When we talk about tracking, we're referring to small bits of data that get stored on your device when you visit jareliinari.com. The most common type is called a cookie — basically a tiny text file that helps websites remember information about your visit.

But cookies aren't the only tracking method out there. We also use pixel tags (invisible images that load when you view a page), local storage (similar to cookies but with more capacity), and session identifiers that help us connect different actions you take during a single visit.

The budget deviation analysis tools we teach require personalization to be effective. When we track your progress through learning modules, we can suggest the next most relevant content rather than making you hunt for it. If you're struggling with a particular concept — say, variance analysis or forecasting techniques — our tracking data helps us identify that and potentially offer additional resources.

Analytics tracking also reveals technical issues we might not otherwise catch. If lots of people abandon a page halfway through loading, that tells us something's broken. If mobile users can't access certain features, the data shows us where to focus our development efforts.

And honestly? Marketing tracking helps us survive as an educational business. We offer substantial free content, and the paid programs need to reach people who'll benefit from them. Understanding which outreach channels work means we can invest in the right places rather than wasting resources on ineffective advertising.

You have several ways to manage tracking beyond the button above. Most web browsers let you control cookie behavior through their settings menu. You can typically:

In Chrome, look for Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies. Firefox puts similar controls under Options → Privacy & Security. Safari users can find these settings in Preferences → Privacy. Edge browser has them under Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions.

For mobile devices, iOS users should check Settings → Safari → Privacy, while Android users can find cookie controls within the Chrome app settings.

Different tracking elements stay active for different periods. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser — they're temporary by design. Preference cookies might last for months or even a year, so you don't have to reset your choices frequently.

Analytics data gets aggregated and anonymized fairly quickly. We keep detailed logs for about 30 days, then summarize them into broader patterns. Marketing tracking varies by platform — some last just a few days, while others might persist for several months to support longer purchasing decision cycles.

We regularly audit our tracking infrastructure to remove outdated or unnecessary data collection. If a particular tracking element isn't providing useful insights, we eliminate it rather than collecting data just because we can.

We don't do all this tracking ourselves — some comes from external services we've integrated. Google Analytics helps us understand site traffic patterns. If you're using ad blockers, you're probably already preventing many of these third-party trackers from loading.

These external services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data. We try to work with reputable providers who take privacy seriously, but you should be aware that data shared with third parties operates under their terms, not just ours.