This policy explains how Cast Origin uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We believe in transparency about the data we collect and why we collect it.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and provide you with a better experience.
We're committed to respecting your privacy. You have control over which cookies you accept, and we'll explain exactly what each type does and why we use it.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny data files that websites store on your computer or mobile device. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you between visits.
When you visit cast-origin.com, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores it and sends it back to us each time you visit again. This helps us recognize you and remember your preferences.
Some cookies expire when you close your browser (session cookies). Others stay on your device for longer periods (persistent cookies) to remember you on future visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot work correctly without these cookies.
Functional Cookies
These help us remember your choices and preferences, like your language selection or region. They make your experience more personalized and convenient.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our website. They tell us which pages are most popular, how long people spend on the site, and where visitors come from.
Marketing Cookies
These track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements. They help us understand which marketing campaigns are effective and prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons that benefit both you and our ability to provide quality financial planning services.
- To keep you logged in securely as you navigate between pages on our site
- To remember your preferences and settings so you don't have to re-enter them each visit
- To understand which content and services are most valuable to our clients
- To improve our website's performance and fix technical issues
- To analyze visitor patterns and optimize the user experience
- To protect our website and users from security threats and fraudulent activity
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts and improve them
We never sell your personal data to third parties. The information we collect through cookies is used solely to improve your experience on our website and deliver better financial planning services.
Specific Cookies on Our Site
Essential Cookies
Session ID Cookie: Maintains your session as you move through our website. Expires when you close your browser.
Security Cookie: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Expires after 24 hours.
Load Balancing Cookie: Ensures your requests are sent to the same server for optimal performance. Expires after your session ends.
Functional Cookies
Language Preference: Remembers your preferred language setting. Lasts for one year.
Region Setting: Stores your location preference for relevant content. Lasts for six months.
Accessibility Settings: Remembers your accessibility preferences like text size. Lasts for one year.
Analytics Cookies
Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our website. We've configured it to anonymize IP addresses for privacy protection. These cookies expire after two years.
Page View Tracking: Counts page visits and measures time spent on each page. Expires after the session.
User Journey Tracking: Maps the path visitors take through our site to improve navigation. Lasts for 30 days.
Marketing Cookies
Remarketing Pixels: Allow us to show relevant ads to people who've visited our site. Expire after 90 days.
Campaign Tracking: Helps us understand which marketing campaigns bring visitors to our site. Lasts for 30 days.
Conversion Tracking: Measures whether website visitors take desired actions like requesting a consultation. Expires after 90 days.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
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Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to do it in popular browsers:
Browser Instructions
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
- Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies and site data
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function properly.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. For example, when we embed YouTube videos or use Google Analytics, these services may set their own cookies.
We carefully select third-party services and ensure they meet our privacy standards. However, we don't control these cookies directly. You can learn more about them by visiting the privacy policies of these services.
Common third-party services we use include Google Analytics for website statistics, LinkedIn for professional networking features, and various security services to protect against threats.
Data Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Functional cookies typically last between 6 months and 1 year
- Analytics cookies are usually retained for up to 2 years
- Marketing cookies generally expire after 30 to 90 days
We regularly review and delete old cookie data that's no longer necessary. You can also clear cookies manually through your browser settings at any time.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, we're here to help. Feel free to reach out to us through any of these channels: