Cookie and Data Usage Policy

What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember information about your visit. At CloudX-RippleHub, we use these technologies to make your experience with our macroeconomic analysis platform smoother and more personalized.

When you're analyzing complex financial data or reviewing market trends on our platform, cookies help us remember your preferred chart settings, dashboard layout, and the specific regions you're most interested in tracking. This means you don't have to reconfigure everything each time you log in.

We also use similar technologies like web beacons and local storage. These work alongside cookies to help us understand how our educational content performs and which analysis tools are most valuable to our users in the South Korean financial market.

Types of Tracking Technologies We Use

How These Technologies Enhance Your Experience

Our tracking technologies work behind the scenes to create a more intuitive learning environment. When you're studying macroeconomic patterns, cookies remember which economic indicators you've been focusing on, so we can suggest related content that might be relevant to your research.

For example, if you frequently analyze South Korean export data, our system will prioritize showing you updates about trade relationships and currency fluctuations that might impact those exports. This isn't about invasive tracking — it's about making your educational journey more efficient.

We also use this information to optimize our platform's performance. If we notice that certain analysis tools are loading slowly for users in specific regions, we can address those technical issues proactively.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies work on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences menu. However, keep in mind that disabling certain cookies might affect how our macroeconomic analysis tools function.

Data Retention and Storage

Different types of cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser — these handle temporary things like keeping you logged in during your current visit. Persistent cookies stick around longer to remember your preferences between visits.

Most of our functional cookies last for about 12 months, while analytics data is typically stored for 26 months to help us identify long-term trends in how our educational content performs. We regularly review and clean up old data that's no longer useful.

Third-Party Services and Integration

Some features on our platform integrate with third-party services to provide enhanced functionality. For example, we might use external charting libraries for complex economic visualizations or analytics services to understand user behavior patterns.

These services may place their own cookies on your device, and they're governed by their respective privacy policies. We carefully vet all third-party integrations to ensure they meet our privacy standards, but you should be aware that they exist.

Common third-party services we work with include analytics providers, content delivery networks for faster loading times, and educational video platforms for our macroeconomic tutorials.

Updates and Changes to This Policy

Technology evolves quickly, and so do privacy regulations. We review this cookie policy regularly and update it when necessary to reflect changes in how we use tracking technologies or when new privacy laws come into effect.

When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email if you have an account with us, or through a prominent notice on our website. Minor updates, like clarifying existing language or fixing typos, won't trigger notifications but will be reflected in the "last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically, especially if you're concerned about how your data is being handled. Staying informed about these practices helps you make better decisions about your privacy.