Cookie Usage Policy
Last updated: February 14, 2025
We believe in being upfront about how we track interactions on techsavvyenergy.com. This page explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage them. Think of this as your guide to understanding the small data files that help our budgeting platform work better for you.
Cookies aren't actual baked goods—they're tiny text files stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us remember your preferences and understand how people use our financial tools. Some are essential for basic functionality, while others help us improve your experience over time.
What We Track and Why
Our tracking technologies serve specific purposes. We don't collect data just for the sake of it—each cookie has a job to do. Here's what happens when you visit our site:
Essential Cookies
These keep the site running. They remember your login status, security preferences, and session data. Without them, you'd have to re-enter information constantly. These can't be disabled because they're fundamental to site operation.
Functional Cookies
These remember choices you make—like your preferred currency display or budget categories. They make your return visits smoother by keeping your customizations intact. You can opt out of these, but you'll lose those personalized settings.
Analytics Cookies
We track which features get used most, where people spend time, and which tools help users manage their budgets effectively. This data is aggregated and anonymous—we're looking at patterns, not individual behavior. It helps us prioritize improvements.
Marketing Cookies
These track your interaction with our content across different platforms. They help us understand which educational resources resonate with people interested in budgeting. If you reject these, you'll still see information about our programs—just less tailored to your interests.
How Long We Keep This Data
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser. Others stick around longer—anywhere from 30 days to 2 years, depending on their purpose. Analytics data typically refreshes every 26 months. Marketing preferences last about a year unless you change them.
Your Data, Your Rights
You're in control here. At any time, you can view what cookies are active, delete them, or block future ones. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will break core site functionality—you won't be able to access your budget dashboard or save preferences.
We don't sell cookie data to third parties. Period. What we collect stays within our organization and helps us build better financial tools for the Vietnam market.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Quick Cookie Control
Use this panel to opt out of non-essential tracking right now. Your choice will be saved and respected across all future visits.
About Essential Cookies
These cookies keep techsavvyenergy.com functional. They handle your authentication, remember your active session, and maintain security protocols. We use them to verify that budget data belongs to the right user account.
Specific essential cookies include: session_id (expires when browser closes), csrf_token (security, 2 hours), and user_auth (login verification, 7 days).
Browser-Level Cookie Management
Every modern browser gives you granular control over cookies. You can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or create exceptions for specific sites. Here's where to find those settings in popular browsers:
Warning: Blocking all cookies will prevent you from logging into techsavvyenergy.com or accessing personalized budget tools. We recommend allowing at least essential cookies for functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes other organizations set cookies through our site. This happens when we embed content or use external analytics tools. For example, if we include a video tutorial hosted on another platform, that platform might set its own cookies.
We're selective about third-party integrations. Currently, we work with analytics providers to understand site usage and occasionally embed financial education content from trusted sources. These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data.
What Gets Shared
Analytics partners receive anonymized usage data—page views, time on site, general geographic location (city level, not precise). They don't get your name, email, budget details, or personally identifiable information. Marketing platforms might receive data about which resources you've viewed, but only if you haven't opted out.
Updates to This Policy
We review this cookie policy twice a year—usually in January and July. If we add new tracking technologies or change how we use cookies, we'll update this page and adjust the date at the top. Major changes will be highlighted on your dashboard when you next log in.
You won't need to re-confirm your preferences after minor updates. But if we introduce a fundamentally new type of tracking, we'll ask for fresh consent before implementing it.
Questions About Cookies?
If something here isn't clear or you want more details about a specific cookie, reach out. We're happy to explain.
Email: info@techsavvyenergy.com
Address: 8 Nguyễn Bá Ngọc, P.Trà Bá, Thành phố Pleiku, Gia Lai 600000, Vietnam
Phone: +842113721138