Look, cookies aren't just those things your browser keeps warning you about. They're actually pretty useful little tools that help us make flashturbo.dev work better for you. This policy explains what we track, why we track it, and how you can control it. No legal jargon—just straight talk about what happens when you visit our site.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. Think of them as little sticky notes your browser keeps to remember things about your visit. Some cookies stick around for years, others disappear the moment you close your browser.
We use several tracking methods on flashturbo.dev:
- Browser cookies that remember your preferences and login status
- Local storage for keeping track of your course progress
- Session data that helps us understand how students navigate through lessons
- Analytics tools to see which programming tutorials are most helpful
- Performance monitoring to catch bugs before they frustrate you
The Types We Use
Not all cookies serve the same purpose. Here's what you'll find on our platform:
How We Actually Use This Data
Data collection sounds ominous, but here's what really happens with the information we gather:
Course Improvement
- Identifying lessons where students spend excessive time (usually means the content needs clarification)
- Tracking completion rates to spot where people lose motivation
- Monitoring quiz performance to adjust difficulty levels
- Analyzing forum activity to understand common sticking points
Platform Functionality
- Keeping you logged in across different pages
- Remembering your code editor settings and theme preferences
- Saving your progress in multi-part tutorials
- Pre-filling forms so you don't retype your information constantly
Performance Optimization
- Loading times for video tutorials and interactive coding exercises
- Server response speeds during peak usage hours
- Browser compatibility issues that affect specific user groups
- Mobile vs desktop experience differences
What Gets Stored and For How Long
Different cookies have different lifespans. Some are temporary helpers, others stick around longer:
| Cookie Type | Duration | What It Remembers |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Current lesson position, temporary login state, form data |
| Authentication | 30 days | Your login credentials, account preferences, subscription status |
| Preference Storage | 1 year | Theme choices, editor settings, notification preferences |
| Analytics Data | 2 years | Usage patterns, course progress trends, feature adoption rates |
| Marketing Tracking | 90 days | Referral sources, campaign effectiveness, conversion tracking |
Taking Control of Your Privacy
You're not locked into accepting everything we set. Modern browsers give you plenty of control over what gets stored and tracked.
Browser Settings
Each browser handles cookies differently. Here's where to look:
Keep in mind: blocking essential cookies will break core functionality. You won't be able to log in, save progress, or access course materials. Analytics and marketing cookies, though? Those are completely optional for basic platform use.
Third-Party Services
We don't operate in isolation. Some features rely on external services that set their own cookies:
- Video hosting platforms for tutorial content (they track playback and viewing habits)
- Code execution environments for interactive exercises (they monitor usage patterns)
- Payment processors for subscription management (they handle transaction security)
- Email service providers for course notifications (they track delivery and open rates)
- Analytics platforms for understanding student behavior (they aggregate usage data)
These services have their own privacy policies. We choose vendors who respect user privacy, but you should review their policies independently if you're concerned about specific data practices.
Your Rights and Options
Privacy laws vary by location, but we generally offer these controls to all users:
- Access your stored data and see what information we've collected
- Request deletion of non-essential tracking data
- Export your course progress and personal information
- Opt out of marketing cookies while keeping functional ones
- Withdraw consent for analytics tracking at any time
Since our primary audience includes students in Taiwan, we align with local data protection standards while offering global best practices to all users regardless of location.
Updates and Changes
Technology changes, regulations evolve, and our platform grows. We update this policy when our cookie practices change in meaningful ways. Major updates get announced through email and site notifications. Minor clarifications happen quietly—though we always note the revision date at the top.
If we start using cookies in substantially different ways, we'll ask for renewed consent rather than hiding changes in updated terms.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
We're happy to explain our tracking practices in more detail.
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