Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains how Openex Free uses tracking technologies on openexfree.pro. We're being straightforward about what information we collect through these methods and why it matters for your experience on our platform.
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. They're basically note-taking tools that help websites remember who you are and what you've done during previous visits.
When you visit openexfree.pro, we use these files alongside similar technologies like web beacons and local storage. Think of them as helpful assistants that keep track of your preferences so you don't have to start from scratch every time you come back.
These technologies serve different purposes. Some are essential for the site to work properly, while others help us understand how people interact with our investment education resources.
Types of Tracking We Use
Not all tracking serves the same purpose. Here's how we categorize the different types:
Essential Tracking
These are the must-haves. Without them, basic functions of our platform simply won't work. They handle things like keeping you logged in when you navigate between pages or remembering items in your learning queue.
Functional Tracking
These remember your choices and preferences. Maybe you prefer viewing charts in dark mode, or you've set your dashboard to display certain investment metrics first. Functional tracking saves these settings so your experience feels personalized.
Analytical Tracking
We use these to understand patterns in how people use our educational materials. Which lessons get completed most often? Where do learners tend to spend more time? This information helps us improve our content and platform design.
Marketing Tracking
These help us show you relevant information about our programs and courses. If you've been reading about portfolio diversification strategies, we might highlight related educational content that builds on those concepts.
Specific Tracking Methods on Openex Free
Let me break down the actual tracking we implement on our platform:
Session Management
When you log into your account, we create a session identifier. This lets you move freely through our learning modules without needing to authenticate repeatedly. These session markers typically expire after you close your browser or after a period of inactivity.
Learning Progress Tracking
We track which lessons you've completed, quiz scores, and which topics you've bookmarked. This creates your personalized learning journey and helps you pick up exactly where you left off.
Platform Analytics
We monitor how people navigate through our educational content. This includes page load times, which resources get downloaded most frequently, and where users might encounter technical difficulties. It's quality control, essentially.
- Performance Metrics: We track page response times to ensure our platform remains fast and responsive for users across Ireland
- Content Engagement: We measure how long learners spend with different investment topics to identify which materials resonate most effectively
- Navigation Patterns: Understanding common pathways through our curriculum helps us organize content more intuitively
- Error Detection: We log technical issues so our team can address problems before they affect more users
How to Manage Your Tracking Preferences
You're in control of what tracking technologies you accept. Most browsers let you manage these settings, though blocking essential tracking might limit how our platform functions.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Keep in mind that if you block all tracking, you won't be able to stay logged in or save your learning progress across sessions.
Data Retention and Storage
How Long We Keep Tracking Data
Different types of data have different lifespans on our systems:
Session identifiers disappear when you close your browser. Learning progress and preferences stick around as long as your account remains active. Anonymous analytics data gets aggregated and stored for up to two years to help us identify long-term trends in platform usage.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Authentication | Browser session only | Maintains your logged-in state |
| Learning Progress | Account lifetime | Tracks completed modules and bookmarks |
| Preference Settings | Account lifetime | Remembers display and notification choices |
| Analytics Data | 24 months | Platform improvement and content optimization |
| Marketing Interactions | 12 months | Relevant content recommendations |
Third-Party Tracking
We don't hand over tracking to numerous third parties, but there are a few external services that help our platform function:
Our video hosting provider uses tracking to deliver educational videos smoothly and measure playback quality. Our payment processor uses secure tracking to handle subscription transactions. These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we've reviewed to ensure they align with our commitment to protecting your information.
Any third-party service we integrate must meet our standards for data protection and only collect information necessary for their specific function on our platform.
Changes to This Policy
As we develop new features or adjust our platform, this policy might need updates. When we make significant changes to how we handle tracking, we'll notify active users through email and display a notice on the platform for at least thirty days.
You can always find the current version of this policy at openexfree.pro, and we mark each version with the date it took effect.
Questions about our tracking practices or how we handle your data? Our team at Openex Free is here to provide clarity.
Reach us at [email protected] or call +353 21 437 1995
Station Rd, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, F92 RT04, Ireland