Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
This policy explains how IgniteFlux uses tracking technologies on ignite-flux.com. We believe in transparency about how we collect and use information during your visit to our site. You'll find straightforward explanations here about what we track, why we track it, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit. They help websites remember your preferences and recognize you when you return. Most modern websites use them because they make browsing smoother and more personalized.
We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These work alongside cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our platform and educational content. They're pretty standard across the web these days.
Think of these technologies as digital notepads that remember things like your language preference, whether you're logged in, or which courses you've viewed. Without them, every page you visit would feel like your first visit to the site.
Types of Tracking We Use
Not all tracking serves the same purpose. We've organized ours into categories so you can see exactly what's happening when you browse our educational platform.
Essential Necessary Cookies
These keep the site functional. They handle basic operations like security, page navigation, and access to protected areas. You can't really turn these off without breaking the site's core functions.
- Session identifiers that keep you logged into your student account
- Security tokens that protect against unauthorized access attempts
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic across our servers
- Preference settings that remember your chosen language or accessibility options
Functional Performance Cookies
These help us remember your choices and provide enhanced features. They make your experience more personalized but aren't critical for basic site operation.
- Remembering which course categories you browse most frequently
- Saving your video playback preferences and quality settings
- Storing your dashboard layout customizations
- Keeping track of completed lessons so you can pick up where you left off
Analytics Statistical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors use our platform. The data helps us improve course delivery, fix confusing navigation, and identify technical issues that need attention.
- Tracking which pages get the most visits and which ones people leave quickly
- Monitoring how students move through course materials and assignments
- Identifying browser compatibility issues or slow-loading resources
- Understanding peak usage times to optimize server performance
Marketing Targeting Cookies
These track your browsing to show you relevant content recommendations. They help us suggest courses or resources that might interest you based on what you've viewed before.
- Showing related courses based on your browsing history
- Recommending advanced topics after you complete beginner materials
- Measuring the effectiveness of our email campaigns and newsletters
- Limiting how often you see the same promotional banner
Specific Cookies We Place
Here's a detailed breakdown of the actual cookies you'll encounter on ignite-flux.com. We're listing them by name so you know exactly what to look for if you check your browser's cookie storage.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| igniteflux_session | Maintains your login session across page views | Session (deleted when browser closes) | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your language, theme, and display settings | 1 year | Functional |
| course_progress | Tracks which lessons you've completed | 6 months | Functional |
| analytics_id | Anonymous identifier for usage statistics | 2 years | Analytics |
| video_quality | Remembers your preferred video playback quality | 3 months | Functional |
| content_recommendations | Powers personalized course suggestions | 1 year | Marketing |
How to Control Your Cookie Settings
You're in control. Every major browser gives you tools to manage, view, or delete cookies. You can block them entirely, though that might break some site features.
Most browsers let you accept cookies from specific sites while blocking others. You can also set your browser to ask permission each time a site wants to store a cookie, though that gets tedious pretty quickly.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site come from third-party services we use. These might include video hosting platforms for our course content or analytics tools that help us understand site performance.
We're careful about who we work with, but these third parties have their own privacy policies. When you use ignite-flux.com, you might be interacting with their technologies too.
Common third-party services on our platform:
Video content delivery networks that host our course videos and track playback statistics. Analytics platforms that provide insights into user behavior patterns. Payment processors that handle secure transaction data. Customer support chat tools that facilitate real-time assistance.
Data Retention and Storage
Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Some disappear the moment you close your browser. Others hang out for months or years depending on their purpose.
Session Cookies
These vanish when you close your browser. They're temporary by nature and handle things like keeping you logged in during a single visit.
Short-Term Cookies
Last from a few days to several months. They remember recent preferences and browsing patterns to make your next few visits smoother.
Long-Term Cookies
Stick around for up to two years. These handle persistent settings and help us recognize returning students over extended periods.
You can delete any cookie manually through your browser settings at any time. When a cookie expires naturally, your browser removes it automatically.
Updates to This Policy
We update this policy occasionally as we add new features or change how we track site usage. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top and may notify active users through email or site announcements.
It's worth checking back here every few months if you're concerned about tracking. We try to keep the language straightforward and explain changes in plain terms.
Questions About Our Cookie Usage?
If something in this policy isn't clear or you have specific questions about how we track your activity, we're here to help. Our team can explain what data we collect and why.