How We Use Tracking Technologies
Last updated: March 2025
We're pretty transparent about how flow-signal.com collects information. This page breaks down what tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It's not the most thrilling read, but we've tried to make it straightforward.
What Are These Tracking Things Anyway?
Think of tracking technologies as small pieces of data that help websites remember who you are and what you prefer. They're stored on your device when you visit our site. Most people call them cookies – and yeah, that includes us most of the time.
These aren't the edible kind, unfortunately. They're text files that sit in your browser and help us recognize you when you come back. Some stick around for a while, others disappear when you close your browser.
Beyond traditional cookies, we also use local storage, session tokens, and similar technologies. They all serve the same basic purpose: making your experience smoother and helping us understand how people interact with our platform.
Essential Technologies
These are the ones we absolutely need. Without them, the site wouldn't function properly. You can't turn these off if you want to use our services – they're what keep everything running.
- Authentication tokens that confirm you're logged in
- Security measures that protect against unauthorized access
- Basic site functionality like form submissions
- Load balancing to distribute traffic efficiently
Functional Enhancements
These remember your preferences and choices. They make repeat visits more convenient by storing settings you've selected. You could disable these, but your experience would be less personalized.
- Language preferences for interface display
- Display settings and accessibility options
- Recently viewed content or projects
- Custom dashboard configurations
Analytics and Performance
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our platform. They tell us which features get used most, where people spend their time, and what might need improvement. This data helps us make better decisions about development priorities.
- Page visit tracking and navigation patterns
- Time spent on different sections
- Feature usage frequency and interaction depth
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
Marketing and Communication
These help us show you relevant information about our services. They track whether you've seen certain announcements or interacted with our content. They also help us understand which channels bring visitors to our site.
- Campaign source tracking for visitor attribution
- Content engagement and interaction history
- Newsletter subscription preferences
- Platform update notifications
Why We Track This Information
Look, we get it – nobody loves being tracked. But here's the thing: this data genuinely helps us build better tools for mobile app development. When we see that developers spend most of their time in the debugging interface, we know where to focus our improvement efforts.
The analytics tell us stories. Like when we noticed users repeatedly clicking a button that wasn't working as expected – that insight led to a complete redesign of that feature. Or when session data showed people abandoning forms halfway through, prompting us to simplify our onboarding process.
We also use this information to ensure our infrastructure scales properly. When traffic patterns show increased usage from Taiwan's evening hours, we can allocate server resources accordingly. It's practical stuff that keeps the platform running smoothly.
Taking Control of Your Preferences
You're not stuck with our default settings. Every major browser gives you tools to manage what gets stored on your device. Here's how to access those controls in the browsers our users commonly choose:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear existing data.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection with multiple levels of strictness.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks most third-party cookies by default and offers intelligent tracking prevention.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Edge provides options to block cookies and clear browsing data.
Keep in mind that blocking certain tracking technologies might affect how well the platform works. Essential cookies need to stay enabled, or you won't be able to log in or save your work.
How Long We Keep This Data
Different types of tracking data have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser – they're temporary by design. Authentication tokens typically last for two weeks, though you can choose to stay logged in longer.
Analytics data gets aggregated and anonymized after 90 days. We keep the broad patterns but remove individual identifiers. Marketing-related tracking usually expires after 30 days, or sooner if you clear your browser data.
Some functional preferences persist longer because it would be annoying if you had to reset your dashboard layout every month. These might stick around for up to a year, but you can clear them anytime through your account settings.
Third-Party Services We Work With
- Analytics Platform: We use analytics services to understand site usage patterns and improve our platform based on real behavior data.
- Infrastructure Providers: Cloud hosting services place cookies for load balancing, security, and performance optimization across our server network.
- Communication Tools: Email service providers track delivery and engagement metrics to help us send relevant updates to interested developers.
- Development Resources: Some integrated documentation and code libraries may set their own tracking to improve their services.
Updates and Changes
Technology evolves. So do privacy standards and our own practices. When we make significant changes to how we handle tracking, we'll update this page and adjust the "last updated" date at the top.
Major changes – like adding new types of tracking or partnering with different analytics providers – will trigger a notification when you next log in. Minor clarifications or technical corrections happen quietly, but the revision date always reflects the most recent update.
We're not going to email you every time we tweak a sentence here. But if something fundamental changes about our tracking approach, you'll hear from us directly.
Questions About Our Tracking Practices?
Privacy matters. If something on this page doesn't make sense, or if you have specific concerns about how we handle your data, reach out to our team. We're based in Douliu City and responsive to inquiries about our practices.
Get in Touch