Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2025
At Youelim, we believe in keeping things straightforward. This policy explains how our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Think of cookies as small helpers that remember your preferences and make your visits smoother. We're based in Belgium but serve clients internationally, and we want everyone to understand how their data gets handled when they visit youelim.pro.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are tiny text files that get stored on your device when you browse a website. They're pretty simple really – just bits of data that help websites remember who you are between visits.
Here's what happens: when you first visit youelim.pro, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores it. Next time you come back, your browser sends that cookie back to us. This way, we recognize you and can personalize your experience.
Some cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others stick around for months or even years. We use both types, depending on what they're meant to do.
The Different Types We Use
Essential Cookies
These make the site actually work. Without them, you couldn't log in, access secure areas, or complete forms. They're non-negotiable if you want to use our platform properly.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices – language preferences, region settings, customized layouts. They make your experience more comfortable but aren't strictly necessary.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how people interact with our site. Which pages get the most visits? Where do people spend their time? This helps us improve things.
Marketing Cookies
These track your journey across different websites. They help us show you relevant content about budget investing and financial education that might actually interest you.
How Tracking Improves Your Experience
Look, tracking sounds invasive. But here's what it actually does for you on our platform:
- Remembers which learning modules you've completed so you don't lose your progress
- Keeps you logged in between sessions instead of asking for credentials every single time
- Shows you investment content relevant to your experience level rather than generic material
- Saves your dashboard preferences and layout customizations
- Helps us identify technical issues you might encounter based on your browser and device
- Allows us to send you educational content about topics you've shown interest in
Without these technologies, every visit would feel like the first one. You'd need to reconfigure everything, re-enter information, and we'd have no way to understand what's working or what needs fixing.
Specific Cookies on Youelim.com
Session Management
When you log into your account, we create a session cookie that keeps you authenticated. This expires when you close your browser or log out manually. Pretty standard stuff.
Preference Storage
If you customize your dashboard or set specific investment goals, those preferences get stored locally. These cookies can last up to 12 months so you don't have to reset everything constantly.
Learning Progress Tracking
For our educational content, we track which articles you've read, which videos you've watched, and how far you've progressed through courses. This information helps us recommend relevant next steps in your learning path.
Third-Party Services
We work with external services for analytics and content delivery. These partners may set their own cookies on your device. For example, our video hosting platform uses cookies to remember playback settings and video quality preferences.
We've chosen partners who respect data privacy, but they operate under their own policies. If you want details about their specific practices, we can provide links to their documentation.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control here. Every major browser lets you manage cookies through its settings. The exact steps vary, but you can typically block all cookies, accept only certain types, or delete existing ones.
Chrome Users
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. From there, you can customize everything.
Firefox Users
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox gives you granular control over tracking.
Safari Users
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. Safari blocks many third-party cookies by default.
Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will break core functionality. You might not be able to log in, access your account, or complete transactions. Functional and analytics cookies are optional – blocking them won't prevent you from using the site, but your experience might be less smooth.
Data Retention and Storage
Different cookies have different lifespans. Here's how long various types stick around:
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Maintain login state and temporary preferences |
| Authentication Tokens | 7 days | Keep you logged in across visits |
| Preference Cookies | 12 months | Remember your customized settings |
| Analytics Cookies | 24 months | Track long-term usage patterns |
| Marketing Cookies | 90 days | Deliver relevant educational content |
When cookies expire, they get automatically deleted from your device. You can also manually clear them at any time through your browser settings – just be aware this will reset all your saved preferences.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Privacy standards evolve. We update this policy periodically to reflect new practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify active users through email or a prominent notice on the website.
The date at the top of this page shows when we last revised the policy. We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you're concerned about how your data gets handled.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
We're happy to discuss our tracking practices in more detail. Data privacy matters, and we want you to feel comfortable using our platform.
Reach us at: [email protected]
Or write to: Place Verte 21/3, 4800 Verviers, Belgium
Phone: +32 50 44 11 40