Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
This policy explains how rationalehub.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We believe in transparency, so we're spelling out exactly what happens when you visit our site. No hidden surprises.
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how people interact with content. Think of them as digital sticky notes that make your browsing experience smoother.
What Tracking Technologies We Use
Our site uses several types of tracking methods. Some are essential for basic functionality. Others help us understand what's working and what isn't.
Cookies
Standard browser cookies that store small amounts of data. They can be session-based (disappearing when you close your browser) or persistent (sticking around for a set period).
Local Storage
Similar to cookies but with more storage capacity. We use this for saving your interface preferences and settings that make your experience more personalized.
Analytics Tags
Code snippets that track how visitors move through our site. These help us figure out which pages are useful and which ones need improvement.
Types of Tracking We Do
Not all cookies are created equal. Here's how we categorize them and what each type actually does.
Essential Cookies
These keep the site running. Without them, basic functions like navigation and security features won't work. You can't opt out of these because they're necessary for the site to function.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices—language preferences, interface settings, that sort of thing. They make your experience more convenient by not forcing you to reset preferences every visit.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand visitor behavior. Which pages get the most attention? Where do people spend time? What content gets ignored? This data helps us improve the site over time.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity across different sites to show more relevant content. If you've visited our services page, you might see related information elsewhere. They're about relevance, not intrusion.
Specific Cookies on Our Site
Here's a breakdown of the actual cookies we use, what they do, and how long they stick around.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state across pages | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your interface and display settings | 1 year | Functional |
| analytics_token | Tracks page views and site interaction | 2 years | Analytical |
| visitor_id | Identifies returning visitors anonymously | 2 years | Analytical |
| campaign_source | Tracks how you found our site | 30 days | Marketing |
How Cookies Improve Your Experience
Let's be specific about what these tracking technologies actually do for you:
- Keep you logged in as you move between pages instead of asking for credentials repeatedly
- Remember your language and display preferences so you don't reset them every visit
- Store items in your inquiry list or form progress so nothing gets lost
- Help us identify technical issues before they affect everyone
- Show you content related to what you've already looked at
- Track which educational resources are actually helpful versus just taking up space
We don't sell your data to third parties. The information we collect stays with us and gets used solely for improving the site and understanding what our visitors need.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control. Every major browser lets you manage cookies. Some let you block them entirely, though that might break certain site functions.
Chrome
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Choose from several options ranging from allowing everything to blocking all third-party cookies.
Firefox
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers standard, strict, and custom protection levels.
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Safari blocks most third-party cookies by default but lets you customize further.
Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies. Microsoft's browser follows similar patterns to Chrome with additional tracking prevention.
Blocking all cookies will likely cause problems. Essential cookies need to work for the site to function properly. But you can usually block third-party tracking cookies without major issues.
Data Retention and Your Rights
We don't keep tracking data forever. Different types get stored for different lengths:
- Session cookies disappear when you close your browser
- Functional cookies typically last one year unless you clear them
- Analytics data gets aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
- Marketing cookies expire after their campaign period, usually 30-90 days
You can request deletion of your data at any time. Just reach out through our contact page. We'll process removal requests within 30 days, though some cached data might persist temporarily in backup systems.
Third-Party Services
We use some external services that set their own cookies. These include analytics platforms and content delivery networks. Each has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle data.
When you interact with embedded content—like videos or maps—those third parties might set cookies too. We try to minimize this, but some features require external services to function.
Changes to This Policy
Technology changes. Our practices might evolve. When we update this policy, we'll change the date at the top and post a notice on the site for 30 days.
Major changes—like adding new tracking categories or changing data retention periods—will get more prominent notifications. We won't sneak significant updates past you.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something here doesn't make sense or you want more details about specific cookies, get in touch.
Email: info@rationalehub.com
Address: 3F, 746 Zhongzheng Rd, Yonghe District, New Taipei City, 23448, Taiwan
Phone: +886 4 2260 9596