What We Track and Why

When you browse our financial statement analysis resources, we collect certain information through cookies. Here's what we're tracking and the reasoning behind it:

Specific Tracking Technologies We Use

Session Cookies

These exist only while you're actively using the site. Once you close your browser, they disappear. We use them to maintain your login state and remember what you've added to your learning queue during a single visit.

Persistent Cookies

These stick around for a set period, anywhere from days to months. They remember you when you return, keeping you logged in and maintaining your preferences across multiple sessions. You'll notice them when the site automatically loads in your preferred layout or remembers which modules you've completed.

First-Party Cookies

We set these directly from startonforward.com. They handle everything from your account settings to tracking your progress through our courses. All the data stays with us.

Third-Party Cookies

Other services we work with may place their own cookies. For instance, if we embed a video from an educational platform or use analytics tools to measure site performance, those providers might track certain information. We're selective about which third parties we allow.

Taking Control of Your Data

You're not stuck with our default settings. Every major browser gives you tools to manage cookies, and you should use them if you're uncomfortable with tracking.

Keep in mind that restricting cookies affects what we can offer you. Without functional cookies, the site won't remember your preferences. Without analytical cookies, we can't improve the learning experience based on actual student behavior. You'll still be able to access our content, but the experience becomes less personalized.

Common Browsers and Cookie Management

Data Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser. Login cookies might last 30 days so you don't have to sign in every visit. Analytics cookies typically expire after two years, though we periodically review and clear old data.

We don't keep cookie data indefinitely. Once a cookie expires or you delete it, that specific tracking information is gone. If you haven't visited our site in over a year, most of your cookie data will have naturally expired anyway.

Changes to This Policy

Technology changes and so do our practices. When we update this policy, we'll change the "Last Updated" date at the top and notify active users through email or a banner on the site. Significant changes get more prominent notification.

We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you're concerned about privacy. The web evolves quickly, and new tracking methods emerge regularly. We stay current with both technology and regulations affecting how we can use cookies in Taiwan and internationally.

Your Rights Under Taiwan Law

Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act gives you specific rights regarding your data. You can request to know what data we've collected, ask us to correct inaccurate information, or request deletion of your data entirely. You can also object to certain types of processing or ask us to transfer your data elsewhere.

We comply with these requirements. If you want to exercise any of these rights, contact us through the information below. We'll respond within the timeframes required by law and work with you to address your concerns.