Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
We're pretty straightforward about how we use tracking technology on elthoraviaq.com. Cookies help us make the site work better for you, and yeah, we also use them to understand how people use our platform.
This isn't one of those policies where we hide everything in legal speak. We'll walk you through what cookies we use, why they matter, and how you can manage them if you want to adjust your settings.
What Cookies Actually Do
Think of cookies as small notes your browser keeps about your visits to websites. They're just tiny text files that sit on your device and remember things like your preferences or login status.
When you visit elthoraviaq.com, we might set a few cookies. Some are necessary for the site to function. Others help us figure out which features people actually use and which ones need work.
Most modern websites use them. We're not doing anything unusual here, but we believe you should know exactly what's happening when you browse our comparative analysis tools.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the site running. Without them, you wouldn't be able to log in, save your comparison preferences, or navigate between different sections properly.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices. If you've set the currency to AUD or chosen a specific comparison view, functional cookies make sure that preference sticks around.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to see which parts of our platform get used most. If everyone's ignoring a particular feature, maybe we need to improve it or explain it better.
Marketing Cookies
These help us understand which channels bring visitors to elthoraviaq.com. We're not tracking you across the internet, but we do want to know if our efforts are actually working.
Specific Cookies on elthoraviaq
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| domain_session | Maintains your login session and keeps you authenticated while browsing | Session only |
| user_preferences | Stores your display settings, currency choices, and comparison view options | 12 months |
| analytics_track | Helps us understand page views and feature usage patterns | 24 months |
| comparison_history | Remembers your recent company comparisons for quick access | 6 months |
| referral_source | Tracks which marketing channel brought you to our platform | 30 days |
How Cookies Improve Your Experience
Let's be practical about this. When you're comparing financial data from multiple companies, you don't want to reset your preferences every time you visit.
Real examples from our platform:
- You compare three Australian mining companies on Tuesday. On Thursday, you come back and those comparisons are still there in your history.
- You prefer viewing financial data in thousands rather than millions. That setting persists across your sessions.
- You've logged in once. You shouldn't have to do it again every five minutes.
- We notice most users struggle with a particular feature. Analytics cookies help us identify that and fix it.
Without tracking technology, our platform would be significantly less useful. You'd lose customization, we'd lose insights about what needs improvement, and everyone would have a worse experience.
Third-Party Cookies
We keep third-party cookies to a minimum. You won't find a dozen tracking scripts from various ad networks here.
We do use some external services for analytics and infrastructure. Those services may set their own cookies. We've vetted them, but you should know they exist.
- Analytics provider cookies that help us measure site performance
- Content delivery network cookies that speed up page loading
- Security service cookies that protect against malicious activity
If you're concerned about third-party tracking, most browsers now offer settings to block these specifically while still allowing first-party cookies from elthoraviaq.com.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
Every major browser gives you control over cookies. You can block them entirely, delete existing ones, or set them to clear automatically when you close your browser.
Here's where to find those settings in popular browsers:
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will break some functionality. You might not be able to log in, save preferences, or use certain comparison features. That's the trade-off.
A middle ground is to allow first-party cookies from elthoraviaq.com while blocking third-party tracking cookies. Most browsers make this distinction easy to configure.
Data Retention and Storage
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stick around for the durations listed in our table above. Analytics data gets aggregated and anonymized after six months.
We don't keep individual tracking data indefinitely. After the retention period, cookies expire automatically. You can also manually clear them anytime through your browser settings.
If you delete your account with elthoraviaq.com, we'll remove your associated preference cookies within 30 days. Some aggregated analytics data might persist longer, but it won't be connected to you personally.
Changes to This Policy
Technology changes. Regulations change. Our platform evolves. When we update this cookie policy, we'll change the date at the top and notify active users through email.
We won't make sneaky changes to start tracking things we weren't tracking before. If we add new categories of cookies or tracking methods, you'll know about it clearly.
Check back occasionally if you're curious about updates. We try to make changes only when there's a good reason, not just for the sake of updating policies.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy doesn't make sense, or if you have specific concerns about tracking on elthoraviaq.com, reach out to us.
Email: support@elthoraviaq.com
Phone: +61 437 773 390
Address: Hub Ctr Bellbowrie St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia