FinWise - Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and are used to remember your settings for future visits. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

How FinWise Uses Cookies

FinWise uses cookies for several purposes, including:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the website cannot function correctly.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they encounter any error messages. This information is used to improve the performance and design of the website. For example, we may use Google Analytics to track website traffic and usage patterns.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may use third-party advertising partners who use these cookies to track your browsing habits across different websites.

Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides more information about the specific cookies we use on our website:

FinWise Cookie Information
Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.	Performance	2 years
_gid	Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.	Performance	24 hours
_gat	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate.	Performance	1 minute
cookieconsent_status	Stores the user's cookie consent preferences.	Functionality	1 year
PHPSESSID	Preserves user session state across page requests.	Essential	Session

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or notify you each time a cookie is set. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
Cookie Consent Tools: We may provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. This tool will typically allow you to enable or disable different categories of cookies.
Third-Party Tools: There are also several third-party tools and browser extensions available that can help you manage cookies.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features or services. If you disable essential cookies, the website may not function properly.

Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes in applicable laws. We will post any changes to this Cookies Policy on our website and, if the changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice. We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

FinWise Customer Support
Financial Literacy Education Center
123 Main Street, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5V 3A1
Canada
Email: support@finwise.ca
Phone: (647) 555-0123

Last updated: October 26, 2023

This Cookies Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Additional Resources on Cookie Management

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit the following websites:

FinWise aims to provide clear and transparent information about our use of cookies so that you can make informed decisions about your privacy. We believe that financial literacy includes understanding how your data is used and protected online.