Website Data Usage Policy
Last updated: February 2025
Understanding Tracking Technologies
When you visit igniteknot.com, we use various tracking methods to understand how people interact with our financial reporting platform. These small data files help us remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Think of these tracking mechanisms as digital notepads. Some remember whether you prefer dark mode. Others track which pages helped you most. We're transparent about what we collect and why it matters for your experience on our site.
Types of Tracking We Use
What We Actually Collect
Our tracking focuses on behavior patterns rather than personal identity. Here's what gets recorded when you browse igniteknot.com:
- Pages you visit and how long you spend reading financial reports
- Browser type and device specifications for compatibility testing
- Approximate geographic location (city-level, not street addresses)
- Referral sources that brought you to our platform
- Feature interactions like clicking charts, downloading reports, or using calculators
- Login timestamps and session durations for security monitoring
- Error messages and technical issues you encounter
We never sell this tracking data to third parties. Everything we collect serves internal improvements or security purposes. Your financial analysis activities remain confidential.
How Tracking Improves Your Experience
Data collection isn't just bureaucratic overhead. It directly impacts what you see when using our financial reporting tools.
Personalized Dashboard Layout
Preference tracking remembers which metrics matter most to you. If you always check cash flow statements first, we can prioritize that data on your dashboard. Your frequently used analysis tools appear prominently.
Faster Load Times
Performance monitoring identifies slow-loading reports and heavy database queries. When we spot bottlenecks, we optimize server responses. This means your financial data appears quicker, especially during market hours when usage peaks.
Relevant Resource Recommendations
Behavioral tracking suggests guides and templates based on what you're currently analyzing. If you're deep into quarterly comparisons, we might recommend our year-over-year analysis tools. It's contextual assistance rather than random suggestions.
Data Retention Periods
Different tracking types stay in our systems for varying durations. We don't keep data indefinitely.
Data Type | Storage Duration | Purpose |
---|---|---|
Session cookies | Until browser closes | Active login and navigation |
Preference settings | 12 months | Personalized experience |
Analytics data | 26 months | Long-term trend analysis |
Marketing attribution | 90 days | Campaign effectiveness |
Managing Your Tracking Preferences
You control what gets tracked. Browser settings let you block or delete tracking files at any time. Here's how to adjust these configurations:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" then "Privacy and security"
- Choose "Cookies and other site data"
- Pick your preferred blocking level or clear existing data
Mozilla Firefox
- Open the menu and select "Settings"
- Navigate to "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your blocking preference
- Use "Clear Data" to remove existing tracking files
Safari
- Go to Safari menu and choose "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Select "Manage Website Data" to view and remove specific entries
- Adjust "Block all cookies" setting if you want complete blocking
Mobile browsers have similar options in their settings menus. Blocking all tracking may affect site functionality—you might need to log in repeatedly or reset preferences each visit.
Third-Party Tracking Services
Some tracking on igniteknot.com comes from external services we integrate. Google Analytics monitors visitor patterns. Cloudflare handles security and content delivery. These partners have their own data policies.
We carefully vet third-party services before integration. They must meet security standards and limit data sharing. You can block these external trackers using browser extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin.
When you click the "Decline All Tracking" button above, we signal our analytics providers to stop collecting your data. This preference gets stored locally on your device and respected across igniteknot.com.
Updates and Changes
We update this policy when our tracking methods change or regulations require adjustments. Check the date at the top to see when we last revised this document. Significant changes get announced through email to registered users.
Continued use of igniteknot.com after policy updates means you accept the new terms. If you disagree with changes, you can disable tracking or stop using the platform.