Cookie Policy
Understanding how sparkcleaner uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Introduction
At sparkcleaner, we are committed to providing you with the best possible experience when visiting our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can control them. We believe in transparency and want to ensure you understand exactly how our website functions and what information it collects.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal information.
By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website.
What Are Cookies?
Understanding the basics of cookies and how they work
Definition
Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites recognize your browser and remember certain information about your visit.
These files allow websites to remember your preferences, maintain your login session, and provide personalized content and advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
Why Do Websites Use Cookies?
Functionality
Enable core website features like navigation, form submissions, and user accounts
Security
Protect against fraud, maintain session security, and verify user identity
Analytics
Understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Different categories of cookies serve different purposes on our website
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples include:
- • Session management cookies
- • Security and authentication cookies
- • Load balancing cookies
- • User preference cookies
Duration: Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain for a specified period
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter any error messages. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
What we track:
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- • User navigation patterns
- • Most popular content and features
- • Error rates and technical issues
Duration: Typically 1-2 years for analytics cookies
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They remember your preferences and choices to provide a better experience.
Features they enable:
- • Language and region preferences
- • Accessibility settings
- • Recently viewed content
- • Customizable interface elements
Duration: Up to 1 year for preference storage
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They help us deliver targeted content and measure campaign performance.
How they're used:
- • Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
- • Social media integration and tracking
- • Display advertising measurement
- • Conversion tracking and attribution
Duration: Usually 30 days to 2 years depending on the advertising platform
How We Use Cookies
Specific ways cookies enhance your experience on sparkcleaner
Website Operation
Maintain your session, remember your login status, and ensure all website features work correctly across different pages and interactions.
User Preferences
Remember your settings such as language, region, accessibility options, and display preferences to customize your browsing experience.
Customer Support
Enable chat functionality, remember support requests, and provide contextual help based on your browsing behavior and previous interactions.
Analytics
Understand how visitors use our website, identify popular content, measure page performance, and gather insights for website improvements.
Marketing
Deliver relevant advertisements, measure campaign effectiveness, and provide personalized content recommendations based on your interests.
Security
Protect against fraudulent activities, verify user identity, maintain secure connections, and prevent unauthorized access to accounts.
Cookie Consent and Legal Basis
We use essential cookies based on our legitimate interest in operating our website effectively. For non-essential cookies (performance, functional, and marketing), we obtain your consent before setting them.
Legitimate Interest
- • Website security and functionality
- • Technical operation and performance
- • Fraud prevention
Consent Required
- • Analytics and performance tracking
- • Marketing and advertising
- • Social media integration
Third-Party Cookies
External services that may set cookies on our website
Analytics Services
We use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may set cookies to collect information about your use of our site.
Google Analytics
Helps us understand website traffic, user behavior, and improve site performance. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads.
Cookie names: _ga, _gid, _gat, _ga_*
Microsoft Clarity
Provides session replay and heat mapping to help us understand user interactions and optimize the user experience.
Cookie names: _clck, _clsk, CLID, MR, MUID
Marketing and Advertising
We partner with advertising platforms to show you relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. These partners may set cookies to track conversions and build audience segments.
Google Ads
Enables conversion tracking and remarketing to show relevant ads across Google's advertising network.
Cookie names: _gcl_au, _gcl_aw
Facebook Pixel
Tracks conversions and enables remarketing to provide relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Cookie names: _fbp, fr
LinkedIn Insight
Provides conversion tracking and audience insights for LinkedIn advertising campaigns.
Cookie names: li_gc, liap, lidc, bcookie
Social Media Integration
Our website includes social media features that may set cookies to enable sharing, authentication, and embedded content functionality.
Social Media Buttons
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media buttons that allow you to share content or connect your social accounts.
Privacy Policies: Each platform's own policy
Embedded Content
Videos, maps, and other embedded content from third-party services that may use cookies for functionality and analytics.
Services: YouTube, Google Maps, etc.
Important Note
Third-party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how they handle your data. You can opt out of some third-party cookies through their opt-out pages or browser settings.
Managing Your Cookies
How to control and manage cookies in your browser
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these options in the 'Settings' or 'Preferences' menu.
Block All Cookies
Prevents all websites from setting cookies on your device
Block Third-Party Cookies
Allows first-party cookies but blocks cookies from external sites
Clear Cookies
Removes existing cookies from your browser storage
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Alternative Methods
Cookie Consent Tools
Use our cookie preference center to manage specific types of cookies we use.
Industry Opt-Out Tools
Use industry opt-out tools to manage advertising cookies across multiple websites:
Mobile Device Settings
Mobile browsers offer similar cookie controls. Check your device's browser settings or use privacy-focused browsers like Firefox Focus or Brave.
Considerations
- • Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality
- • You may need to re-enter information on subsequent visits
- • Some features may not work as intended
- • We respect your choice but cannot guarantee full functionality
Cookie Consent Management
We provide a comprehensive cookie consent system that allows you to:
Granular Control
- • Accept or reject different cookie categories
- • Manage consent by purpose
- • Withdraw consent at any time
- • View detailed information about each cookie
Consent Records
- • We maintain records of your consent choices
- • Your preferences are respected across visits
- • We automatically remove expired consents
- • You can update your preferences anytime
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
We're here to help you understand how we use cookies and address any concerns
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Note: We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Related Policies and Documents
Our Cookie Policy works in conjunction with other privacy and legal documents to provide comprehensive information about data handling.