Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2025
At Gyven Kind, we believe in being straightforward about how we collect and use information when you visit gyvenkind.info. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We're not fans of complicated legal jargon either, so we've done our best to keep this clear.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. They help sites remember things about you — like your preferences, login status, or what you added to a shopping cart. Think of them as digital sticky notes that make your browsing experience smoother.
We use cookies and similar technologies on gyvenkind.info to understand how people interact with our site and to make sure everything works the way it should. Some of these are essential for basic functionality, while others help us improve our services.
Types of Tracking We Use
Not all cookies are created equal. Here's a breakdown of what we're working with:
Essential Cookies
These are the must-haves. Without them, parts of our site simply wouldn't function properly. They handle things like:
- Keeping you logged into your account as you navigate between pages
- Remembering what you've added to forms so you don't lose your progress
- Ensuring secure connections and protecting against fraudulent activity
- Maintaining your session state throughout your visit
Functional Cookies
These enhance your experience but aren't absolutely necessary for the site to work. They remember your choices and preferences:
- Language and region preferences you've selected
- Display settings and layout choices you've customized
- Whether you've already seen certain notifications or messages
- Accessibility settings you've configured
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site. The information is aggregated and anonymous, helping us identify patterns:
- Which pages get the most visits and how long people stay
- Where visitors are coming from and what brought them here
- What devices and browsers people are using
- Which features are being used most effectively
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests. We use them responsibly to:
- Show you relevant content about small capital investing strategies
- Avoid bombarding you with the same messages repeatedly
- Measure how effective our communications are
- Understand which channels bring interested visitors to our site
How Tracking Improves Your Experience
Beyond the technical side, these technologies genuinely make your visits more useful. When you return to gyvenkind.info, we can recognize that you've been here before and adjust accordingly. If you started reading an article about portfolio diversification last week, we might highlight related content this time.
For those exploring small capital investing for the first time, analytics help us identify which explanations are most helpful and which sections might need clarification. We've redesigned several areas of the site based on patterns we noticed in how people navigate our resources.
The marketing side lets us reach people who've shown genuine interest rather than casting a wide net. If you've spent time reading about investment strategies for beginners, you might see content tailored to that interest level rather than advanced portfolio management techniques.
Taking Control of Your Data
You're in charge here. Every major browser gives you tools to manage or block cookies entirely. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will affect site functionality, but you have every right to make that choice.
Browser Configuration Options
Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or clear existing cookies from here.
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection with different levels of blocking you can customize.
Open Preferences > Privacy. Safari includes intelligent tracking prevention by default and lets you block all cookies if you prefer.
Access Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. Edge provides preset levels of tracking prevention plus custom options.
Most cookies we set expire after your browsing session ends. Others remain for longer periods — typically between 30 days and two years depending on their purpose. Analytics cookies might stick around longer to track returning visitors over time, while session cookies disappear when you close your browser.
You can clear all cookies manually through your browser settings whenever you want. Just remember that doing so will reset your preferences and log you out of any accounts.
Third-Party Services
We work with several service providers who may also set cookies when you visit our site. These include analytics platforms that help us understand site performance and advertising networks that enable us to reach potential clients effectively.
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use data. While we choose partners carefully and ensure they meet reasonable privacy standards, we can't control their practices directly. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of services you interact with.
Changes to This Policy
As our site evolves and tracking technologies change, we'll update this policy to reflect current practices. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page. Major revisions might be accompanied by a notification when you visit the site.
We're committed to being transparent about how we use tracking technologies. If something in this policy doesn't make sense or you'd like more specific information about our practices, reach out and we'll do our best to clarify.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
We understand that privacy and data tracking can feel overwhelming. If you have questions about what we collect, how we use it, or how to manage your preferences, we're here to help.
Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at +1 705-522-1649.
Gyven Kind
99 Richmond Blvd
Napanee, ON K7R 3S3
Canada