Data Usage Policy
Understanding How Lightaflare Uses Tracking Technologies
How We Use Tracking Technologies
At Lightaflare, we use various tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our financial modeling platform. These tools help us understand how you interact with our scenario modeling features and improve our services accordingly.
This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding these tracking mechanisms. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how your information helps us serve you better.
Our tracking systems are designed to support our core mission of providing sophisticated financial scenario modeling tools while respecting your privacy preferences.
Essential Functionality
These tracking mechanisms are necessary for basic website operation and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Session management, security verification, login status, form data preservation during navigation
Performance Analytics
We track usage patterns to understand how our financial modeling tools perform and identify areas for improvement.
Page load times, feature usage frequency, error tracking, scenario modeling completion rates
User Preferences
These remember your choices and settings to provide a more personalized experience across visits.
Dashboard layout preferences, default modeling parameters, notification settings, language preferences
Service Enhancement
Data collected to help us understand user needs and develop better financial modeling capabilities.
Feature interaction patterns, common scenario types, user journey analysis, support request themes
What Information We Collect
Technical Information
We collect basic technical data like browser type, device characteristics, and IP addresses to ensure our platform works properly across different systems and to maintain security.
Usage Patterns
We track how you navigate through our financial modeling tools, which features you use most, and how long you spend on different sections. This helps us understand what's working well and what needs improvement.
Performance Data
Information about how quickly pages load, any errors you encounter, and system responsiveness helps us maintain a smooth user experience and quickly address technical issues.
Interaction Records
We monitor clicks, form submissions, and feature usage to understand user preferences and identify opportunities to make our scenario modeling tools more intuitive and effective.
Managing Your Tracking Preferences
You have several options for controlling how tracking technologies work on your device. While essential functionality tracking cannot be disabled, you can adjust settings for other types of data collection.
Browser Settings
- Access your browser's privacy or security settings
- Look for options related to tracking or data collection
- Adjust settings according to your preferences
- Clear existing stored data if desired
- Set preferences for future visits
Account Preferences
- Log into your Lightaflare account dashboard
- Navigate to privacy and data settings
- Review available tracking options
- Enable or disable optional tracking features
- Save your preferences for all future sessions
Data Retention and Control
We maintain different retention schedules for different types of data, balancing functionality needs with privacy considerations. Here's how long we keep various types of information:
Session Data
Temporary data needed for current browsing session is automatically cleared when you close your browser or log out of your account.
Usage Analytics
Aggregated usage patterns and performance data are retained for up to 24 months to identify long-term trends and guide platform improvements.
Preference Settings
Your customization choices and preferences are kept until you change them or close your account, ensuring consistent experience across visits.
Questions About Our Data Practices
If you have specific questions about how we use tracking technologies or want to discuss your data preferences, our team is ready to help. We're committed to transparency and will explain any aspect of our data practices in detail.
You can also contact us if you encounter any issues with managing your tracking preferences or need assistance with browser settings.