Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2025
This document explains how PledgeTX uses tracking technologies on our website. We want you to understand what data we collect and why we collect it — because transparency matters when you're trusting us with your financial education journey.
We use cookies and similar tracking methods to make your experience better. Some are essential for the site to function. Others help us understand how people interact with our content so we can improve it over time.
What Are Cookies, Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They help the site remember things about you — like your preferences or login status. Most modern websites use them, and they're generally harmless.
When you visit pledgetx.info, we might place several types of cookies on your browser. Some disappear when you close your browser (session cookies), while others stick around longer (persistent cookies) to remember you on your next visit.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These make the website actually work. Without them, basic functions like page navigation and secure area access wouldn't function properly. You can't really turn these off if you want to use the site.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices — like language preferences or your username. They make your experience more personalized without tracking your broader browsing behavior.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site. Which pages do people read most? Where do they spend time? This helps us improve our educational content and site structure.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity across different sites to build a profile of your interests. We use them sparingly, mainly to show relevant information about our learning programs to people who've visited before.
Specific Technologies We Deploy
Here's what actually happens behind the scenes on pledgetx.info:
- Session management cookies that keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
- Preference cookies that remember your display settings and content choices
- Analytics scripts that track page views, time on site, and navigation patterns
- Security tokens that protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
- Performance monitoring tools that help us identify technical issues quickly
- Third-party educational platform integrations that deliver course content securely
How Tracking Improves Your Experience
We're not just collecting data for the sake of it. Here's what we actually do with the information:
When we see that visitors spend more time on articles about portfolio theory than market psychology, we know to develop more content in that area. If people consistently leave during enrollment, we examine that process to make it clearer.
The analytical data helps us spot patterns. Maybe Canadian users prefer evening learning schedules, or certain topics resonate more with beginners than intermediate learners. These insights shape how we structure our programs and deliver content.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser-Level Controls
Every modern browser gives you control over cookies. The exact steps vary, but you can typically find cookie settings in the privacy or security section of your browser preferences.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break some website functionality. If you disable essential cookies, you probably won't be able to log in or access member areas.
Data We Track
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Login credentials | Account authentication and security | Duration of session or 30 days if you select "remember me" |
| Page views and navigation | Understanding content popularity and user flow | Aggregated data kept for 24 months |
| Device and browser info | Technical optimization and compatibility testing | 90 days in identifiable form |
| Course progress | Tracking your learning journey and resuming where you left off | Duration of enrollment plus 12 months |
| Preference settings | Personalizing your experience on return visits | 12 months or until you clear them |
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes we use services from other companies — like video hosting platforms for our course content or analytics providers. These services might set their own cookies when you interact with their embedded content on our site.
We carefully select third-party services that respect user privacy, but you should know that these companies have their own privacy policies. We don't control their cookies directly, though we do have agreements limiting how they can use data from pledgetx.info visitors.
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser — they're temporary by design. Persistent cookies might last anywhere from a few days to a couple of years, depending on their purpose.
We regularly review and purge old cookie data. Analytics information gets aggregated and anonymized after 90 days, which means we can still see usage patterns without identifying individual visitors. Personal identification data in cookies doesn't stick around longer than necessary for its intended purpose.
Your Rights and Choices
You're in control here. You can refuse cookies entirely, though some site features might not work. You can delete existing cookies through your browser settings. And you can set your browser to notify you whenever a site tries to set a cookie.
If you're in Canada, you have specific rights under privacy legislation about how your data gets used. You can request to see what information we've collected about you, ask us to delete it, or opt out of certain types of tracking.
Contact Us About Your DataChanges to This Policy
We update this policy occasionally — usually when we add new features or services that involve different tracking methods. When we make significant changes, we'll post a notice on the site and update the date at the top of this document.
We recommend checking back every few months if you're curious about how we handle cookies and tracking. We're committed to staying transparent about our data practices as they evolve.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something here isn't clear or you want more specific information about how we track and use data, reach out to us directly.
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