realize how common it is.
Cookies Currently Active
The Different Types We Use
Not all cookies do the same thing. Here's the breakdown of what's running on our site.
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functioning. Without them, you can't log in, navigate between pages properly, or access secure areas. We can't disable these — they're part of the basic infrastructure. Think of them like the foundation of a building. You need them or the whole thing falls apart.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences. Language settings, display options, username — stuff that makes your experience smoother when you return. They're not strictly necessary, but they save you from having to reset everything each time you visit.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to see how people interact with the site. Which pages get the most traffic? Where do people drop off? What features actually get used? This helps us figure out what's working and what needs improvement. The data is aggregated — we're looking at patterns, not tracking individual users around the internet.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity to show you relevant content and ads. They're the ones people usually have concerns about. If you've ever looked at something online and then seen ads for it everywhere else, that's marketing cookies in action. You can disable these without affecting how the site works.
What Information Gets Collected
Here's what we're actually seeing when you use our expense categorization tools:
- Your login credentials and session tokens to keep you logged in
- Expense categories you've created and customized
- Navigation patterns — which features you access most often
- Device type and browser information for compatibility purposes
- Time spent on different pages and features
- Settings and preferences you've configured
- Geographic location (country level, not precise tracking)
We don't collect sensitive financial information through cookies. Your actual expense data and transaction details are handled through secure server-side processes with proper encryption. Cookies just help with the user interface and analytics side of things.
How Long Things Stick Around
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others can stick around for months or even years.
Our essential cookies typically last for the duration of your session. Functional cookies that remember your preferences might last 12 months. Analytics cookies usually expire after 24 months. Marketing cookies vary depending on the third-party service, but generally range from a few weeks to two years.
You can clear cookies manually at any time through your browser settings. This will log you out and reset your preferences, but sometimes it's worth doing if you want a clean slate.
Third-Party Services
We work with external services that place their own cookies. Google Analytics helps us understand site traffic. Our payment processor needs cookies to handle secure transactions. These services have their own privacy policies — we don't control what they do with their cookies, though we've vetted them to ensure they meet reasonable standards.
When you reject marketing cookies through our control panel, it blocks most third-party tracking. But some services might still place cookies for security or fraud prevention purposes. Those fall under the "essential" category.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Every browser has built-in controls for managing cookies. Here's where to find them:
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
Blocking all cookies might break some functionality on our site. We've designed things to degrade gracefully, but you'll definitely notice the difference if you disable everything.
Updates to This Policy
We update this policy when we change how we handle cookies or when legal requirements shift. The date at the top shows when we last made changes. If we make significant updates, we'll notify active users through email or an in-app message.
It's worth checking back occasionally if you care about this stuff. Most people don't, which is fine. But if you're particular about privacy, reviewing this page once or twice a year isn't a bad idea.
Questions About Our Cookie Usage?
If something here doesn't make sense or you want more details about specific cookies we use, reach out.
Email us at help@qaretholinux.pro
Or contact us at Education Dr, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Phone: +61 3 6334 4929