Cookie and Data Usage Policy

Last updated: March 15, 2025

At FlashGlowOn, we believe transparency builds trust. This policy explains exactly how we use tracking technologies on flashglowon.com to enhance your learning experience and improve our corporate finance education services. We want you to understand what data we collect, why we need it, and how you can control your preferences.

What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember information about your visit. When you return to flashglowon.com, these files help us recognize your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.

Beyond traditional cookies, we also use similar technologies including:

  • Web beacons (also called pixel tags) that track how you interact with our content
  • Local storage that keeps information in your browser for faster loading
  • Session storage that temporarily holds data while you browse our site
  • Analytics scripts that measure website performance and user behavior

These technologies work together to create a seamless experience as you explore our corporate finance courses and resources. For instance, when you're browsing through our analyst training materials, cookies remember where you left off so you can pick up exactly where you stopped.

Types of Tracking We Use

We categorize our tracking technologies based on their specific functions. Each type serves a different purpose in delivering and improving our educational services.

Essential Cookies

These are absolutely necessary for flashglowon.com to function properly. They enable core features like secure login to your student portal, maintaining your course progress, and remembering your language preferences. Without these, basic site functionality would break.

Functional Cookies

These enhance your experience by remembering choices you make. They store preferences like your preferred course format, notification settings, and customized dashboard layout. They make your return visits more convenient and personalized.

Analytics Cookies

We use these to understand how students interact with our content. They tell us which course materials are most helpful, where students typically spend more time, and which sections might need improvement. This data helps us refine our educational approach.

Marketing Cookies

These track your journey across different pages to help us understand your interests. If you're researching financial modeling courses, we can show you relevant content and course recommendations that match your career goals.

How Tracking Enhances Your Learning Experience

Real Ways We Improve Your Experience

Course Progress Tracking

We remember exactly where you stopped in each module, so you never lose your place in complex financial analysis lessons.

Personalized Recommendations

Based on your interests in areas like risk management or corporate valuation, we suggest relevant courses and supplementary materials.

Faster Loading Times

By storing certain elements locally, we can load your frequently accessed course materials and dashboard much more quickly.

Learning Analytics

We track which concepts students find challenging to continuously improve our teaching methods and course structure.

Content Optimization

When we notice that many students rewatch certain sections of our financial modeling tutorials, we know those concepts might need clearer explanation. This insight helps our instructors refine their teaching approach and create additional support materials.

Technical Performance

Tracking helps us identify technical issues before they impact your learning. If students in Hong Kong are experiencing slow loading times during peak hours, we can allocate additional server resources to maintain smooth access to course materials.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have complete control over how cookies and tracking technologies work on your device. While some essential cookies are necessary for basic site functionality, you can customize settings for analytics and marketing tracking.

Browser-Level Controls

Chrome Settings

  1. Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
  2. Go to Settings → Privacy and Security
  3. Select "Cookies and other site data"
  4. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  5. You can block third-party cookies while allowing first-party ones

Safari Preferences

  1. Open Safari and go to Preferences
  2. Click the Privacy tab
  3. Adjust "Block cookies" settings as desired
  4. Use "Manage Website Data" to control specific sites
  5. Enable "Prevent cross-site tracking" for additional privacy

Firefox Options

  1. Click the menu button and select Options
  2. Go to the Privacy & Security panel
  3. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your level
  4. Customize cookie and tracker blocking preferences
  5. View and manage stored cookies under "Cookies and Site Data"

Edge Settings

  1. Click the three dots menu and select Settings
  2. Go to Privacy, search, and services
  3. Under Tracking prevention, select your preferred level
  4. Scroll to "Cookies and site permissions"
  5. Manage cookies and configure site-specific permissions

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block all cookies, some features of flashglowon.com may not work as intended. You might need to log in more frequently, your course progress may not save properly, and you'll see less relevant content recommendations. However, all core educational content will remain accessible.

Data Retention and Storage

We keep different types of data for varying periods based on their purpose and legal requirements. Understanding our retention schedule helps you know how long your information stays in our systems.

Retention Periods

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser
  • Functional cookies typically last 1-2 years to maintain your preferences
  • Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
  • Marketing tracking data is deleted after 13 months of inactivity
  • Account-related data persists for the duration of your enrollment plus 7 years for educational records

We regularly review and purge outdated information to minimize data storage. When you delete cookies from your browser, this immediately removes locally stored tracking data, though some information may remain in our aggregated analytics reports.

Data Security Measures

All collected data is encrypted during transmission and storage. We use industry-standard security protocols to protect your information from unauthorized access. Our servers are located in secure data centers with restricted physical access and comprehensive monitoring.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy

We're committed to being transparent about our data practices. If you have questions about how we use tracking technologies or want to discuss your privacy options, we're here to help.

FlashGlowOn Education Services

3/F, Dah Sing Life Building
99-105 Des Voeux Rd Central
Central, Hong Kong

Phone: +852 5407 4825

Email: contact@flashglowon.com

Our team reviews and updates this policy regularly to reflect changes in technology and regulations. We'll notify enrolled students of any significant changes that affect how we handle their data. For immediate privacy concerns or questions about your specific data, please contact us directly.