Data Preferences at Zornelio Tramoria

When we talk about tracking technologies on our website, we’re referring to small tools like cookies, local storage, and sometimes small scripts that help us remember things about your visit. These technologies are usually tiny text files or bits of code stored in your browser. They work quietly in the background, helping us remember that you’re logged in, recall your language choice, or even keep your progress in a course. If you clear your browser’s cookies, for example, you might notice that our site forgets some of these settings until you set them again.

Some tracking tools are absolutely necessary for our site to run at all. For instance, our login system depends on a cookie that keeps you signed in as you move from one lesson to another. Without it, you’d have to log in every time you clicked a new page—imagine how frustrating that would be in the middle of a video lecture! Another example: if you’re taking a quiz, cookies help us keep track of your progress so your answers aren’t lost if you move to another part of the site.

Besides the basics, we also use analytics tools to find out how people use our platform. For example, we look at which courses are most popular, how long people spend on each lesson, and where folks tend to get stuck. This data helps us see what’s working and what needs improvement. Sometimes we use third-party services for these insights, but we make sure they only get the minimum information required—never your personal lesson notes or messages.

We also use functional tracking technologies to tailor your experience. If you choose a dark mode theme or set the site to show lessons in a certain order, these choices are stored for your next visit. This way, the platform adapts to your needs, making learning smoother. Sometimes, we even remember your preferred video speed or whether you like captions turned on.

Personalization is another area where tracking matters. For instance, if you’re interested in science courses, we might suggest new classes or articles in that area. We do this by looking at your past activity—like which subjects you spend the most time on. This approach helps us point you toward resources you’re likely to find valuable, so your educational journey feels more personal and relevant.

All these tools come together to create a learning experience that isn’t just functional, but actually enjoyable. Being able to pick up right where you left off, having the platform recognize your preferences, and seeing recommendations that match your interests—these are just a few of the benefits. In my experience, it’s the little things, like not having to re-enter your settings every time, that make online learning feel less like a chore and more like a supportive environment.

You have real power over your data preferences at Zornelio Tramoria. We believe in transparency and giving you the right to choose what’s best for you. Your choices are supported by frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar privacy laws, which guarantee your right to access, modify, or erase certain information. And honestly, we think you should have these options, even if the law didn’t require it.

• Each major browser—like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge—lets you control tracking technologies with just a few clicks. For instance, in Chrome, you can go to Settings, then Privacy and security, and choose Cookies and other site data to clear or block cookies. In Firefox, you’d open Preferences and select Privacy & Security to manage cookies and site data. Safari users can go to Preferences, then Privacy, and adjust their cookie settings there. Each browser has its own way, but they all let you delete saved data, block third-party cookies, or even browse in private mode to limit tracking.
• On our platform, you’ll find a consent pop-up or settings menu—usually when you first visit or after clearing your cookies—that lets you choose which tracking technologies to allow. If you want to change your choices later, just visit the data preferences link in your account settings. There, you can turn off non-essential tracking, opt out of analytics, or adjust personalization features. We try to make this process as straightforward as possible because nobody wants to spend an hour figuring out checkboxes.
• Disabling different kinds of tracking can have varying effects on your learning experience. For example, if you block strictly necessary cookies, you might not be able to stay logged in or save your place in a course. Turning off analytics won’t stop you from learning, but it does make it harder for us to spot problems or improve features you care about. If you disable personalization, you’ll still see course recommendations—but they might not fit your interests as well.
• Third-party privacy tools can also help you take control. Extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin can block many types of trackers, and some even let you pick and choose which sites to trust. If you’re especially cautious, you can use these tools alongside your browser’s built-in options for an extra layer of control. Just keep in mind that some features—like saving your progress or remembering accessibility settings—might not work perfectly if you’re blocking everything.
• Finding the right balance between privacy and convenience is personal. For online learning, it’s often helpful to keep essential tracking on, so you don’t lose your work mid-lesson. But you might want to say no to analytics or marketing cookies, especially if you’re concerned about sharing your browsing habits. We encourage you to experiment with your settings until you find what feels right—after all, you’re the one using the platform, and your comfort comes first.

• We keep different types of data for different lengths of time. For instance, essential data like your login session will stick around only as long as you’re actively using the platform—usually a few hours or days. Course progress and account settings are stored until you delete your account or ask us to erase them. When you request deletion, we follow a secure process to make sure your data is removed from both our active systems and backups within a set period, often 30 days.
• Protecting your information is a big deal to us. We use technical safeguards like encryption, both when your data is moving between your device and our servers and when it’s stored. Organizationally, only certain team members can access sensitive data, and they’re trained to handle it responsibly. We also have regular security audits and require strong passwords to help keep your account safe.
• Sometimes, we combine data collected through tracking technologies with other information—like your profile details or course progress—to offer a more tailored experience. For example, if you set your preferred learning style, we might use that together with your activity data to suggest resources or study tips that fit you. We never mix in private content, like your personal notes, unless you’ve specifically asked for that feature.
• We work hard to follow all relevant privacy laws. This includes the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you’re in Europe, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) if you’re in California, and similar rules elsewhere. Our team reviews our policies regularly to make sure we’re meeting these requirements and to adapt to new regulations as they come up.
• Younger users and those in sensitive categories get extra protection. For example, we don’t knowingly collect personal data from children under a certain age without parental consent. We also apply additional safeguards, like stricter limits on data sharing and extra security checks, to protect these users’ privacy and well-being.

We review and update this data preferences page on a regular basis, usually once a year or whenever there’s a significant change in how we handle tracking technologies. If we add new features, start using new types of tracking, or change how your information is managed, you can count on us to update this document. Sometimes, we even make small tweaks just to clarify language or fix typos—because, let’s face it, nobody’s perfect.

Whenever we make a big change, we’ll do our best to let you know ahead of time. This could mean a notification when you log in, a banner at the top of the site, or an email if you’ve given us permission to contact you. For minor updates, like correcting a word or rephrasing a sentence, we might just update this page without sending a separate notice. Our goal is to make sure you’re always in the loop, especially if something that affects your choices or data rights is changing.

If you’re ever curious about what’s changed—or if you want to see a previous version of our policy—you can ask us for a copy. We keep historical versions of our data preferences document so you can compare and see what’s new. Just reach out to our support team, and they’ll send you the version you’re interested in.

Not every update is the same. We consider a change “significant” if it affects your rights, the types of data we collect, or how we use your information. For example, if we started using a new analytics tool that collected different information, we’d send you a notice. If we just fixed a typo or clarified a confusing sentence, that wouldn’t count as significant. In my opinion, it makes sense to focus on what really matters to you, rather than flooding your inbox with every little change.