At flsglobalonline, we know that trust is hard-earned, especially when it comes to personal data and learning journeys. This Data Tracking Policy explains, in transparent and approachable terms, how we handle tracking-related technologies throughout your experience on our educational platform. Our goal? To help you understand exactly what information is collected, for what reasons, and—most importantly—how you can steer your own privacy.

While online education often requires a blend of personalized features and robust analytics, your privacy remains a top priority. We believe that you should never feel “in the dark” about what’s going on behind the scenes. In the following sections, you'll find clear explanations, real-world examples, and practical advice for managing your preferences, no matter your level of technical expertise. We encourage you to review this policy carefully and revisit it whenever you want to brush up on how your data is handled.

Modern educational websites—ours included—rely on a variety of tracking technologies to function, improve, and adapt to individual learners. These can range from small data files stored in your browser to advanced analytics tools that help us see how students interact with different lessons. Think of these technologies as the gears and sensors that keep everything running smoothly, ensuring that you have a seamless and valuable experience whether you’re attending a live session or reviewing recorded material.

Some tracking methods are absolutely essential for basic operations. For example, session cookies remember your login status, so you aren’t forced to sign in repeatedly while moving between modules. Others keep track of the courses you’ve completed, so your progress is always saved accurately. Without these, core features like secure exams or assignment submissions would simply not work.

Beyond the basics, we use performance tracking to understand how our platform is used. These tools collect data such as which lessons are most popular, how long students spend on practice quizzes, and which resources tend to spark further exploration. By analyzing this information, we can identify areas where content could be clearer or more engaging—sometimes it’s as simple as realizing a video loads too slowly or instructions are being missed.

Functional technologies step in to remember your preferences and make learning more personal. For example, if you always set your font size larger or prefer videos with subtitles automatically enabled, these settings are stored so you don’t have to adjust them every time. This includes language choices, color scheme preferences, and remembering where you left off in a lesson, all of which help you focus on learning rather than setup.

Customization methods, when enabled, allow us to tailor content recommendations and learning paths to your unique interests. For instance, if you consistently excel in math modules, the system might suggest advanced math challenges or skip over introductory concepts. In my experience, this level of personalization can turn a generic course into a truly engaging journey, but it does rely on tracking what works best for you.

In practice, these tracking technologies form a kind of data ecosystem. Necessary tools make sure the basics work, performance trackers help us spot trends and improve the platform, functional features remember your choices, and customization methods create a more tailored experience. Each type plays a distinct role, but together they create a learning environment that adapts and grows with you. We strive to balance these elements thoughtfully, always putting your educational needs and privacy first.

• Necessary Technologies: Essential pieces such as authentication cookies, secure session tokens, and learning progress trackers are used strictly for functions without which the platform cannot operate correctly. For example, if these were absent, you would be logged out at random or your quiz scores might not be saved, making meaningful participation impossible.
• Performance Tracking: We use analytics tools to observe how course materials are accessed and which features get the most use. This data—always anonymized and aggregated—helps us identify when a video isn’t being watched all the way through or a resource is frequently revisited, prompting improvements or clarifications.
• Functional Technologies: These store user preferences like theme selection, video playback speed, or choice of language. By remembering these settings, the platform saves you time and effort, ensuring a consistent learning environment tailored to your habits and accessibility needs.
• Customization Methods: When permitted, we analyze your usage and achievement data to provide personalized recommendations, such as suggesting supplementary videos that fit your interests or adjusting the difficulty of practice questions. This level of adaptation is always optional and based on your explicit choices.

We believe every learner should feel empowered to control their data. flsglobalonline respects your privacy rights in line with global standards, such as the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar frameworks. This section offers a clear roadmap for managing your preferences, whether you’re comfortable diving into browser settings or just want to adjust things on our site.

If you prefer to handle settings in your browser, here’s how you can do it in major browsers: In Chrome, click the three-dot menu, go to "Settings" > "Privacy and security" > "Cookies and other site data," and select your desired option. For Firefox, open the menu, choose "Settings" > "Privacy & Security," and scroll to the "Cookies and Site Data" section. In Edge, access the menu, pick "Settings" > "Cookies and site permissions," then "Manage and delete cookies and site data." Each browser lets you block, allow, or selectively manage tracking technologies—though the terminology may vary a bit.

On our platform, you’ll encounter a consent mechanism when you first visit or when significant changes occur. This pop-up (or banner) provides a simple way to accept all tracking, reject non-essential categories, or dive into detailed settings. Should you wish to revisit or change your choices later, just head to the privacy settings section in your account dashboard—there you’ll find toggles for each tracking category, along with clear explanations about what’s affected.

Disabling different categories has specific consequences. For example, turning off necessary technologies will prevent you from logging in, submitting assignments, or tracking course progress—essentially, the platform won’t work as designed. If you disable performance tracking, you might miss out on platform improvements that respond to student needs, although your core experience remains unaffected. Functional settings, if disabled, mean you’ll have to manually set your preferences every session, which can be tedious. Customization opt-out simply keeps your experience generic, without tailored recommendations or adaptive learning paths.

For those who want extra privacy, there are reputable third-party tools available. Privacy-focused browser extensions like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, or Ghostery can block tracking scripts and cookies across the web—including on flsglobalonline. Keep in mind, though, that using these tools might disrupt certain platform functions, particularly those requiring real-time updates or persistent session tracking.

Finding the right balance between privacy and functionality is a personal decision, especially in an educational setting. Some learners value maximum privacy, even if it means losing a bit of convenience or personalization. Others prefer the ease and tailored support that comes with allowing more tracking. We encourage you to explore the available options, test different settings, and choose what feels best for your learning style and comfort level.

• User Rights: You have the right to access, modify, or delete the data we collect through tracking technologies, subject to certain legal and operational requirements. Requests can be made through your account dashboard or, for more complex inquiries, via our support team.
• Browser Settings: Modern browsers provide granular tools for blocking or deleting cookies and storage data. While this gives you broad control, be aware that it may also affect how other websites function, not just flsglobalonline.
• Platform Controls: Our consent pop-ups and account settings offer a user-friendly way to review and update your tracking preferences at any time. These controls are always accessible and explained in plain language.
• Impact of Disabling: Adjusting settings can affect features like remembering your progress, adapting content, or keeping your sessions secure. We always provide warnings before you disable anything that could disrupt your educational experience.
• Third-Party Tools: Extensions and privacy browsers offer another layer of control, though they may interfere with site functionality. We recommend reviewing their documentation and testing them in a safe environment before relying on them for your coursework.

Data retention is a subject we take seriously. For tracking-related information, our standard policy is to keep necessary data only as long as it’s required to support your learning experience and meet legal obligations. Session cookies and temporary trackers are deleted automatically when you log out or after a predefined period of inactivity, usually no longer than 30 days. Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated, with raw logs typically erased after 12 months unless specific legal or operational reasons require longer storage.

Security isn’t just a buzzword for us—it’s woven into both the technical and organizational fabric of flsglobalonline. We encrypt data transmissions using TLS protocols and store tracking data in protected servers with strict access controls. On the organizational side, we conduct regular cybersecurity training, audit access logs, and commit to routine vulnerability testing. These layers help ensure that even if something goes wrong, your information remains protected.

The data we collect through tracking integrates directly with our broader privacy framework. For example, when you interact with a lesson, the platform may save your progress (using necessary technologies), note which resources you prefer (functional), and flag recurring issues for review (performance). This flow allows us to continually refine both the educational content and the underlying systems, all while respecting the boundaries you set.

Compliance is a moving target, especially in the educational sector where privacy laws evolve rapidly. We continuously monitor regulations like the GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant legislation. Our internal compliance team regularly reviews tracking practices to ensure we meet or exceed these requirements, updating internal and public-facing documentation as needed.

Occasionally, your data may cross international borders—say, if you’re accessing the platform from another country or if our service providers operate globally. In such cases, we use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and require our partners to adhere to rigorous security and privacy standards. We’re committed to ensuring that your data receives the same high level of protection wherever it travels.

To keep up with changes in technology, regulations, or our own educational offerings, we review this Data Tracking Policy regularly—at least once per year, but more often if significant updates are on the horizon. Major platform changes, new tracking categories, or shifts in legal requirements can trigger an immediate review and update process.

Whenever we make changes, you’ll receive a notification—usually via an in-platform message or a prominent banner on your dashboard. For critical updates, we may also send email alerts to all active users. These communications are typically sent at least two weeks before changes take effect, giving you time to review and adjust your preferences if necessary.

We maintain a record of previous versions of this policy, which you can access through the privacy section of your account dashboard. If you’re ever curious about what’s changed between versions, you’ll find clear summaries and links to full revision histories there.

Except where immediate changes are required by law, all policy updates take effect 14 days after notification. This gives everyone a fair window to review the revised terms and make any desired changes to their settings before new practices are applied.