Cookie & Data Usage Policy
Understanding how Glowthinkers uses tracking technologies
At Glowthinkers, we believe in complete transparency about how we collect and use data on our website. This policy explains the tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your experience while browsing glowthinkers.com.
What Are Cookies?
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 your preferences and improve your browsing experience. We use various types of cookies and similar technologies to enhance your interaction with our web design education platform.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality. They enable core features like secure login areas, shopping cart functionality, and privacy preference settings. Without these, our site simply can't work properly.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices to personalize your experience. They store preferences like your preferred language, course interests, and customized dashboard settings, making your return visits more convenient.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our website. They help us identify which pages are most helpful, where students spend time, and how we can improve our educational content and user experience.
Marketing Cookies
These track your browsing habits to show relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. They help us reach potential students with information about our web design programs that might interest them.
How We Use Your Data
Course Recommendations: We analyze your browsing patterns to suggest relevant web design courses and learning materials that match your skill level and interests.
Progress Tracking: For enrolled students, we monitor lesson completion and quiz performance to provide personalized feedback and identify areas where you might need additional support.
Website Optimization: We track which pages load slowly, where users encounter problems, and which content is most engaging to continuously improve our platform.
Communication Preferences: We remember how you prefer to receive updates about new courses, industry news, and important announcements from our team.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over how cookies work on your device. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies according to your preferences. Here's how to manage them in popular browsers:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and Data Stored
Data Retention
Most cookies expire automatically after 12 months, though some essential ones may last up to 2 years. Analytics data is kept for 26 months to help us understand long-term trends in our educational offerings.
We regularly review and update our data collection practices to ensure we're only gathering information that genuinely helps improve your learning experience. If you block certain cookies, some features of our website may not work as expected, but you'll still be able to access our core educational content.
For students enrolled in our programs, we may collect additional learning analytics to provide personalized feedback and track progress through coursework. This data helps our instructors understand where students might need extra support and which teaching methods are most effective.
Questions About Our Data Practices?
We're happy to explain any aspect of our cookie and data usage policies. Our team is committed to transparency and protecting your privacy while delivering quality web design education.