What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help websites remember who you are and what you've done during your visit.

When you browse hightechtop.info, these files store bits of information—like your language preference or whether you've logged in. Some disappear when you close your browser (session cookies), while others stick around longer (persistent cookies) to remember your settings for next time.

Beyond cookies, we also use similar technologies like web beacons and local storage. These work differently but serve the same purpose: making your experience smoother and helping us understand how people interact with our investment research platform.

The Types We Use

Why We Track This Information

Running an investment research platform means understanding what helps our readers make better decisions. Here's what we actually do with the data:

• Monitor which research topics generate the most interest so we can prioritize our analysis efforts
• Identify technical issues before they become widespread problems
• Remember your login status so you don't have to sign in every time you visit
• Track how many people access our educational resources to measure their value
• Understand which devices and browsers people use so we can optimize performance
• Analyze reading patterns to improve how we structure and present complex financial information

Everything we track serves a specific purpose. We're not collecting data just because we can—each piece helps us build a better research platform for Canadian investors.

Third-Party Services

Some cookies on hightechtop.info come from outside services we use to run the platform. Analytics providers help us understand site traffic. Payment processors handle subscription transactions securely. Content delivery networks speed up page loading times.

These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your information. We choose partners carefully, but once data reaches their servers, their policies apply. If you want specifics about how they operate, check their individual privacy statements.

We don't share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. The data exchange happens strictly to provide services you're using—like processing a subscription payment or loading a financial chart.

Mobile Apps and Devices

If you access hightechtop.info through a mobile device, cookies work similarly but with some differences. Mobile browsers have their own cookie settings, and some tracking technologies function differently on smartphones and tablets.

iOS and Android devices also have built-in privacy controls that limit tracking across apps and websites. These operating system settings work alongside browser preferences to give you additional control.

We recommend reviewing both your mobile browser settings and your device's privacy controls if you're concerned about tracking on phones or tablets.

Changes to This Policy

We update this cookie policy periodically as our practices evolve or regulations change. When we make significant modifications, we'll post a notice on the site. For minor updates, the "last revised" date at the bottom of this page will change.

Continuing to use hightechtop.info after we update this policy means you accept the changes. If you disagree with new terms, your option is to stop using the site and clear any existing cookies from your browser.

We're not trying to sneak changes past anyone. Major updates will be clearly communicated, and this page always reflects our current practices.