Cookie Policy
Understanding how FlashStream uses tracking technologies to enhance your learning experience
Last Updated: January 2025This policy explains how flashstream.life uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We believe in transparency about the data we collect and why we collect it.
By using our platform, you're agreeing to the use of these technologies as described below. But don't worry – you have control over most of them, and we'll show you how.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. Think of them as tiny notes that help websites remember things about you – like your login status or preferences.
They're not programs and can't carry viruses. Most websites use them because they make browsing more convenient. Without cookies, you'd have to log in every time you switched pages or reconfigure your settings during each visit.
Besides traditional cookies, we also use similar technologies like web beacons and local storage. These all serve similar purposes but work in slightly different ways.
The Types of Tracking We Use
Essential
These keep the site functioning properly. Without them, basic features wouldn't work.
Used for: Authentication, security, remembering your session
Functional
These remember your choices and personalize your experience based on your preferences.
Used for: Language settings, display preferences, course progress tracking
Analytical
These help us understand how people use our platform so we can make improvements.
Used for: Page views, time spent on lessons, navigation patterns
Marketing
These track your activity to show you relevant educational content and opportunities.
Used for: Showing relevant courses, measuring campaign effectiveness
Specific Cookies We Deploy
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session_id
Keeps you logged in as you navigate between pages. Expires when you close your browser.
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user_preferences
Stores your display settings, notification preferences, and interface customizations. Lasts for 12 months.
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learning_progress
Tracks which lessons you've completed and where you left off. Stored for 24 months.
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analytics_token
Helps us understand site usage patterns without identifying individual users. Expires after 13 months.
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csrf_protection
Security cookie that prevents unauthorized form submissions. Session-based, expires when you log out.
Taking Control of Your Cookies
You're not stuck with our cookie settings. Most browsers let you manage or block cookies entirely. Here's how to adjust settings in popular browsers:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies
Keep This in Mind
Blocking all cookies will affect your experience on FlashStream. You might not stay logged in, your preferences won't save, and some interactive features might not work properly. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, so blocking those means you won't be able to use the platform effectively.
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
| Cookie Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Temporary functionality during your visit |
| Authentication | 30 days | Keep you logged in between visits |
| Preferences | 12 months | Remember your customized settings |
| Analytics | 13 months | Track long-term usage patterns |
| Progress Tracking | 24 months | Maintain your learning history |
Third-Party Tracking Technologies
We work with some external services that may place their own cookies on your device. These include video hosting platforms for our tutorial content and analytics providers that help us understand how people learn on our platform.
We don't control these third-party cookies. Each service has its own privacy policy explaining how they handle data. We only partner with providers that meet our standards for data protection and user privacy.
If you're curious about specific third-party services we use and their cookie policies, reach out to us and we'll provide detailed information.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes, and so do the ways we use it. We might update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect new tracking technologies or changes in how we operate.
When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through the platform. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page shows when we last revised the policy.
We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you have concerns about data tracking. Your continued use of FlashStream after we post changes means you're okay with the updated terms.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or if you want more details about specific cookies we use, we're here to help. Data privacy matters, and you deserve straight answers.