What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember who you are and what you've done. They're not programs, can't carry viruses, and won't rummage through your files.

When you visit mineralx.vip, your browser might store these files locally. They help us provide a better experience—like remembering your preferences or keeping you logged in. Some stick around for years, others disappear when you close your browser.

Types of Tracking We Use

Not all cookies do the same job. Here's what we're working with on our site:

How We Actually Use This Data

So what do we do with all this information? Here's the honest breakdown:

• We track which articles and guides resonate with Australian investors looking to build financial knowledge
• We monitor how long people spend reading different sections to gauge what's actually useful versus what's being skipped
• We analyze navigation patterns to make the site easier to use and information easier to find
• We identify technical issues—like pages that load slowly or features that aren't working properly
• We measure the effectiveness of our educational content and refine our approach based on real engagement

This isn't about surveillance. It's about making informed decisions on how to serve people better. When we see that a particular investing concept generates lots of questions, we create more detailed explanations. When something's confusing, we simplify it.

Taking Control of Your Cookies

You're not stuck with our cookies if you don't want them. Every modern browser gives you options:

Browser-Level Controls

You can block all cookies, accept them selectively, or delete existing ones through your browser settings. Each browser handles this differently, but the option exists in all of them—usually under privacy or security settings.

Just know that blocking essential cookies will break parts of the site. You might not be able to log in or access certain features. Blocking the others won't affect functionality, but you'll lose the personalized experience.

Third-Party Cookie Management

Some of our cookies come from external services we use—like analytics platforms or content delivery networks. You can often opt out of these separately through industry opt-out tools or the third-party provider's own settings.

Mobile Device Settings

If you're browsing on a phone or tablet, check your device settings. Most operating systems now include tracking prevention features that work across all apps and browsers on that device.

How Long We Keep Cookie Data

Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser—they're temporary by design. Persistent cookies stick around longer, anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of years.

We review and clean up old data regularly. Analytics information older than 26 months gets archived or deleted. Marketing cookies typically expire within 12 months unless you interact with our content again.

If you clear your browser cache or cookies, everything we've stored gets wiped immediately. You start fresh, as if you've never visited the site before.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes. Laws change. Our practices might need to change too. When we update this policy, we'll revise the date at the top and—if the changes are significant—we'll let you know through a notice on the site.

Check back periodically if you want to stay current. We're not going to email you every time we tweak a sentence, but major changes will be clearly communicated.