Cookie & Data Usage Policy

What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on thryvixitharion.com. We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage to collect information about how you interact with our platform.

These technologies work behind the scenes to make your visits more personalized and efficient. For instance, they remember whether you prefer dark mode or light mode, keep you logged in between sessions, and help us understand which career development resources are most valuable to our users.

Types of Tracking We Use

We categorize our tracking technologies into four main types, each serving specific purposes to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy preferences.

How We Enhance Your Experience

Our tracking technologies directly contribute to making your career development journey more effective and personalized. Here's how they work in practice:

• Remembering where you left off in courses so you can seamlessly continue your learning
• Suggesting relevant career paths based on your completed assessments and interests
• Providing personalized job recommendations from our South African employer network
• Optimizing page loading times by remembering your device and connection preferences
• Enabling social features like sharing achievements and connecting with other learners
• Customizing your dashboard to highlight the most relevant tools and resources
• Tracking your progress across multiple devices so you can learn anywhere
• Delivering timely notifications about new opportunities in your field of interest

Beyond personalization, we use aggregated data to identify trends in the South African job market and adjust our curriculum accordingly. This means our courses stay relevant to current industry demands and emerging opportunities.

Data Retention and Your Control

We believe in transparency about how long we keep your information and giving you meaningful control over your data. Different types of information are retained for different periods based on their purpose and legal requirements.

You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal data at any time. Simply contact us at [email protected], and we'll process your request within 30 days. You can also adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our preference center.

Managing Your Browser Settings

Most modern browsers give you detailed control over cookies and tracking technologies. You can customize these settings to match your comfort level with data sharing while still enjoying the benefits of our platform.

• Access your browser's privacy or security settings to view and manage cookies
• Choose to block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies from Thryvixitharion
• Set up automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser
• Create exceptions for trusted sites like thryvixitharion.com to maintain functionality
• Use private or incognito browsing modes for temporary sessions without data storage
• Install browser extensions that provide additional privacy controls and transparency
• Regularly review and clear stored data to maintain your desired privacy level

Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies might affect some features of our platform. For example, you might need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit, or some personalized recommendations might not work as effectively.

Third-Party Services and Partners

We work with trusted third-party services to provide you with the best possible experience on Thryvixitharion. These partners help us with everything from secure payment processing to delivering relevant job opportunities from employers across South Africa.

Our analytics partners help us understand user behavior and improve our platform, while our advertising partners ensure you see relevant career opportunities and learning resources. We carefully vet all partners to ensure they meet our privacy standards and comply with applicable data protection regulations.

Updates and Changes

As technology evolves and our services expand, we may need to update this policy to reflect new practices or legal requirements. We're committed to being transparent about any changes that might affect how we collect or use your information.

When we make significant changes to our cookie and tracking practices, we'll notify you through email (if you've provided one) or through a prominent notice on our website. For minor updates or clarifications, we'll update the "last modified" date at the bottom of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically, especially if you have concerns about privacy or want to understand how new features might affect data collection. Your continued use of Thryvixitharion after any policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.