Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are tiny text files that websites store on your device. Think of them as bookmarks that remember things about your visit. When you come back to thrylonexa.org, these files help the site recognize you and remember your preferences.

They're not programs. They can't search your computer or spread to other sites. Most websites use them because they make browsing smoother and more personalized. But we get that some people prefer minimal tracking, which is why we give you control.

Types of Cookies We Use

Different cookies do different jobs. Here's what we're working with on thrylonexa.org:

Why thrylonexa Uses Tracking

Honestly, we're trying to build a better educational platform. When we see that 70% of users abandon a particular page, that tells us something's not working. Maybe the content's confusing. Maybe it loads too slowly. The data points us toward problems we didn't know existed.

For example, in early 2025, we noticed people were spending ages trying to find information about our progress measurement techniques. The analytics showed us they were clicking around multiple pages without finding what they needed. So we reorganized the navigation. Now that information is easier to locate, and engagement has improved.

We also use cookies to remember if you've dismissed certain notifications or completed specific actions. That way, we're not constantly asking you to do things you've already done.

Marketing and Third-Party Tracking

Some cookies come from external services we work with. If you watch a video embedded from another platform or click on an advertisement, those services may set their own cookies. We don't control those directly, but we're selective about which third parties we allow on our site.

Marketing cookies help us understand which channels bring people to thrylonexa.org. Did you find us through a search engine? A social media post? This helps us focus our efforts on what actually works rather than guessing.

How Long Cookies Stick Around

Some cookies disappear the moment you close your browser. These are called session cookies, and they're mainly used for things like keeping you logged in while you navigate between pages.

Others hang around longer. Persistent cookies might last anywhere from a few days to a couple of years, depending on their purpose. For instance, if you tell us you don't want to see a particular notification again, we need to remember that for longer than just one browsing session.

We regularly review and clean up old cookies. If something doesn't serve a clear purpose anymore, we remove it from the system.

What Happens When You Block Cookies

If you block all cookies, some parts of thrylonexa.org won't work properly. You might have trouble logging in, or your preferences won't save between visits. The site will still function for basic browsing, but the experience will be more limited.

Blocking just non-essential cookies is usually fine. You can browse our content, access information, and use most features without issues. You just won't see personalized content, and we won't be able to track how you interact with the site.

Updates to This Policy

We review this policy regularly, especially when we add new features to the site or change how we handle data. If we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page and might notify you through other channels.

Technology changes fast. New tracking methods emerge, regulations evolve, and best practices shift. We commit to keeping this document current and transparent about what we're doing.

Your Rights and Our Responsibilities

Under Australian privacy laws, you have rights regarding how your data gets collected and used. You can request information about what data we hold, ask for it to be corrected or deleted, and withdraw consent for non-essential tracking at any time.

We take these responsibilities seriously. If you have questions about how we're handling your information or want to exercise any of these rights, contact us directly. We aim to respond to all privacy requests within a reasonable timeframe.