What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. At smartenergylinktech.com, we use various tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with our budget reporting tools and financial services information.

These technologies help us remember your preferences, analyze website performance, and provide personalized content that matches your business needs. Think of them as digital assistants that make your browsing experience smoother and more relevant.

We believe in transparency about our data practices. This policy explains exactly what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control your privacy settings.

Types of Tracking Technologies We Use

How We Use Your Information

The data we collect through these technologies serves several important purposes for improving our financial services and user experience:

• Analyzing which budget reporting features interest our visitors most
• Understanding common navigation patterns to improve our website structure
• Measuring the effectiveness of our educational content about financial management
• Personalizing content recommendations based on your interests
• Troubleshooting technical issues and optimizing website performance
• Conducting research to develop better financial tools and services

We never sell personal information to third parties. Our data collection focuses on improving service quality and understanding general usage patterns rather than individual tracking.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies from specific websites
• Block cookies from certain sites
• Set your browser to reject all cookies
• Receive notifications when websites want to store cookies

Website Controls

You can use the "Decline All Non-Essential Cookies" button above to opt out of optional tracking. This will:

• Remove existing marketing and analytics cookies
• Prevent new optional cookies from being set
• Maintain only essential cookies needed for website functionality
• Save your preference for future visits

Data Retention and Your Rights

We retain cookie data for varying periods depending on the type and purpose:

• Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
• Functional cookies typically last 12 months
• Analytics data is anonymized after 26 months
• Marketing cookies expire after 13 months

You have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we've collected. You can also request a copy of your data or ask us to stop processing it for marketing purposes.

If you have concerns about our data practices or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us using the information below.

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
• Content delivery networks for faster page loading
• Email service providers for newsletter management
• Customer support chat systems

These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies if you want to understand how they handle your information.