Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Finance Clarified ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. Specifically, we use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This policy provides detailed information about how and why we use these cookies, as well as how you can control them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies cannot harm your device or access other information on your device.

Google Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our website. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google Analytics uses the following cookies:

How We Use the Information

We use the information provided by Google Analytics cookies to:

• Analyze how visitors interact with our website

• Understand which pages are most popular

• Determine how visitors navigate between pages

• Identify if visitors encounter any errors or usability issues

• Measure the effectiveness of our content

This information helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify you personally.

IP Anonymization

We have activated the IP anonymization feature in Google Analytics, which means that your IP address will be truncated within the EU/EEA area before being transmitted to Google. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies based on your preferences. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how you can manage cookies in the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opting Out of Google Analytics

If you wish to specifically opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript not to send information about your website visit to Google Analytics.

Alternatively, you can set your browser to alert you when cookies are being set, or you can block cookies entirely. However, please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from using certain features.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, informing you about our use of cookies and providing options to accept or decline non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about our use of cookies.