Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 16, 2026

Quick Summary: We use cookies to make FinanceFunda work better for you. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and show you relevant content. You're always in control and can manage or delete cookies anytime through your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files (usually less than 1KB) that websites store on your computer, phone, or tablet when you visit them. Think of them as memory cards for websites—they help us remember who you are and what you prefer.

For example, when you visit FinanceFunda, a cookie might remember that you prefer reading articles about stock market investing rather than tax planning, so we can show you more relevant content.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep the website running smoothly: Essential functions like navigation, loading pages, and accessing secure areas
  • Remember your preferences: Your language choice, font size, or which articles you've already read
  • Understand how you use our site: Which articles are most popular, how long people spend reading, whether our guides are helpful
  • Improve your experience: Show you content relevant to your interests (like stock analysis if you read investment articles)
  • Measure advertising effectiveness: If we run ads (through Google AdSense), understand which ads you find useful

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to work. Without them, you can't navigate the site, read articles, or use our calculators.

Examples: Session cookies that remember you're logged in (if we add accounts), security cookies that protect against fraud.

✓ These cannot be disabled as the site won't function without them.

2. Analytics Cookies (Performance)

Help us understand how visitors interact with FinanceFunda by collecting anonymous information about page visits, time spent reading, and which links are clicked.

What we track:

  • Which articles get the most views (so we write more on popular topics)
  • How long people read (helps us gauge article quality)
  • Where visitors come from (Google, social media, direct links)
  • Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet) to optimize design

✓ All data is anonymous. We never know who you are, just what content is popular.

3. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

If you see ads on FinanceFunda, Google AdSense uses cookies to show you relevant ads based on your interests. These cookies also help us earn revenue to keep the site free.

How it works: If you read articles about home loans, you might see ads for banks offering home loans. If you read stock analysis, you might see ads for trading platforms.

✓ You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ad Settings.

4. Preference Cookies (Functional)

Remember your choices to make your next visit easier and more personalized.

Examples: Font size preference, whether you want dark mode, which calculator you use most often.

How to Manage Cookies

You have full control over cookies. Here's how to manage them:

Browser Settings

All modern browsers let you control cookies. Here's how:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you block all cookies:

  • ✓ You can still read all articles and use calculators
  • ✗ You'll need to adjust preferences (like font size) on every visit
  • ✗ We can't remember which articles you've read
  • ✗ Analytics won't work, so we can't improve the site based on user behavior
  • ✗ You might see irrelevant ads (if we display ads)

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand site traffic (anonymous)
  • Google AdSense: Manages ad display and revenue (if we show ads)

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We don't control their cookies, but we only work with reputable companies that respect user privacy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulations. We'll always post the latest version here with the "Last updated" date at the top.

Major changes will be highlighted on our homepage or sent via email if you're subscribed to our newsletter.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about how we use cookies, or want to know more about your privacy, please contact us. We're happy to explain in more detail.

Our commitment: We respect your privacy. We'll never sell your data, and we use cookies responsibly to make FinanceFunda better for everyone. Your trust matters to us.