Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you – like your language preference or items in your shopping cart.

But cookies aren't the only tracking technology out there. We also use web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. These tools work similarly, helping us understand how people interact with our financial analysis resources and educational materials.

Most websites use these technologies. They're not inherently good or bad – it really depends on how they're implemented and what information they collect.

Types of Tracking We Use

We categorize our tracking technologies based on their purpose. Some are absolutely necessary for the site to work, while others help us improve your experience or understand how people use our content.

How We Actually Use This Data

Here's what happens with the information we collect through tracking technologies:

Understanding User Behavior

When someone visits our site, we track which pages they view, how long they stay, and what actions they take. This tells us what's working and what isn't. For example, if we notice that lots of people start our budgeting tutorial but drop off halfway through, we know there's probably an issue with that section.

Improving Content Quality

Analytics data helps us identify which financial concepts people struggle with most. If search queries show that many visitors are looking for "basic investment terms explained," that's a signal we need more beginner-friendly content in that area.

Personalizing Your Experience

Functional cookies remember things like whether you prefer detailed explanations or quick summaries. This way, we can show you content in the format you find most useful without making you reconfigure settings every visit.

Maintaining Security

Some tracking helps protect both you and us from fraudulent activity. We monitor for suspicious patterns that might indicate automated bots or security threats.

Third-Party Services We Work With

We don't do everything ourselves. Some services we use place their own tracking technologies on your device:

• Analytics platforms that help us measure site performance and user engagement
• Content delivery networks that speed up page loading times
• Educational video platforms for our tutorial content
• Email service providers for course communications
• Payment processors for secure transaction handling

Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data handling practices. We try to work only with providers that share our commitment to user privacy, but once data leaves our site, it's governed by their policies rather than ours.

Data Retention and Your Rights

Different types of data have different lifespans on our systems:

You can request that we delete your data at any time. Just keep in mind that this might affect your ability to use certain features, and some data may need to be retained for legal or security reasons even after you request deletion.

Special Considerations for Taiwan Users

Since our operations are based in Taiwan, we comply with local data protection regulations. This includes the Personal Data Protection Act, which gives you specific rights about how your information is collected and used.

If you're accessing our site from within Taiwan, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can also object to certain types of processing or ask us to transfer your data to another service.

For users in other regions, we also strive to meet or exceed local privacy standards wherever you're located.

Changes to This Policy

Technology changes. Privacy laws evolve. Our services expand. All of these factors mean we occasionally need to update this policy.

When we make significant changes, we'll post a notice on our site and update the date at the top of this page. For minor clarifications or formatting updates, we might not send out a specific notification.

We recommend checking back periodically if you want to stay informed about how we handle tracking technologies. The current version is always available at energion-glowly.com/cookie-information.html.