What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital Post-it notes that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our platform.

We use cookies at sparkwaveflow.com for several practical reasons. They help us recognize you when you return, remember your learning preferences, and understand which parts of our educational content resonate most with students interested in smart contract development.

Without these tracking technologies, we'd have to ask you the same questions every time you visit. That would get old fast.

Types of Tracking Technologies We Use

How Long Cookies Stay Active

Different cookies have different lifespans based on their purpose:

• Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. They're temporary helpers that exist only during your current visit.
• Persistent cookies stick around longer, sometimes for months or even years. These remember your preferences between visits and help us recognize returning students.
• Third-party cookies come from external services we use, like analytics platforms. These follow their own schedules and policies.

We regularly review and clean up outdated tracking data. There's no reason to keep information that's no longer useful.

Third-Party Services and External Tracking

We work with several external services that use their own tracking technologies. These include analytics platforms that help us understand website traffic, educational tools that enhance our learning platform, and communication services that enable student support.

Each of these partners has their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We choose partners carefully, but once you interact with their services, their policies apply.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies work on your device. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies through their settings.

Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies might affect your experience on our platform. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, so disabling them could prevent you from accessing certain features or logging into your account.

• Chrome users can manage cookies through Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox provides cookie controls under Options → Privacy and Security
• Safari users find cookie settings in Preferences → Privacy
• Edge offers cookie management in Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services

Mobile Device Considerations

If you're accessing sparkwaveflow.com from a mobile device, cookie management works a bit differently. Mobile browsers have their own privacy settings, and apps may use device identifiers instead of traditional cookies.

iOS devices offer tracking controls through Settings → Privacy → Tracking. Android users can manage advertising preferences through Google Settings. These controls affect how apps and websites track your activity across different platforms.

Mobile browsers like Safari Mobile and Chrome Mobile include their own cookie management tools, usually accessible through the browser's settings menu.

Data Retention and Your Information

We don't keep tracking data indefinitely. Analytical information typically gets aggregated and anonymized after a few months. Personal identifiers associated with functional cookies are removed once they're no longer needed for their intended purpose.

When you delete cookies from your browser, you remove the stored data from your device. However, this doesn't automatically delete information we've already collected from those cookies. If you want us to remove data we've stored, you'll need to contact us directly.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes. Privacy regulations evolve. Our platform grows and adapts. When these things happen, we update this cookie policy to reflect current practices.

We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page whenever we make changes. For significant updates that materially affect how we use tracking technologies, we'll provide additional notice through email or prominent website announcements.

We recommend checking back periodically, especially if you're particular about privacy settings. We're based in Taiwan and serve students across various jurisdictions, so we stay current with international privacy standards.