Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
We believe you should understand what happens when you visit our website. This policy explains how lumarithen.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to help our site work better for you.
Think of cookies as small notes your browser keeps to remember things about your visits. They help us show you relevant information and make your experience smoother each time you come back.
What We Actually Track
When you browse lumarithen.com, we collect information about how you interact with our content. This isn't about surveillance – it's about understanding what works and what doesn't.
We track which pages you visit, how long you stay, and where you click. If you're reading about seed funding strategies, we notice. If you spend time on our startup valuation guides, we see that too. This helps us figure out what content matters most to Australian founders looking for fundraising support.
Your browser type, device, and general location (just city level, nothing creepy) also get recorded. We use this to make sure our site displays properly whether you're on a phone in Sydney or a desktop in Perth.
The Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the site running. Without them, basic functions break. They remember your session as you move between pages and maintain your security settings.
You can't turn these off if you want to use the site properly. They don't track you across the web – they just make sure lumarithen.com works as expected.
- Session identifiers that keep you logged in
- Security tokens that protect your data
- Load balancers that route your requests
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences. Language settings, display choices, forms you've partially filled out – stuff that makes your experience more convenient.
When you return to our learning resources, these cookies recall where you left off. They're about making the site adapt to how you prefer to use it.
- Content preferences and saved filters
- Progress markers in educational materials
- Display settings and accessibility options
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand site performance. Which pages get visited most? Where do people drop off? What content keeps founders engaged?
The data is aggregated – we see patterns, not individuals. It tells us that 400 people read our pitch deck guide this week, not that Marnie Vukoja from Gungahlin spent twelve minutes on page three.
- Page view counts and visitor numbers
- Time spent on different sections
- Navigation paths and user flows
Marketing Cookies
These track engagement with our content across different channels. If you clicked through from a newsletter or social post, we want to know whether that content was actually useful.
They also help us avoid showing you the same information repeatedly. If you've already downloaded our fundraising checklist, these cookies make sure we don't keep prompting you about it.
- Source tracking for content discovery
- Campaign effectiveness measurement
- Content recommendation optimization
Taking Control of Your Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Every major browser gives you control over what gets stored and what doesn't.
Just know that blocking certain cookies might affect how well the site works. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, so disabling those will likely cause problems.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. They're temporary by design.
Persistent cookies stick around longer – anywhere from a few days to a year, depending on their purpose. Analytics cookies typically last 12 months. Functional cookies might persist for 6 months so we remember your preferences across visits.
We review and clear outdated cookie data regularly. There's no reason to keep information we no longer need.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from services we use to run the site. Analytics platforms, content delivery networks, and embedded resources might set their own cookies when you visit lumarithen.com.
We only work with third parties who respect privacy and comply with Australian data protection standards. Still, their cookies are governed by their own policies, not ours. We recommend checking the privacy policies of any third-party services you're concerned about.
We don't sell cookie data to advertisers or share it with random marketing companies. The information we collect stays with us and the specific service providers who help run the site.
Updates to This Policy
As our site evolves, this policy might change. We'll update the date at the top when we make modifications.
Significant changes will be communicated more directly – probably through a notice on the homepage or an email if you're signed up for our resources. We won't quietly alter important terms and hope nobody notices.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy doesn't make sense or you want more details about specific cookies, reach out to us.
Email: support@lumarithen.com
Phone: +61 2 6284 2813
Address: 36 Huyer St, Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia