Data Usage & Tracking Policy
Understanding how forentasiql processes and manages your browsing information
How We Track Your Experience
When you visit forentasiql.com, we collect information to improve your experience with our financial analysis platform. This helps us understand how users navigate our valuation resources and educational content.
Think of it like leaving footprints in the sand — except these digital traces help us make the beach better for everyone who visits. We're transparent about what we collect because trust matters when you're learning about financial analysis.
What Gets Tracked
- Pages you visit and time spent reading our content
- Which calculators and tools you use most often
- Downloads of our educational materials and guides
- Search terms within our knowledge base
- Device type and screen size for optimal formatting
- Geographic location to serve relevant market examples
Types of Tracking Technologies
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functional. They remember your preferences during your session and ensure our calculators work properly. You can't turn these off without breaking the experience.
Functional Enhancement
These remember things like your preferred chart settings or whether you've completed certain tutorials. They make return visits smoother and more personalized.
Analytics Tracking
We use these to understand which content helps people learn best. It's like having a suggestion box that works automatically — showing us what's useful and what needs improvement.
Performance Monitoring
These help us spot technical issues before they affect your experience. They monitor loading speeds and catch errors that might prevent you from accessing our tools.
Managing Your Browser Settings
You control your tracking preferences through your browser. Here's how different browsers handle these settings:
Chrome Users
Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Cookies. You can block third-party cookies while keeping functional ones active.
Firefox Users
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Choose Standard, Strict, or Custom protection levels.
Safari Users
Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking. Safari blocks most third-party tracking automatically.
Edge Users
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data. Adjust tracking prevention to Balanced or Strict modes.
Data Retention Periods
Different types of information stay in our system for varying lengths of time. Here's our retention schedule:
How Tracking Improves Your Experience
This isn't just about collecting data for the sake of it. The information helps us create a better learning environment for financial analysis students and professionals.
Practical Examples
When we notice users struggling with a particular valuation method, we create more detailed tutorials. If mobile users have trouble with our calculators, we redesign them for smaller screens. Your usage patterns help us understand what works and what doesn't.
We also use this data to personalize content recommendations. If you're frequently reading about DCF models, we might suggest advanced dividend discount model content that builds on those concepts.
Third-Party Services
We work with several external services to provide you with the best possible experience. These include analytics providers, content delivery networks, and educational platform integrations.
Each service has its own privacy policy, but they're only allowed to use your data for the specific purposes we've authorized. We don't sell your information to marketing companies or data brokers.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers operate outside Australia. When your data travels internationally, it's protected by appropriate safeguards and contractual obligations that maintain the same privacy standards you'd expect domestically.
Your Rights and Control
You have several options for controlling how your data gets used. Beyond browser settings, you can request access to the information we've collected about you.
If you find inaccuracies in our records or want certain data removed, we'll work with you to address those concerns. However, some functional data needs to remain in place to keep the site working properly.
Opting Out Completely
While you can't opt out of essential functional cookies, you can disable analytics and enhancement tracking entirely. This won't break the site, but it might make future visits less personalized.
Questions About Your Data
If something about our data practices doesn't make sense or you need specific information about your account, reach out to us directly.
We typically respond to privacy inquiries within three business days. Complex requests might take a bit longer, but we'll keep you updated on the progress.
This policy was last updated on March 15, 2025