What Are Tracking Technologies?

When you browse trelavinos.com, small pieces of data get stored on your device. These are commonly called cookies, but that's just one type. We also use similar technologies like web beacons and local storage.

Cookies are text files containing tiny amounts of information. Your browser downloads them when you visit our site, and they help us remember things about your visit. Some stick around for years, others disappear when you close your browser.

We're not fans of technical jargon either, so here's what you actually need to know: these tools help our website work properly and remember your preferences. Without them, you'd have to re-enter information every single time you visited.

Types of Technologies We Use

How We Actually Use This Data

Let's get specific about what happens with the information we collect through these technologies.

Site Functionality

When you access your financial planning dashboard, we need to remember who you are. Otherwise, you'd get logged out every time you clicked to a new page. That would be incredibly frustrating, and we'd hear about it constantly.

Security Measures

Some tracking helps protect your account. We monitor for unusual patterns that might indicate someone trying to access your information without permission. If we see multiple failed login attempts from different locations, that triggers our security protocols.

Site Improvements

Here's something we learned from analytics: most people visiting our resources section were leaving after about 90 seconds. That seemed odd. Turns out, our navigation was confusing and people couldn't find what they needed. We redesigned it based on this data, and now average visit duration is closer to eight minutes.

We track error messages people encounter. If hundreds of users are hitting the same error, we know something needs fixing immediately rather than waiting for people to report it.

Managing Your Settings

You have control over these technologies. Most browsers let you manage or block them entirely, though some site features won't work if you disable everything.

Be aware that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging into your account. The site will still load, but personalized features won't function.

Third-Party Technologies

Sometimes we use tools provided by other companies. For example, if we embed a video or use an analytics service, those providers might place their own tracking technologies.

We're selective about third parties we work with. They need to meet our standards for data handling and privacy. But their technologies operate under their own policies, which you should review if you're concerned about specific services.

• Analytics providers help us understand site usage patterns and identify technical issues.
• Content delivery networks speed up page loading by serving files from servers closer to you.
• Security services help protect against malicious activity and automated attacks.
• Communication tools enable features like live chat support when you need assistance.

Data Retention Periods

Different types of data stay around for different lengths of time. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Preference cookies might stick around for a year or more.

You can clear these manually anytime through your browser settings. This is like giving your browser a fresh start with our site.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes. Regulations change. How we operate our site changes. When we make significant updates to this policy, we'll update the date at the top and notify you through the site.

Minor clarifications or corrections might not trigger a notification, but the updated version will always be available here. We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you have specific concerns about data handling.