Data Usage Policy
Understanding how we collect and use information on ethena.co.com
Overview of Our Data Collection Practices
At Ethena Mind, we use various tracking technologies to enhance your learning experience and understand how visitors interact with our game mechanics programming platform. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control these preferences.
We believe in transparency about our data practices. When you visit ethena.co.com, several types of information may be collected automatically through browser technologies, analytics tools, and user interaction tracking systems. This data helps us improve our educational content, understand learning patterns, and provide personalized experiences for our students and visitors.
We respect your privacy choices and provide multiple ways to control how information is collected during your visits to our platform.
Types of Tracking Technologies We Use
Essential Functionality
These technologies are necessary for basic website operation. They enable core functionality like secure access to your account, maintaining your session while browsing courses, and remembering your language preferences. Without these, our platform cannot function properly.
User Experience Enhancement
We use these to remember your preferences, such as which programming topics interest you most, your preferred video playback quality, and course progress markers. These make your learning experience more personalized and efficient.
Learning Analytics
Analytics help us understand which game mechanics concepts are most challenging for students, which tutorials are most effective, and where learners spend the most time. This data guides our content development and course improvements.
Educational Outreach
These technologies help us reach potential students who might be interested in game programming education. They also enable us to show you relevant content about new courses or programming resources that match your interests.
How Information Collection Benefits Your Experience
Personalized Learning Paths
By tracking your interactions with different programming concepts, we can suggest appropriate next steps in your learning journey. For instance, if you spend considerable time on physics simulation tutorials, we might recommend advanced collision detection courses that build upon those foundations.
Content Optimization
Usage data reveals which explanations resonate with students and which need improvement. When we notice that many learners replay certain video segments or spend extra time on specific code examples, we create additional resources to address those learning challenges.
Technical Performance
Performance monitoring helps us identify slow-loading pages, broken interactive demos, or compatibility issues with different browsers. This ensures that your coding exercises and video tutorials run smoothly across all devices.
Manage Your Data Preferences
You have complete control over how we collect information during your visits. Adjust these settings based on your comfort level and privacy preferences.
Current Settings Status
Data Retention and Your Control
Different types of collected information are retained for varying periods based on their purpose and legal requirements. Here's how we handle data retention:
- Session Data: Automatically removed when you close your browser or after 24 hours of inactivity
- Learning Progress: Stored for the duration of your account plus 3 years to help you resume courses
- Analytics Information: Aggregated and anonymized data retained for up to 26 months for trend analysis
- Marketing Preferences: Kept until you change your settings or request removal
- Technical Logs: Server logs and error reports retained for 90 days for troubleshooting purposes
Your Rights and Options
You can request to see what information we have collected about your visits, ask us to correct any inaccuracies, or request deletion of your data. For registered users, most preference controls are available directly in your account dashboard. Visitors can use the controls on this page or contact us directly.
Browser-Level Privacy Controls
Beyond our built-in controls, your web browser offers additional privacy settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block certain types of tracking, delete stored information, or browse in private mode where less information is retained.
Common Browser Settings
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all include privacy features in their settings menus. Look for options like "Privacy and Security," "Clear Browsing Data," or "Site Settings" to manage how websites can collect information. Some browsers also offer enhanced tracking protection that automatically limits data collection across websites.
Remember that blocking all tracking technologies may affect website functionality. Essential features like maintaining your login status or remembering course progress require some data storage to work properly.
Updates and Contact Information
We review and update this policy regularly to reflect changes in our practices or relevant regulations. When significant changes occur, we'll notify active users through email and display a notice on our website for at least 30 days.
If you have questions about our data practices, want to discuss your privacy options, or need help with any of these settings, please reach out to us at contact@ethena.co.com or call +1 (989) 714-2465. Our team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time.
You can also write to us at: Ethena Mind, 20720 Ventura Blvd Suite 140, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, United States. We typically respond to privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.