Website Data Usage Policy
Last Updated: February 2025
At Extendetx, we believe transparency builds trust. This policy explains how we use tracking technologies on extendetx.pro to provide you with a better experience while respecting your privacy. Think of this as a straightforward conversation about how our website works behind the scenes.
What Are Tracking Technologies?
When you visit our website, small pieces of data get stored on your device. These help us remember your preferences and understand how people interact with our content. Most websites do this — it's what allows sites to remember you're logged in or keep items in your shopping cart.
We use several methods to collect this information, and each serves a specific purpose. Some are essential for basic functionality, while others help us improve your experience over time.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Tracking
These keep the website running properly. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate between pages or access secure areas. They're necessary for basic functionality and can't be disabled without breaking the site.
Functional Tracking
These remember your choices — language preferences, location settings, and customization options. They make your visits more convenient by saving your preferences between sessions.
Analytical Tracking
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our content. Which pages get the most attention? Where do people spend their time? This data helps us create better educational resources.
Performance Tracking
These monitor site speed and identify technical issues. If a page loads slowly or a feature breaks, we need to know about it so we can fix it quickly.
How We Collect Information
Our tracking methods vary depending on what we're trying to achieve. Here's what happens when you visit extendetx.pro:
- Session identifiers track your movement through the site during a single visit
- Persistent identifiers remember your preferences across multiple visits
- Browser information tells us what device and software you're using
- Interaction data shows us which links you click and which content you read
- Timing information reveals how long you spend on different pages
- Form data captures what you enter when you contact us or sign up for information
What We Track and Why
Different types of data serve different purposes. Some help us fix problems, while others guide our content strategy.
| Data Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Management | Keep you logged in and maintain your progress through forms | Until browser closes |
| User Preferences | Remember your settings and customization choices | Up to 12 months |
| Site Analytics | Understand traffic patterns and popular content | Up to 24 months |
| Form Interactions | Save partial progress and prevent duplicate submissions | Up to 30 days |
| Security Monitoring | Detect suspicious activity and protect your account | Up to 6 months |
Practical Examples
Let's look at specific situations where tracking improves your experience on our investment terminology education platform:
Learning Progress
When you're reading through our glossary of investment terms, we remember which definitions you've already viewed. This prevents repetitive content and helps you pick up where you left off.
Content Recommendations
If you frequently read articles about derivatives, we might suggest related topics like options trading or futures contracts. This happens because we track your reading patterns.
Search Refinement
When you search for terms on our site, we use that data collectively to improve search results for everyone. If lots of people search for "REIT" and click the third result, we know the third result should probably be higher.
Managing Your Preferences
You have control over how we track your activity. Most browsers give you options to limit or block tracking, though this might affect site functionality.
Chrome & Edge
Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security. You'll find options to block third-party tracking or clear existing data. You can also set exceptions for specific sites.
Firefox
Open Preferences and select Privacy & Security. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection with different levels — Standard, Strict, or Custom based on your needs.
Safari
In Safari Preferences, go to Privacy. Safari blocks many trackers by default and gives you options to prevent cross-site tracking entirely.
Mobile Browsers
Most mobile browsers have similar settings in their app preferences. Look for Privacy or Security sections to adjust tracking permissions.
Data Retention Practices
We don't keep tracking data forever. Different information has different lifespans based on its purpose:
Session data disappears when you close your browser. Analytical information typically gets deleted after 24 months. Preference data lasts up to a year unless you clear it manually. Security logs remain for 6 months to help us identify patterns of suspicious activity.
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us directly. We'll remove your information within 30 days unless we're legally required to keep it longer.
Third-Party Services
Some tracking on our site comes from external services we use. For example, if we embed a video or use analytics tools, those providers might set their own trackers. We only work with services that respect user privacy, but you should know they operate under their own policies.
We currently use analytics platforms to measure site performance and understand visitor behavior. These services help us make data-driven decisions about content and features.
Changes to This Policy
We update this policy occasionally as our practices evolve or regulations change. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through a banner on the site or via email if you're subscribed to our updates.
The last update date appears at the top of this page. We recommend checking back periodically if you're concerned about how we handle tracking.
Questions About Our Tracking Practices?
We're happy to explain anything that's unclear. Privacy matters, and you deserve straight answers about how websites collect and use your information.