Cookie Policy
Understanding how DataDevConnect uses tracking technologies
At DataDevConnect, we believe transparency builds trust. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on datadevconnect.app to enhance your experience and provide better disaster recovery education services.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our content, and improve our educational platform for backup and disaster recovery professionals in Taiwan and beyond.
What Are Tracking Technologies
We use several types of tracking technologies beyond traditional cookies. These include web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage mechanisms. Each serves specific purposes in delivering our educational content and maintaining platform functionality.
Think of these technologies as helpful assistants that remember your learning progress, preferred language settings, and course bookmarks. When you return to our platform, these technologies recognize you and restore your personalized experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
How Tracking Enhances Your Experience
Our tracking technologies work behind the scenes to make your learning journey smoother. For example, when you're halfway through a backup strategy module, cookies remember your progress so you can continue exactly where you left off during your next visit.
- Remembering your course progress and completed modules
- Maintaining your preferred dashboard layout and settings
- Suggesting relevant disaster recovery topics based on your interests
- Storing your quiz answers temporarily to prevent data loss
- Optimizing page loading times for frequently accessed content
- Personalizing course recommendations for your skill level
We also use analytics to understand which parts of our disaster recovery curriculum are most effective. This data helps us continuously improve our educational offerings and develop new courses that meet the evolving needs of IT professionals in Taiwan's growing tech sector.
Data Retention and Storage
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies are temporary and disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for predetermined periods, typically ranging from 30 days to 2 years depending on their purpose.
Essential cookies remain active as long as necessary for core functionality. Preference cookies typically last for 12 months, while analytical cookies are usually retained for 24 months to help us understand long-term usage patterns and educational effectiveness.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over how cookies are used on your device. Most modern browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. You can also configure your browser to notify you when websites attempt to place cookies.
Here are direct links to cookie management settings for popular browsers:
Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies may limit some functionality on our educational platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you want to access course materials and track your learning progress.
Third-Party Tracking
Our website integrates with carefully selected third-party services to enhance your educational experience. These may include video hosting platforms for our disaster recovery training modules, analytics services to understand content effectiveness, and communication tools for student support.
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy and cookie practices. We work only with reputable providers who maintain high standards for data protection and user privacy. You can find links to their respective privacy policies in our main privacy statement.
Updates to This Policy
As we enhance our educational platform and adopt new technologies, this cookie policy may be updated to reflect those changes. We'll notify registered users of significant updates through email and display notices on our platform.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use tracking technologies to improve your disaster recovery learning experience.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or need assistance managing your preferences, our team is here to help.
contact@datadevconnect.appLast updated: January 15, 2025