Last updated: 19.12.25
This Cookie Policy explains how FinanceHero.net (“FinanceHero”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website.
Cookies enable websites to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.
2. Why We Use Cookies
FinanceHero.net uses cookies to:
- ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- enable core site features and navigation
- remember user preferences and settings
- analyse website traffic and performance
- support advertising and monetisation activities
- support optional survey participation, including session integrity and fraud prevention
- improve content relevance and overall user experience
Cookies are used only where legally permitted and in accordance with your consent choices.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems.
They are usually set in response to actions made by users, such as navigating between pages or accessing secure areas of the website.
Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
3.2 Functional / Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language, region, or other preferences.
They are used to provide enhanced and more personalised functionality but are not strictly necessary for basic site operation.
3.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users move around the site.
The information collected is aggregated and used solely to:
- analyse website usage
- identify technical issues
- improve site structure, content, and performance
3.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to:
- display advertisements that are relevant to users
- limit the number of times an advertisement is shown
- measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
These cookies may be set by FinanceHero or by third-party advertising partners.
3.5 Survey & Research Cookies
When you choose to participate in surveys or research activities, cookies may be used to:
- prevent duplicate participation
- maintain session continuity
- support fraud prevention and quality control
- ensure accurate reward eligibility (where applicable)
Participation in surveys is always voluntary.
4. Cookie Table
Our cookie list and detailed information are provided dynamically via our consent management platform (Cookie-Script) and may change over time.
COOKIE TABLE
5. Third-Party Cookies
FinanceHero.net uses services provided by third parties that may place cookies on your device.
These third parties may include:
- analytics providers
- advertising and monetisation partners
- survey and market research partners
We do not control the placement or use of third-party cookies. Their use is governed by the respective third parties’ cookie and privacy policies.
6. Consent & Cookie Management
Where required by law, cookies are placed only after you have given your consent.
We use Cookie-Script as our consent management platform.
You can:
- give, withdraw, or modify your consent at any time via the Cookie-Script consent tool available on our website;
- manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or available features.
7. Legal Basis (GDPR)
Cookies are processed based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies;
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for strictly necessary cookies required for the operation and security of the website.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies.
The most recent version will always be available on this page.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Email: support@financehero.net
Website: https://financehero.net