What Are Cookies and How Do They Work?

When you visit our site, we place small data files on your browser or device. These files contain information that gets read back during subsequent visits. Think of them as digital bookmarks that help us recognize you when you return.

Some cookies disappear when you close your browser—we call these session cookies. Others stick around for weeks or months, which we refer to as persistent cookies. Both types serve different purposes in making your experience smoother.

Types of Tracking We Use

Specific Cookies We Deploy

How Cookies Enhance Your Experience

Let me give you a practical example. When you're halfway through our three-hour workshop on cash flow analysis, a functional cookie saves your progress. Come back tomorrow, and you'll pick up right where you left off instead of starting over.

Or say you're browsing resources on mergers and acquisitions. Our analytical cookies notice this interest. Next time you visit, we might highlight our upcoming M&A valuation course—not because we're reading your emails, but because you've shown interest in related content on our platform.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You're in control. Every major browser gives you tools to manage or block cookies. Here's how to access those settings:

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break certain features. You might find yourself logged out constantly or losing your place in course materials. It's usually better to block third-party cookies while allowing first-party ones from sites you trust.

Third-Party Services

We work with a few external providers who might set their own cookies when you visit our site. For instance, if we embed a video demonstration of financial modeling techniques, the video platform might place cookies to remember your playback preferences.

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We choose partners carefully, but we can't control their practices. If you're concerned about specific services, check their policies directly or use browser extensions that block third-party tracking.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes. Privacy regulations evolve. We might add new features that require different tracking approaches. When we make significant changes to this policy, we'll update the date at the top and notify you through a banner on the site.

We won't reduce your privacy protections without giving you a heads-up and a chance to adjust your preferences. Checking back here once or twice a year is a good habit—though honestly, most updates are minor clarifications rather than major overhauls.