Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 15, 2025
At FutureOrigon, we believe in transparency. This policy explains how we use tracking technologies on futureorigon.com to improve your experience and help us understand how people interact with our educational content. We're not here to hide behind legal jargon—just straightforward information about what happens when you visit our site.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. Think of them like digital sticky notes that remember your preferences and help websites function properly. Some cookies disappear when you close your browser (session cookies), while others stick around for a set period (persistent cookies).
When you visit futureorigon.com, our server sends these files to your browser. They contain information that helps us recognize you on return visits and remember things like your language preference or which budget planning tutorials you've already viewed.
Types of Tracking Technologies We Use
Essential Strictly Necessary Cookies
These keep our site working. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate between pages or access secure areas. They handle basic functions like remembering items in your course cart or keeping you logged into your student account. We don't ask permission for these because the site literally can't function without them.
Functional Preference Cookies
These remember your choices—like whether you prefer dark mode when reviewing financial planning materials, or which budget calculator settings you typically use. They make your experience smoother by not forcing you to reset preferences every single visit.
Analytical Performance Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our educational content. Which tutorials get the most views? Where do people drop off during our budget planning course? This data helps us improve content that isn't working and create more of what actually helps people.
Marketing Targeting Cookies
These track your browsing patterns to show you relevant educational content. If you've been reading about personal finance basics, we might show you information about our beginner-friendly courses. They help us avoid bombarding you with advanced corporate finance content when you're still learning the fundamentals.
How Tracking Enhances Your Experience
Let's get specific about what this actually means for you as a visitor to futureorigon.com:
- When you return to complete a multi-part budget planning tutorial, we remember where you left off so you don't have to start from scratch
- Your preferred currency display (Thai Baht examples vs. other currencies) stays consistent across different pages
- We can suggest relevant learning resources based on which financial topics you've explored previously
- Your dashboard settings remain intact between sessions, saving you configuration time
- We track which error messages appear most frequently and prioritize fixing those technical issues
- Course recommendation algorithms improve based on what's actually helping students succeed
Specific Cookies We Deploy
Here's what's actually running on our site right now:
- session_id: Keeps you logged in while navigating the site (expires when you close browser)
- user_preferences: Stores your language, timezone, and display settings (lasts 12 months)
- analytics_track: Anonymous usage statistics for site improvement (lasts 24 months)
- course_progress: Remembers which lessons you've completed (lasts 6 months)
- budget_calc_settings: Saves your calculator configurations (lasts 3 months)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control. Every modern browser lets you manage cookies, though the exact steps vary. Most browsers default to accepting all cookies, but you can change that.
Access Browser Settings
Look for "Settings," "Preferences," or "Options" in your browser menu. Usually found in the top right corner with three dots or lines.
Find Privacy or Security Section
Navigate to the privacy, security, or content settings area. This is where browsers keep cookie controls.
Configure Cookie Permissions
Choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or allow all. You can also delete existing cookies from this menu.
Set Site-Specific Rules
Most browsers let you create exceptions. You could block cookies everywhere except trusted sites like futureorigon.com.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will break some functionality. You might not stay logged in, your preferences won't save, and interactive tools like our budget calculators may not work properly.
Third-Party Services and Their Cookies
We use several external services that set their own cookies. Here's who they are and why we use them:
| Service Provider | Purpose | Cookie Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Platform | Site usage statistics and visitor behavior analysis | 24 months |
| Video Hosting Service | Delivers our tutorial videos and tracks playback stats | 12 months |
| Email Service Provider | Manages course enrollment confirmations and updates | 6 months |
| Payment Processor | Handles secure course payment transactions | Session only |
These third parties have their own privacy policies. While we carefully select partners, we can't control their data practices once information leaves our servers. We recommend reviewing their policies if you have concerns about specific services.
Data Retention and Your Rights
Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them manually.
We don't keep cookie data longer than necessary. Analytics cookies expire after 24 months. Preference cookies last up to 12 months, giving you a year of consistent experience before requiring renewal.
You can request information about what data we've collected through cookies by contacting our team. Located in Rayong, Thailand, we comply with applicable data protection standards and will respond to legitimate requests within 30 days.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Our educational offerings evolve. Sometimes we add new tracking tools or remove outdated ones. When we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we'll update this page and adjust the "Last Updated" date at the top.
If changes substantially affect how we handle your data, we'll notify active users through email or a prominent site notification. You won't be caught off guard by major policy shifts.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
We're based in Rayong and available to discuss how we handle tracking technologies. Reach out if something isn't clear or if you have specific concerns about your data.