Cookie Policy

How we handle tracking technologies on followmsg.com

Last updated: January 2025. This policy explains how followmsg uses tracking technologies when you visit our website. We believe in transparency about the data we collect and why we collect it.

What Are Tracking Technologies?

When you browse websites nowadays, small bits of data get stored on your device. People commonly call these "cookies," though that's just one type. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember who you are and what you prefer.

These technologies serve different purposes. Some are absolutely essential for the site to work properly. Others help us understand how people use our budget strategy resources so we can improve them.

Types We Use On Our Site

Essential Cookies

These keep the website functioning. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate between pages or access secure areas. They're necessary for basic operations, so they can't be disabled.

Functional Cookies

These remember your choices and preferences. For example, if you've set your preferred currency for budget calculations, we'll remember that for your next visit. They make your experience more personal.

Analytics Cookies

We use these to understand how visitors interact with our educational content. Which budget strategy articles get read most? Where do people spend their time? This data helps us create better resources for financial planning.

Marketing Cookies

These track your activity to show relevant content and ads. If you've been reading about savings strategies, you might see related budget tools elsewhere online. They help us reach people who might benefit from our programs.

Specific Tracking We Implement

Here's what actually happens when you visit followmsg.com:

  • Session cookies track your movement through our site during a single visit
  • Preference cookies save your settings like language or region selection
  • Google Analytics tracks page views and user behavior patterns
  • Performance cookies measure site speed and identify technical issues
  • Authentication cookies keep you logged in when accessing learning materials
  • Third-party cookies from embedded content like videos or social media

How Long Data Stays Around

Different tracking technologies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others stick around longer because they serve ongoing purposes.

Analytics data typically gets stored for 26 months. This gives us enough time to spot trends in how people use our budget strategy resources without keeping data indefinitely. Marketing cookies usually expire after 90 days, though some may last up to a year depending on the service.

You control this timeline more than you might think. Your browser settings determine what gets stored and for how long.

Managing Your Browser Settings

Every major browser lets you control cookies. The exact steps vary, but the concept stays the same. You can block all cookies, accept only certain types, or delete existing ones.

In Chrome, look under Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies. Firefox keeps similar controls under Options > Privacy & Security. Safari users can find these settings in Preferences > Privacy.

Blocking all cookies might break some website features. Payment processing, login systems, and personalized content often rely on these technologies. You'll need to find the balance that works for you.

Mobile Device Controls

Smartphones and tablets have their own tracking settings. iOS users can limit tracking through Settings > Privacy > Tracking. Android offers similar controls under Settings > Google > Ads. These affect apps and mobile browsers differently than desktop settings.

Third-Party Services

We work with several external services that use their own tracking technologies. Google Analytics helps us understand site traffic. Email service providers track whether messages get opened. Video platforms like YouTube embed content that includes their own cookies.

Each service has its own privacy policy. We're selective about partners, but we can't control their practices once data leaves our site. Check their policies directly for specifics about data handling.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_followmsg_session Maintains your login state and preferences Session
_ga Google Analytics visitor identification 2 years
user_consent Stores your cookie preference choice 1 year
region_preference Remembers your location for regional content 6 months

Changes To This Policy

Technology changes constantly. So do privacy regulations. We update this policy when we add new tracking methods or when laws require different practices.

Check back occasionally to see what's changed. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when we last modified this document. Significant changes might prompt a notification when you next visit the site.

Questions About Tracking?

If something here doesn't make sense or you want more details about our tracking practices, reach out. We're at Jalan Guchil Bayam, Kampung Guchil, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. Email us at support@followmsg.com or call +60 9-565 5483.