Data Usage Policy

When you browse brivanthores.com, our system places small data files on your device. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us remember your preferences and understand how people interact with our budgeting tools. We're pretty transparent about this process because, frankly, nobody likes surprises when it comes to their personal information.

The tracking happens automatically when you visit our site. Some of these files are absolutely necessary for basic functionality — like remembering that you're logged into your account. Others help us improve our budgeting calculator or understand which sections of our annual planning guides are most helpful.

We don't keep this information forever. Different types of tracking data have different lifespans based on their purpose and legal requirements in the United Kingdom.

After these periods expire, the data gets automatically deleted from our systems. You can also request immediate deletion of your tracking data by contacting our support team — though this might affect how well the website works for you personally.

Your web browser gives you control over tracking. Most modern browsers let you block all tracking files, allow only essential ones, or get notified each time a website wants to store data. Here's how this works in practice.

In Chrome, you'll find these controls under Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Firefox users should check Options > Privacy & Security. Safari users can adjust settings under Preferences > Privacy. Edge has similar options under Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

Keep in mind that blocking all tracking might break some features of our budgeting platform. You might need to re-enter your preferences each visit, or certain calculator functions might not remember your inputs between sessions. It's about finding the right balance for your comfort level.