Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
SparkEnergize uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on spark-energize.com to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
When you visit our website, small data files get stored on your device. Some are essential for basic functionality, while others help us understand how people use our platform so we can make it better. We believe in transparency about how we collect and use this information.
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 information to site owners.
Think of them as a website's way of remembering you. When you come back, cookies help the site recognize your device and recall your preferences. They can't access other files on your device or carry viruses.
Besides cookies, we also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. These serve similar purposes but work slightly differently from traditional cookies.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like security, network management, and accessibility. You can't opt out of these because the site won't work without them.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, they might remember your language preference or login details so you don't have to enter them every time.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages you visit, how long you stay, and any errors you encounter. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
Marketing Cookies
These track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party partners working with us.
How We Use Cookies
Our use of cookies serves several practical purposes that benefit both us and our visitors. Here's what we actually do with the information:
- Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
- Remember your preferences and settings from previous visits
- Understand which features are most popular and which pages get the most traffic
- Identify technical problems and improve site performance
- Measure the effectiveness of our email campaigns and content
- Provide relevant content based on your interests and behavior
- Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
Cookie Duration
Different cookies stay on your device for different lengths of time. We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser |
| Short-term Persistent | 24 hours to 30 days | Remember recent actions and preferences |
| Long-term Persistent | 1 to 24 months | Maintain login status and long-term preferences |
| Analytics Persistent | Up to 2 years | Track visitor patterns and site improvements |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer.
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Keep in mind that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our site. Some features might not work properly, and you may need to re-enter information you've previously provided.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. These might include analytics providers, payment processors, or content delivery networks. We don't control these cookies directly.
When you interact with these services on our site, they may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their practices:
- Analytics providers that help us understand site traffic and user behavior
- Payment processors that handle transaction security
- Content delivery networks that improve site loading speed
- Email service providers that manage our communications
Data Retention and Security
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Essential cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while analytics cookies may persist longer to help us identify trends over time.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
If you have questions about how we handle your data or want to exercise your rights regarding personal information collected through cookies, you can reach us at the contact information below.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies on spark-energize.com, we're here to help. Reach out to us and we'll respond as quickly as possible.