Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
We use cookies on selinenova.com to help you navigate more efficiently and understand how visitors interact with our budgeting resources. This policy explains what these tracking files do, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We're committed to transparency about data collection—you should know exactly what happens when you visit our site.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They're not programs and can't run code or deliver viruses. Think of them as memory aids that help websites remember who you are between visits.
When you return to selinenova.com, your browser sends these files back to us. This allows us to recognise your preferences, maintain your session, and provide a more personalised experience. Most modern sites rely on cookies for basic functionality—without them, you'd need to log in every time you clicked a new page.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the site to function properly. They enable core features like secure login access, page navigation, and access to protected areas. You can't opt out of these because the site wouldn't work without them. We use essential cookies to maintain your session while you browse our budgeting tools and educational content.
Functional Cookies
These remember choices you make to improve your experience. They store preferences like language settings, display options, or which budgeting calculators you've used recently. Functional cookies make the site more convenient, but it'll still work if you disable them—you'll just need to reset your preferences each visit.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with selinenova.com. They collect anonymous information about which pages get the most traffic, where visitors come from, and how long people spend reading different resources. This data helps us improve our content and identify which budgeting topics resonate most with our audience.
Marketing Cookies
These track your browsing activity to deliver relevant content. Marketing cookies help us show you information about upcoming webinars or courses that match your interests. They also prevent you from seeing the same announcements repeatedly. You can disable these without affecting site functionality.
Current Status: Cookies Accepted
Cookies Currently in Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your login session and keeps you authenticated | Session only |
| user_preferences | Stores your display settings and interface choices | 12 months |
| analytics_id | Tracks anonymous usage patterns to improve site performance | 24 months |
| consent_status | Records your cookie preferences to respect your choices | 12 months |
How Cookies Help Your Experience
Here's what happens when you allow cookies on selinenova.com. If you're working through our budgeting course, cookies remember which modules you've completed. When you return next week, you'll pick up exactly where you left off instead of starting from scratch.
Analytical cookies show us which articles help people most. Last year, we noticed high engagement with our debt reduction strategies, so we created more resources on that topic. Without usage data, we'd be guessing about what content to develop.
Personalisation Without Intrusion
We use cookies to suggest relevant resources based on what you've read, but we don't collect personally identifiable information without permission. If you've explored our emergency fund articles, we might recommend related webinars—but we won't know your name, email, or financial details unless you voluntarily provide them through our contact forms.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can adjust this in your settings menu. Each browser handles this differently, so here's where to look:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and Site Permissions
You can block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies after each session. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will prevent certain features from working properly. You might need to log in repeatedly or reset your preferences each visit.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on selinenova.com come from external services we use. For example, if we embed a YouTube video in one of our budgeting tutorials, YouTube may place cookies on your device. These third-party services have their own privacy policies that govern how they use your data.
We only work with reputable third-party providers and limit external cookies where possible. But we can't control how these services use cookies once they're placed on your device. If you're concerned about third-party tracking, consider using browser extensions that block these cookies automatically.
Data Retention and Your Rights
Cookie data doesn't stick around forever. Session cookies delete themselves when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have expiration dates—most of ours last between six months and two years. After that, they're automatically removed from your device.
You can request information about what data we've collected through cookies. You also have the right to ask us to delete this information. Contact us at the details below if you want to exercise these rights. We'll respond within 30 days and explain what steps we've taken.
Updates to This Policy
We review this policy regularly and update it when we change how we use cookies. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you through a banner on the site or by email if you've subscribed to our mailing list. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page shows when we most recently revised the policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If something isn't clear or you need more information about how we use cookies, get in touch. We're happy to explain our practices in more detail.
selinenova
2, The Hall, Wolston, Coventry CV8 3FZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 7976 904221
Email: info@selinenova.com