Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
We use tracking technologies on kindleburst.com to understand how you interact with our platform. This helps us improve your experience while respecting your privacy choices. Here's what you need to know about how we collect and use this information.
What Are Tracking Technologies?
When you visit our website, small text files get stored on your device. These files remember your preferences and track how you move through our site. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us understand what works and what doesn't.
We also use similar technologies like web beacons and pixels. They're invisible to you but help us see which content gets attention and which pages people actually read.
Why We Track Your Activity
Some tracking is essential. Without it, you'd have to log in every time you switch pages. Other tracking helps us spot technical problems before they ruin your day. And yes, some of it helps us understand which educational content resonates with our Taiwan audience.
We're not collecting data just for the sake of it. Everything we track serves a purpose, whether that's keeping your session secure or figuring out why people abandon the signup process halfway through.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential
These keep the website functional. They remember your login status, language preference, and session data. Without these, kindleburst.com would be frustrating to use. You can't opt out of essential tracking because the site literally won't work properly without it.
- Authentication tokens that keep you logged in
- Session identifiers for security purposes
- Basic preferences like language settings
Functional
These enhance your experience but aren't strictly necessary. They remember choices you've made, like which course modules you've completed or your preferred viewing format. The site works without them, but you'll have a better time with them enabled.
- Video playback position and quality settings
- Content filters and sorting preferences
- Customized dashboard layouts
Analytical
We use these to understand how people navigate our platform. Which pages get the most traffic? Where do people get stuck? This data helps us make informed decisions about content structure and user interface improvements.
- Page view counts and navigation patterns
- Time spent on different sections
- Device and browser information
Marketing
These track your interests across sessions to show you relevant content. If you've been reading about blockchain consensus mechanisms, we might highlight related courses. They also help us understand which promotional campaigns bring people to our site.
- Content recommendation algorithms
- Campaign source tracking
- Interest-based content suggestions
How Long We Keep This Data
Session Duration
Some tracking data disappears the moment you close your browser. These are called session-based identifiers. They're useful for maintaining your logged-in state but don't persist long-term.
Persistent Storage
Other data sticks around for months or even years. This includes preference settings and aggregated analytics. We review stored data regularly and delete anything that's no longer serving a purpose.
For analytical tracking, we typically retain aggregated data for up to 26 months. Individual session details get anonymized after 14 months. Marketing-related tracking usually expires after 12 months, though you can clear it anytime through your browser.
Taking Control Through Your Browser
You're not stuck with our default settings. Every modern browser lets you manage tracking preferences. Here's where to find those controls:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
- Brave: Settings → Shields → Cookies and other site data
Keep in mind that blocking all tracking will affect site functionality. You might have to log in repeatedly or lose your customized settings. We recommend keeping essential tracking enabled while managing the rest based on your comfort level.
Your Rights and Choices
You have real control over your data. Here's what you can do:
- Access the data we've collected about your browsing activity
- Request deletion of non-essential tracking data
- Opt out of marketing-related tracking entirely
- Export your preference settings and activity logs
- Update your tracking consent choices at any time
Taiwan data protection regulations give you additional rights regarding how we process your information. We're committed to responding to your requests within 30 days.
Third-Party Tracking
We partner with external services for analytics and content delivery. These partners might set their own tracking identifiers when you use our platform. We've vetted these providers, but they operate under their own privacy policies.
Our analytics provider collects aggregated usage data that helps us understand traffic patterns. Our video hosting service tracks playback statistics. And our content delivery network monitors performance metrics to ensure fast loading times.
You can block third-party tracking through browser settings or privacy extensions. Just know that some features might not work as smoothly if you do.
Changes to This Policy
We update this policy when we change tracking practices or add new technologies. Significant changes get announced through email to registered users. Minor updates just get reflected here with a new date stamp.
We recommend checking back every few months, especially if you're particular about privacy settings. The last major revision happened in January 2025 when we added new analytical tools.
Questions About Our Tracking Practices?
If something isn't clear or you want to exercise your data rights, reach out to us directly. We're here to help.
This policy applies specifically to kindleburst.com and our educational platform services. It doesn't cover external sites we link to or partner platforms that operate independently.