Cookie & Data Usage Policy
Understanding how SmartFlashSword uses tracking technologies
How We Use Tracking Technologies
SmartFlashSword employs various tracking technologies to enhance your learning experience and provide personalized system configuration education. This comprehensive policy explains what data we collect, how tracking functions work, and most importantly—how you can control your privacy preferences.
When you visit smartflashsword.com, different types of small data files are stored on your device. These help us remember your preferences, analyze which learning modules are most effective, and ensure our platform runs smoothly for students across the Philippines and beyond.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Functionality
These are necessary for basic website operations like remembering your login status, maintaining your course progress, and ensuring security during your learning sessions. Cannot be disabled as they're required for site functionality.
Learning Analytics
We track which system configuration topics students find most challenging, how long you spend on different modules, and which learning paths lead to better outcomes. This helps us improve our educational content.
Performance Monitoring
Technical data about page load times, error reports, and platform performance helps us maintain a smooth learning environment. We use this to identify and fix issues quickly.
Marketing Insights
Understanding how students discover our programs and which content resonates with different audiences helps us create more relevant educational materials and reach students who would benefit from our courses.
Specific Tracking Technologies We Deploy
Managing Your Data Privacy
Cookie Control Center
You have complete control over non-essential tracking. Use the button below to reject all analytics, marketing, and personalization tracking while keeping essential functionality intact.
Browser-Based Privacy Controls
Beyond our built-in controls, you can manage tracking through your browser settings. Different browsers offer various levels of privacy control and data management options.
Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu → Settings
- Navigate to Privacy and Security
- Select "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred blocking level
- Manage exceptions for specific websites
Firefox
- Open menu → Preferences
- Go to Privacy & Security panel
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Select "Strict" for maximum privacy
- Customize blocked content types
Safari
- Safari menu → Preferences
- Click Privacy tab
- Enable "Prevent cross-site tracking"
- Block all tracking or allow exceptions
- Manage website-specific settings
Edge
- Click three-dot menu → Settings
- Select Privacy, search, and services
- Choose tracking prevention level
- Manage blocked trackers list
- Set exceptions for trusted sites
Data Retention and Storage
How Long We Keep Different Types of Data
- Essential functionality data: Stored only during your session, cleared when you close the browser
- Learning progress tracking: Maintained for 24 months to support long-term course completion
- Analytics and performance data: Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months
- Marketing and preference data: Kept for 18 months or until you request deletion
- Security logs: Retained for 6 months for fraud prevention and account protection
We regularly review and purge outdated information to minimize data storage. Students can request complete data deletion by contacting our support team, though this may affect your ability to access completed coursework and earned certificates.
For technical questions about our tracking systems or if you'd like detailed information about what specific data we've collected about your learning patterns, our privacy team can provide comprehensive reports within 30 days of your request.