Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
At quastralivex, we believe in being upfront about how we use tracking technologies on quastralivex.com. This policy explains what cookies and similar tools do, why we need them, and how you can manage your preferences. Think of this as your guide to understanding what happens behind the scenes when you browse our site.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are tiny text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. They're pretty simple – just small bits of data that help websites remember things about you. Some stick around for months, others disappear the moment you close your browser.
We also use similar technologies like web beacons and local storage. They work differently under the hood, but serve the same basic purpose: helping our site work better and giving you a more personalized experience.
The Different Types We Use
Not all cookies are created equal. Here's how we categorize the ones on quastralivex.com:
Essential Cookies
These are the non-negotiables. Without them, the site just won't work properly. They handle basic stuff like security, navigation, and keeping you logged in when you move between pages.
What they do:
Maintain your session, remember your login status, ensure secure connections, and prevent fraud attempts.
Functional Cookies
These make your experience smoother by remembering your choices. Things like your preferred language, currency settings, or which articles you've already read.
What they do:
Store your preferences, remember your location for relevant content, save your customized settings, and keep track of your interaction history.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how people actually use our site. Which pages get the most traffic? Where do people click? What content resonates? This data helps us improve.
What they do:
Track page views and user flow, measure content engagement, identify technical issues, and help us understand what's working (and what isn't).
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity to show you relevant content and advertisements. They build a picture of your interests based on what you view and interact with on our site.
What they do:
Deliver personalized content recommendations, show relevant financial insights, measure advertising effectiveness, and help us understand audience interests.
How We Actually Use This Stuff
Let me be specific about what happens when you visit quastralivex.com. When you land on our homepage, essential cookies kick in immediately – that's how we keep your browsing session secure and functional.
- We track which financial articles you read so we can suggest related content that might interest you
- Your interaction with our calculators and tools gets recorded to help us improve their accuracy and usefulness
- We monitor how long people spend on different sections to understand what content provides the most value
- When you return to the site, we remember where you left off and what topics you were exploring
- We analyze traffic patterns during market events to ensure our servers can handle the load
- Your engagement with specific finance topics helps us tailor our newsletter recommendations
The analytical data we collect is aggregated and anonymized. We're looking at patterns across thousands of users, not tracking individual browsing habits in creepy detail.
Data Retention and Storage
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session cookies vanish when you close your browser – they're temporary helpers. Persistent cookies stick around longer, typically between 30 days and 12 months depending on their purpose. We don't keep cookies active longer than necessary.
Our analytics cookies usually expire after six months. Marketing cookies might last up to a year but can be cleared at any time. Essential cookies remain active only as long as your browsing session needs them.
We review our cookie usage quarterly to make sure we're not collecting more data than we actually need. If we find cookies that aren't serving a clear purpose anymore, we remove them from our systems.
Your Control Options
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several ways to control cookies on quastralivex.com. The most straightforward option is through your browser settings – every major browser gives you the ability to block or delete cookies.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies or just third-party ones.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection by default.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. Safari blocks many third-party cookies automatically.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Edge lets you manage cookies on a per-site basis.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will affect how quastralivex.com functions. You won't be able to stay logged in, your preferences won't be saved, and some features simply won't work.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with external services that place their own cookies on your device. These include analytics providers, content delivery networks, and advertising partners. While we choose these partners carefully, they operate under their own privacy policies.
Some of these third parties collect data across multiple websites to build user profiles. If that concerns you – and it's perfectly reasonable if it does – you can opt out through industry tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or by using browser extensions that block tracking.
Important Disclaimer
Completely disabling cookies will limit your ability to use quastralivex.com effectively. While we respect your privacy choices, certain features require cookies to function. Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you want to use our site – they're fundamental to security and basic functionality.
Updates to This Policy
We update this cookie policy when we add new features or change how we collect data. Check back occasionally – we'll always note the last update date at the top of this page. Major changes will be highlighted on our homepage.
If you have questions about a specific cookie you've noticed on your device, or if you're unsure about how we're using your data, reach out to us. We'd rather answer your questions than have you worry about what's happening behind the scenes.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
We're happy to explain any aspect of how we use tracking technologies on quastralivex.com.
Contact us at help@quastralivex.com or call +61 402 643 620
199 George Street, The Rocks Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia