Welcome to DepthTorch's Data Tracking Policy. This document outlines how we collect, use, and manage information as part of our commitment to providing a safe and personalized online educational experience. We aim to balance transparency with accessibility, ensuring you understand how your data is handled without overwhelming you with overly technical details.
At DepthTorch, we use tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These tools help us ensure the website functions correctly, remember your preferences, analyze how users interact with our content, and personalize your learning journey. Below, we’ll break down how this works and why it matters for you as a learner.
Tracking technologies include small data files, scripts, and other tools that are embedded in our website. These tools help us collect information about your device, actions, and preferences. Examples include cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, and pixels, which are tiny images that track activity on a page.
For instance, cookies may remember your login details so you don’t have to enter them each time, while pixels can tell us whether you’ve completed a specific course module. Together, these technologies enable us to provide a more seamless and intuitive experience.
Some tracking is essential for the platform to function properly. For example, we use session cookies to keep you logged in as you move between pages of the site. Without these, you’d be logged out every time you clicked a link. Additionally, tracking helps ensure features like video playback, quizzes, and interactive tools run smoothly.
We also use tracking to measure how well our platform is performing. Metrics like page load times, the number of users accessing a course, or which features are most popular help us identify areas for improvement. For example, if we notice a high dropout rate in a specific course, we can investigate whether it’s due to technical issues or content relevance and take steps to address it.
Tracking allows us to save your preferences, such as your chosen language or preferred course layout. This means you don’t have to reconfigure these settings every time you visit. For instance, if you prefer dark mode for late-night studying, we’ll remember that so it’s already enabled when you log in again.
We use the data gathered to tailor recommendations to your interests and progress. For example, if you’ve recently completed an introductory coding module, we might suggest an intermediate-level course as the next step in your learning journey.
Ultimately, these technologies create a more engaging and effective learning experience. Features like adaptive quizzes, personalized course recommendations, and efficient navigation rely on tracking to function. Without these tools, the DepthTorch platform would lose much of its ability to provide a smooth and optimized online education experience.
We believe you should have control over how your data is tracked and used. Below, we’ll explain your options for managing tracking preferences on DepthTorch.
You have the right to decide how your personal information is collected and used. Depending on where you live, this may include laws like the GDPR in Europe or the CCPA in California. These regulations grant users the power to accept, reject, or customize tracking settings.
Most modern browsers let you control cookies and other tracking technologies through their settings. Here’s how you can manage them:
We also provide a built-in preference center where you can adjust how we track your data. This tool allows you to enable or disable specific categories, such as performance tracking or personalization. Simply navigate to your account settings and select “Privacy Preferences” to make changes.
Disabling certain types of tracking may affect your experience. For example:
If you prefer, you can use third-party tools to manage your privacy. For example, browser extensions like Privacy Badger or Ghostery can block trackers across websites, including ours. However, keep in mind that these tools might block features you rely on for learning.
We recommend finding a balance between privacy and functionality. For example, you might allow essential cookies to ensure the platform works smoothly while disabling non-essential tracking for analytics or ads. This way, you can protect your data without sacrificing your educational experience.
In addition to the above, we want to provide more context about how DepthTorch handles your data.
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. For example, essential account information is kept while your account is active, but other data, like analytics records, may be deleted after six months.
We use encryption, secure servers, and regular audits to protect your data. For instance, sensitive information like passwords is hashed, and our systems are monitored for unauthorized access.
We collect only the information we need. For example, we ask for your email to create an account but don’t require unnecessary details like your phone number.
Our practices comply with laws like GDPR and COPPA. For example, we ensure that users under 13 have parental consent before accessing the platform.
Some features, like course recommendations, use algorithms to make decisions. However, you have the right to request human review if you believe a decision negatively impacts you.
Beyond cookies, we use a variety of other tools to gather information about how users interact with our website.
These are tiny, invisible images embedded in pages or emails. For example, a pixel might track whether you opened an email about a new course offering.
We use these storage methods to save temporary data, like quiz progress, directly on your device. Session storage is cleared when you close your browser, while local storage persists until you delete it.
Our platform may identify your device using its unique characteristics, such as browser type and operating system. This helps us detect and prevent fraudulent activity.
Our servers automatically log information like IP addresses and timestamps. This data helps us troubleshoot issues, such as identifying why a course page failed to load.
You can manage these technologies through your browser or device settings. For example, you might clear local storage manually or use browser extensions to block certain scripts.
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