Data Usage Policy

Understanding how xylarionos.com collects, uses, and manages your information during your visit to our financial comparison platform

What Are Tracking Technologies

When you visit xylarionos.com, we use various tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised financial comparison services. These small data files and scripts help us understand how you interact with our platform, remember your preferences, and deliver relevant information about Australian financial products.

Think of these technologies as helpful assistants that remember whether you prefer to see home loan rates first or investment options, and they work quietly in the background to make your next visit smoother and more relevant to your financial needs.

Types of Tracking We Use

Essential Tracking

Required for basic website functionality, security, and ensuring our comparison tools work properly. These cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the site to operate.

Functional Tracking

Remembers your preferences like preferred loan amounts, location settings for regional bank offers, and customised comparison views to improve your experience.

Analytical Tracking

Helps us understand which financial products are most viewed, how users navigate our comparison tools, and where we can improve our service delivery.

Marketing Tracking

Enables us to show relevant financial product advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our educational content and promotional campaigns.

How Tracking Enhances Your Experience

Our tracking technologies serve specific purposes that directly benefit your financial research:

  • Remembering your location to show relevant local bank branches and credit union options
  • Saving your comparison preferences so you don't need to re-enter loan amounts and terms
  • Personalising content based on whether you're researching mortgages, personal loans, or investment accounts
  • Providing security by detecting unusual activity and protecting against fraudulent access
  • Improving our comparison algorithms based on anonymised user interaction patterns
  • Delivering educational content that matches your indicated financial interests and goals

Data Collection Methods

We collect information through browser storage, session management, interaction tracking on our comparison tools, form submissions, and third-party integrations with Australian financial institutions. This data helps us maintain accuracy in our rate comparisons and ensures you receive current market information.

Data Retention Periods

Different types of data are retained for varying periods based on their purpose and legal requirements:

1
Session Data: Cleared when you close your browser
2
Preference Data: Stored for up to 12 months
3
Analytics Data: Retained for 24 months maximum

Managing Your Preferences

You have several options to control how tracking technologies interact with your device. Most modern browsers provide built-in tools to manage these settings, and you can adjust them at any time.

Chrome

Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Data Storage

Firefox

Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings > Site Permissions > All Sites

Please note that disabling certain tracking technologies may limit some functionality of our comparison tools, but you'll still have access to basic rate information and financial product details.

Third-Party Integration

xylarionos.com works with trusted Australian financial institutions and data providers to ensure our comparison information remains current and accurate. Some tracking technologies are provided by these partners to facilitate real-time rate updates and secure application processes.

These partnerships are essential for maintaining the reliability of our platform, but we ensure that all third-party integrations meet our privacy standards and comply with Australian data protection requirements.

Your Rights and Control

  • Access information about what data we've collected during your visits
  • Request correction of any inaccurate preference settings or saved information
  • Delete stored preferences and tracking data associated with your browser
  • Opt out of non-essential tracking while maintaining access to comparison tools
  • Receive clear information about any changes to our tracking practices
  • Contact our team directly with specific privacy concerns or questions

Security and Protection

All data collected through tracking technologies is encrypted and stored securely. We regularly review our security practices and work only with reputable third-party providers who meet Australian banking industry security standards. Your financial research activity remains confidential and is never shared with unauthorised parties.

Updates to This Policy

We review and update this policy regularly to reflect changes in technology, regulatory requirements, and our service offerings. When significant changes occur, we'll notify users through prominent announcements on our platform.

The most current version of this policy will always be available at this location, with the revision date clearly displayed. We encourage you to review this policy periodically, especially if you're a regular user of our financial comparison services.

Questions About Data Usage?

Our privacy team is here to help you understand how we handle your information

96 Highfield Drv Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia
+61415441493
contact@xylarionos.com