Data Tracking and Website Storage Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2025

At GlowTechDev, we believe in straightforward communication about how our website tracks and stores information. This document explains what happens when you visit glowtechdev.com and what data gets stored on your device. We're not trying to hide anything here - just giving you the full picture so you can make informed choices.

What Are Tracking Technologies?

When you browse our site, small pieces of data get stored on your device. Most people call these items by various names, but they all serve the same basic purpose: remembering information about your visit. Think of them as tiny notes our website leaves on your computer or phone.

These storage mechanisms help our site remember your preferences and understand how visitors interact with our budgeting tools. Without them, you'd need to re-enter information every single time you visit a new page. That would get annoying pretty fast.

Some tracking happens directly through our site. Other tracking comes from services we use to understand visitor behavior. We'll break down both types below so you know exactly what's happening.

Types of Data Storage We Use

Essential

Necessary Functions

These keep the site working properly. They remember if you're logged into your budgeting dashboard, maintain your session security, and store basic preferences. Without these, our platform simply wouldn't function.

Functional

Enhanced Experience

These remember your choices - like which currency you prefer to view, your dashboard layout preferences, or language settings. They make returning to our site more convenient by keeping your customizations intact.

Analytics

Usage Understanding

We track which features get used most often and where people get confused. This helps us improve our budgeting tools and fix problems we didn't know existed. All data gets anonymized before we analyze it.

Marketing

Relevant Content

These help us show you content that might actually interest you rather than generic advertisements. They also help us measure whether our educational content reaches the right audience in Thailand and beyond.

Your Control Options

Current Status:
All Storage Accepted

About Essential Storage

We can't disable storage that's absolutely necessary for the site to work. These essential items:

  • Maintain your login session when accessing your budget dashboard
  • Remember items in your comparison list as you browse features
  • Store security tokens that protect your account from unauthorized access
  • Keep track of your consent preferences (ironically, we need storage to remember you rejected storage)

Everything else can be declined using the button above. Your choice gets saved and respected across all visits.

How Different Tracking Methods Work

Not all data storage behaves the same way. Some items expire after you close your browser. Others stick around for months or even years. Here's what we actually use on glowtechdev.com:

Session-based storage disappears when you close your browser tab. We use this for temporary information like which page you're currently viewing or items you've selected during a single visit. No long-term tracking involved.

Persistent storage remains on your device until it expires or you manually delete it. We use this for login credentials (so you don't have to sign in every time) and saved preferences. These typically last 30 to 90 days, depending on their purpose.

Third-party tracking comes from services like analytics platforms. When you visit our site, these services might place their own tracking mechanisms. We've configured them to respect your privacy settings, but you should know they exist.

Managing Storage Through Your Browser

Every browser gives you tools to control tracking. The exact steps vary, but here's where to look:

C
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Select time range and check relevant boxes
F
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → History section → Clear History or adjust tracking protection settings
S
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove individual sites or clear all stored data
E
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Choose what to clear under Clear browsing data

How Long We Keep Your Data

Different types of information have different lifespans. We don't keep anything longer than necessary. Here's our retention schedule:

Data Type Retention Period Purpose
Session identifiers Until browser closes Maintain active connection during your visit
Login authentication 30 days Keep you signed in between visits
Preference settings 90 days Remember your customization choices
Analytics data 26 months Understand long-term usage patterns and trends
Marketing interaction 12 months Measure campaign effectiveness and adjust messaging
Consent records 3 years Legal compliance and preference documentation

When retention periods expire, we automatically delete the associated data from our systems. You can also request manual deletion anytime by contacting us directly.

Changes and Updates

We update this policy occasionally when we add new features or change how we handle data. Major changes get announced through our website, and we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

If we make significant changes to tracking practices, we'll notify active users through email and ask for renewed consent where legally required. We won't sneak changes past you.

Questions About Data Tracking?

We're happy to explain anything that seems unclear. Reach out to our team:

Email: help@glowtechdev.com

Phone: +66 3 522 9071

Address: 81/4 Moo. 1 Chalermphrakiat Ror. 9 Road, Kathu, Phuket 83120, Thailand