Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on origin-think.com to help provide better service and understand how people interact with our platform. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
When you visit our website, small text files get stored on your device. Some are essential for the site to function properly. Others help us analyze usage patterns so we can improve the experience for everyone using our business analysis tools and learning resources.
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What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit. They're widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to site owners.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer. Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies might affect your ability to use some features on our site.
We also use similar technologies like web beacons and pixels. These are tiny graphics with unique identifiers that track user interaction with our content. They work similarly to cookies but are embedded in web pages or emails rather than stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure area access, and form submissions. Without these cookies, our platform wouldn't work correctly.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing, form data persistence
Functional Cookies
These remember choices you make to personalize your experience. They might recall your preferred language, region, or display settings so you don't have to set them each time you visit.
Examples: Language preferences, recently viewed programs, customized dashboard layouts
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most, how long people spend on different sections, and what content generates the most interest. This data helps us improve our educational resources and business analysis tools.
Examples: Page visit tracking, time spent on site, navigation patterns, content engagement metrics
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests. They help us show you relevant information about programs and services that might interest you based on your browsing behavior.
Examples: Ad campaign tracking, conversion measurement, retargeting capabilities
Specific Cookies on Our Site
Here's a breakdown of the specific cookies we currently use on origin-think.com:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains your login state and shopping cart contents during your visit |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security measure that prevents unauthorized form submissions |
| user_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores your display preferences and interface customizations |
| analytics_id | Analytics | 2 years | Tracks site usage patterns and helps us understand user behavior |
| marketing_consent | Marketing | 6 months | Records your marketing preferences and consent choices |
How We Use Cookie Data
Improving User Experience
Cookie data helps us understand which parts of our business analysis platform are most useful and where people encounter difficulties. For instance, if we notice many users abandoning a particular form, we can investigate and simplify the process.
Content Optimization
By analyzing which educational resources get the most engagement, we can develop more content in areas that matter most to our users. If our articles about financial planning consistently attract high readership, that signals we should expand that content category.
Technical Performance
Cookies help us identify technical issues like slow-loading pages or broken features. This monitoring ensures our platform runs smoothly and delivers the reliable experience you expect when accessing business analysis tools.
Security Monitoring
We use cookies to detect unusual activity patterns that might indicate security threats. This helps protect both our systems and your personal information from unauthorized access attempts.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services we use. We don't directly control these cookies, but we carefully select partners who maintain strong privacy standards.
- Analytics providers that help us understand site traffic and user behavior patterns
- Content delivery networks that ensure fast loading times regardless of your location
- Email service providers that track whether marketing emails are opened or clicked
- Video hosting services that remember your playback preferences and quality settings
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing how they use cookie data. We recommend reviewing those policies if you want detailed information about their specific practices.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can typically block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies after each browsing session. The exact process varies by browser.
Chrome
Open Settings, click Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Other Site Data. Here you can block third-party cookies or clear existing ones. Chrome also offers site-specific exceptions if you want to allow cookies only for certain websites.
Firefox
Go to Settings, select Privacy and Security, and look for the Cookies and Site Data section. Firefox provides several protection levels including strict mode that blocks most trackers and third-party cookies.
Safari
In Preferences, click Privacy and choose your cookie preferences. Safari includes intelligent tracking prevention that automatically blocks many third-party cookies while still allowing essential functionality.
Edge
Open Settings, select Privacy, Search, and Services. You can configure tracking prevention levels and manage exceptions for specific sites. Edge also lets you view and delete individual cookies.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might prevent you from accessing certain features on origin-think.com. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality like logging in and navigating between pages.
Mobile Device Settings
Mobile browsers and apps also use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Each platform provides controls for managing these.
iOS Devices
Go to Settings, scroll to Safari, and tap on Privacy and Security. You can block all cookies or just cross-site tracking. iOS also includes App Tracking Transparency that requires apps to ask permission before tracking your activity.
Android Devices
In Chrome settings, tap Site Settings then Cookies. You can enable or disable cookies entirely. For app tracking, check your Google account privacy settings and adjust ad personalization preferences.
Data Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
We regularly review our cookie usage and remove outdated tracking mechanisms. Analytics data collected through cookies is typically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months. Marketing cookies usually expire after 6 to 12 months, though you can delete them sooner through browser settings.
Essential cookies persist only as long as necessary to maintain functionality during your browsing session. Once you log out or close the browser, these are typically cleared automatically.
Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding how we use cookies and tracking technologies:
- You can decline non-essential cookies using the rejection tool at the top of this page
- You can delete existing cookies through your browser settings at any time
- You can request information about what data we've collected through cookies
- You can ask us to delete cookie-based data we've stored about your visits
- You can opt out of third-party analytics and advertising cookies through industry opt-out tools
Exercising these rights won't affect your ability to access free educational content on our site. However, some interactive features and personalized tools might not work as smoothly without certain cookies enabled.
Updates to This Policy
We update this cookie policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll post a notice on our website and update the date at the top of this page.
For users with accounts, we might also send email notifications about important policy changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, reach out to our team. We're here to help clarify anything that seems unclear.
Email us at help@origin-think.com or call +66 2 835 3060
Origin Think
57, 65 Pra Ong Dam Rd, Nai Mueang
Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand