Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
When you visit xantherali.com, our website stores small text files on your device. These files help us understand how you interact with our financial risk management resources and improve your experience.
This page explains what tracking technologies we use, why we need them, and how you can control them. We're committed to transparency about data collection — and that starts with clear explanations about what happens when you browse our site.
What are cookies?
Small text files stored by your browser that remember information about your visit. They help us recognize returning visitors and keep track of your preferences.
Why do we use them?
To make your experience smoother. They remember your settings, help us understand which content is most helpful, and keep our site secure.
Can you opt out?
Yes. You control your browser settings and can block or delete cookies anytime. Some features might not work as smoothly, but the choice is yours.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the website functioning. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate between pages, access secure areas, or submit forms. They're necessary for basic operations.
- Session identification for secure browsing
- Form submission tokens to prevent fraud
- Load balancing to distribute traffic efficiently
- Security cookies that protect against unauthorized access
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and choices. They're what make the site feel personalized — like remembering your language preference or whether you've dismissed a notification.
- Your selected viewing preferences
- Whether you've seen introduction messages
- Accessibility settings you've chosen
- Region-specific content preferences
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors engage with our content. They tell us which pages people find most useful, how long they stay, and where they might be getting stuck. All data is aggregated — we're looking at patterns, not individuals.
- Page view counts and navigation paths
- Time spent reading different resources
- Which learning materials get downloaded most
- Error messages or technical issues users encounter
Marketing Cookies
These help us show you relevant information about our courses and resources. If you've visited our pages about financial forecasting, for example, we might show you updates about upcoming workshops in that area.
- Which course pages you've viewed
- Whether you've downloaded specific guides
- Your engagement with newsletter signups
- Frequency of visits to help us time communications appropriately
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control. Every major browser gives you options to manage cookies, and the process is pretty straightforward once you know where to look.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might affect how some features work. Our learning resources, contact forms, and account access all rely on certain cookies to function properly.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. From here you can block third-party cookies or clear existing ones.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You'll find options to block trackers and manage exceptions.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari includes intelligent tracking prevention by default.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Choose your blocking level and view stored data.
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Some disappear the moment you close your browser, while others remain until their purpose is fulfilled.
Session Cookies
These vanish when you close your browser. They're temporary helpers that keep track of what you're doing during a single visit.
Preference Cookies
Usually last up to one year. This gives us enough time to remember your settings between visits without storing data indefinitely.
Analytics Cookies
Typically retained for 24 months. This helps us spot long-term trends in how people use our resources without keeping outdated information.
Marketing Cookies
Generally expire after 13 months. This keeps our communications relevant while respecting your privacy over time.
Your Rights and Choices
Access Information
You can request details about what data we've collected through cookies and how we're using it. Just reach out through our contact page.
Delete Data
Want to clear the slate? You can delete cookies directly through your browser or ask us to remove data we've stored on our end.
Opt Out
You can decline non-essential cookies or withdraw consent at any time. Your access to educational content won't be affected.
Update Preferences
Changed your mind about cookie settings? You can adjust your preferences whenever you want through your browser controls.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
We're here to help clarify anything that doesn't make sense. Data privacy can feel complicated, but it doesn't have to be.