Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2025
Here's what you need to know about how razorintellect.com uses tracking technologies. We're laying everything out so you can make informed choices about your data. No corporate jargon or legal gymnastics—just straight talk about cookies and similar tools we use.
And yes, we're talking about digital cookies here. The kind that remember your preferences, not the kind you dunk in coffee.
Quick Answers to Common Questions
Understanding Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit razorintellect.com. They contain information that helps our servers recognize you on return visits. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us provide a smoother experience.
But cookies aren't the only tracking tech we use. There are also web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects. Each serves specific purposes in how our platform functions and improves.
How We Actually Use These Technologies
- Authentication and session management across your forecasting workspace
- Remembering chart preferences, report filters, and custom dashboard configurations
- Detecting unusual login patterns to protect your financial data
- Measuring which budgeting templates get downloaded most frequently
- Testing new features with select user groups before broader rollout
- Understanding how users navigate between forecast models and reporting tools
- Optimizing page load times based on actual usage patterns
- Providing customer support by reviewing your session activity when you request help
When you create a financial forecast or save a budget template, functional cookies ensure those actions persist across sessions. Without them, you'd need to rebuild everything each time you visit.
Analytics cookies help us spot when users struggle with specific features. If we notice lots of people abandoning the cash flow projection tool halfway through, that's a signal we need to simplify the interface. This data drives our development priorities for 2025 and beyond.
The Real Impact of Cookie Choices
Here's something most cookie policies won't tell you: disabling analytics cookies doesn't just affect you—it impacts everyone. We rely on aggregated usage data to identify bugs, optimize performance, and prioritize new features.
During late 2024, analytics data revealed that mobile users were struggling with our scenario comparison tool. The interface worked fine on desktop but became unusable on smaller screens. Without that cookie data, we wouldn't have caught the problem until users started complaining directly.
So while we absolutely respect your choice to limit tracking, understand that these technologies help us build better tools for the entire razorintellect community. It's a tradeoff between privacy and platform improvement.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You've got several ways to control cookies on razorintellect.com. The most straightforward is through your browser settings, but we also provide granular controls within your account dashboard.
Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different lifespans. Here's what sticks around and for how long:
Browser-Level Cookie Management
Every modern browser lets you control cookies directly. These settings apply across all websites, not just razorintellect.com. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break functionality on many sites.
Mobile browsers work similarly but with slightly different menu structures. Look for privacy or security settings within your browser app. Some mobile operating systems also provide system-level tracking controls.
Third-Party Cookies and Cross-Site Tracking
Some cookies on razorintellect.com come from third parties. These typically power specific features like embedded videos, social sharing buttons, or analytics platforms. We vet these partners carefully but can't control their cookie policies directly.
When you interact with third-party content on our site, those providers may set their own cookies. For example, if we embed a financial news video from a partner platform, their cookies might track that interaction across multiple sites where their content appears.
You can block third-party cookies entirely through browser settings. This prevents cross-site tracking but might disable certain embedded features. Most browsers now block third-party cookies by default or provide strict settings that accomplish the same goal.
Updates to This Policy
We review this cookie policy twice yearly and update it when we add new tracking technologies or change how existing ones work. Major changes will be announced through email and dashboard notifications.
Our next scheduled review is June 2025. If significant updates happen before then, we'll notify active users at least 30 days before new cookie practices take effect.
Previous versions of this policy remain available in our policy archive. You can compare versions to see exactly what changed and when. Transparency matters, especially when it comes to tracking technologies.
Questions About Our Cookie Usage?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or you want more details about specific cookies we use, reach out. Our team can walk you through exactly what gets tracked and why.