Cookie & Tracking Policy

What Are Cookies and Why Do We Use Them?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit peak-console.com. Think of them as tiny notes that help our website remember your preferences. We're not talking about the chocolate chip kind here — though honestly, those would make financial planning a lot more enjoyable.

We use these tracking technologies to understand how people interact with our annual budgeting tools. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function properly — like remembering your login session. Others help us see which features actually get used and which ones just sit there looking pretty.

Types of Tracking We Use

What Information Gets Collected?

Here's what we actually track when you use Peak Console. We're being transparent because your privacy matters:

• Pages you visit and how long you spend on each section of the site
• Which budgeting features you interact with most frequently
• Device type and browser information (we need to make sure everything displays correctly)
• General location data — usually just city-level, nothing creepy
• How you arrived at our site (from a search engine, social media, or direct link)
• Error messages or technical issues you encounter so we can fix them
• Your interaction patterns with forms and calculators on the platform

We don't track your actual budget numbers or financial details through cookies. That sensitive information lives in encrypted databases with much stronger protection.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You've got control here. Most browsers let you manage cookies through their settings. The exact steps vary, but here's the general approach for popular browsers:

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break some site functionality. Essential cookies need to stay active for the budgeting tools to work properly.

Third-Party Services We Use

We work with a few external services that place their own cookies. These partners help us analyze site performance and improve our financial planning platform:

• Google Analytics for understanding user behavior and site traffic patterns
• Performance monitoring tools that track page load speeds and technical issues
• Email service providers to manage communication preferences and newsletter delivery
• Advertising platforms that help us reach people interested in budgeting tools

Each of these services has their own privacy policy. We've vetted them, but you should read their policies if you're concerned about how they handle data.

Data Retention and Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to access what data we've collected, request deletion, or opt out of certain tracking. If you want to exercise these rights, get in touch with us through the contact information below.

Changes to This Policy

We update this policy occasionally when we add new features or change how we use tracking technologies. Major changes will be communicated through email if you have an account with us.

Check back here periodically if you want to stay informed. The last update date appears at the bottom of this page.