1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Finova ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (finovaai.app) and mobile application. We are committed to transparency about the technologies we use and to giving you control over your preferences.
2. Cookies on Our Website
The Finova website is a static informational site. We use minimal cookies:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality. Currently, the Finova website does not use any essential cookies as it is a purely static site with no user sessions or login functionality.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use PostHog, a privacy-focused analytics platform, to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., page views, referral sources). PostHog analytics are only activated after you accept cookies via the consent banner. These analytics are configured to:
- Not collect personally identifiable information (PII)
- Not track individual users across sites
- Not use automatic event capture (autocapture is disabled)
- Store data using localStorage and cookies on your device
You can learn more about PostHog's privacy practices at posthog.com/privacy.
2.3 Third-Party Cookies
We do not use advertising cookies or share data with advertising networks. We do not embed third-party trackers or social media pixels on our website.
3. Mobile App Data Storage
The Finova mobile app does not use web cookies. Instead, it uses standard mobile storage mechanisms:
- SQLite Database — For storing your financial data (transactions, budgets, goals) locally on your device
- SharedPreferences / UserDefaults — For storing app settings and preferences (e.g., currency selection, onboarding status)
- PostHog SDK — For anonymized product analytics. PostHog is configured to not collect PII, financial amounts, or transaction details. You can learn more about PostHog's privacy practices at posthog.com/privacy
- RevenueCat SDK — For managing subscription status. This stores minimal subscription metadata required for purchase validation.
4. How to Control Cookies
4.1 Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept or decline analytics cookies. If you decline, no analytics cookies will be set and no data will be sent to PostHog.
4.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. This will reset your consent and re-display the consent banner so you can make a new choice.
4.3 Browser Controls
You can also control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are set
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Enable Do Not Track (DNT) signals
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites (though not the Finova website, which functions fully without cookies).
4.4 Mobile App
In the Finova mobile app, you can disable analytics at any time by going to Settings > Data & Privacy > Share Analytics and turning off the toggle. When disabled, no usage data is sent to PostHog. You can re-enable it at any time.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@finovaai.app