What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are tiny text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. They help the site remember things about your visit – like your preferences, login status, or items in your cart. Some cookies disappear when you close your browser (session cookies), while others stick around for future visits (persistent cookies).

We also use similar tracking technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These all serve similar purposes – helping us understand how people interact with our financial planning tools and making sure everything works smoothly.

Types of Cookies We Use

Specific Cookies on Our Site

Here's what you'll actually find on clevercastpanel.com:

How Cookies Improve Your Experience

When you're working with financial data, convenience matters. Cookies help us:

• Remember your forecasting parameters so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit
• Keep your dashboard customized with the widgets and views that matter most to you
• Maintain your session securely without requiring constant re-authentication
• Load your saved budgets quickly without fetching everything from scratch each time
• Show relevant educational content based on which tools you use most frequently

Third-Party Cookies

Sometimes we work with other services that might set their own cookies. For example, if we embed a video tutorial or use analytics platforms, those providers might place cookies on your device. We're selective about who we work with, but you should know these third parties have their own privacy policies.

Common third parties on our site include Google Analytics for usage statistics and occasionally educational content providers for tutorial videos. We don't allow third-party advertising networks to track you on our platform.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You've got several ways to control cookies on clevercastpanel.com:

Using Our Rejection Button

The button above lets you opt out of all non-essential cookies with one click. This will remove analytics, functional, and marketing cookies while keeping the essential ones that make the site work. Your preference gets saved, and you can change your mind anytime by clicking the button again.

Browser Settings

Every browser has built-in cookie controls. You can block all cookies, delete existing ones, or set rules for specific sites. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break some website functionality. Here's where to find cookie settings in popular browsers:

Mobile Devices

On smartphones and tablets, cookie controls are usually in your browser's privacy or settings menu. iOS users can also use "Limit Ad Tracking" in system settings, while Android users have "Opt out of Ads Personalization" in Google settings.

Data Retention and Your Rights

Cookie data doesn't stick around forever. Session cookies disappear immediately when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have expiration dates – typically ranging from a few days to two years, depending on their purpose.

You have the right to access information we've collected through cookies, request its deletion, and object to certain types of processing. If you're in the Philippines or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you may have additional rights under local regulations.

Cookies and Your Privacy

We take your privacy seriously. The information collected through cookies is used solely to improve your experience with our financial forecasting tools and understand how people use our platform. We don't sell cookie data to third parties or use it for purposes unrelated to operating and improving CleverCast Panel.

Analytics cookies help us see patterns – like which budgeting features are most popular or where users encounter difficulties – but this data is typically aggregated. We're not sitting here watching individual browsing sessions (that would be creepy and unproductive).

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes, regulations evolve, and we occasionally add new features that might require different cookies. When we make significant changes to this policy, we'll update the date at the top and notify active users through email or an in-app notification.

We recommend checking back periodically, especially if you're particular about cookie usage. Material changes won't happen without notice, and we'll always give you the option to opt out of non-essential cookies.