Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Look, we need to be straight with you about tracking on sparkbeams.com. This isn't some vague legal document written to confuse people. We actually track how visitors use our site, and you deserve to know exactly what that means.
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us remember things about your visit and make the site work better for you. But they also collect data, and we're going to explain what we do with it.
Your Cookie Preferences
What We Actually Track
When you browse sparkbeams.com, we collect information through various tracking technologies. Some of these are necessary for the site to function. Others help us understand how people use our financial education content so we can improve it.
Here's what happens when you visit our site:
- We record which pages you view and how long you spend on them
- We track where you came from (search engine, another website, direct visit)
- We collect basic device information like screen size and browser type
- We monitor which links you click and which forms you interact with
- We may identify returning visitors to personalize content
Types of Tracking We Use
RequiredEssential Cookies
These keep the website functioning. Without them, you can't use basic features like secure login or form submissions. We can't turn these off because they're fundamental to the site working properly.
What They Do:
- Remember your login session when you move between pages
- Keep items in your cart or saved selections
- Store security tokens to prevent unauthorized actions
- Remember your language and region preferences
OptionalFunctional Cookies
These enhance your experience by remembering your choices. They make the site more convenient but aren't strictly necessary for it to work.
What They Do:
- Remember if you've closed notification banners
- Save your display preferences like text size
- Store your cookie consent choices
- Recall customization options you've selected
OptionalAnalytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with sparkbeams.com. We use this data to improve the site structure, content, and user experience. The information is aggregated and anonymized.
What They Track:
- Most viewed pages and popular content topics
- Navigation paths through the site
- Time spent reading different sections
- Bounce rates and exit pages
- Geographic location at city level
OptionalMarketing Cookies
These track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests. They're used to show you relevant ads and measure ad campaign effectiveness. Third-party advertising networks may place these cookies.
What They Track:
- Pages you visit on our site and others
- Content topics you engage with
- Ads you've seen and clicked on
- Conversion actions after viewing ads
How Long We Keep This Data
Different cookies have different lifespans. Some disappear when you close your browser (session cookies). Others stick around for months or even years (persistent cookies).
Typical Cookie Duration:
- Essential cookies: Usually expire when you close your browser, but some last up to 1 year
- Functional cookies: Typically 6 months to 2 years
- Analytics cookies: Usually 2 years maximum
- Marketing cookies: Can last up to 2 years depending on the provider
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. When you do, we lose the information associated with them.
Taking Control Through Your Browser
Every modern browser lets you manage cookies. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will break some website functionality.
Search for "cookie settings" in your browser's help menu to find detailed instructions specific to your version.
Third-Party Services
We use external services that may set their own cookies. When you interact with embedded content or features from these providers, they can track you according to their own policies.
Common Third-Party Services:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Marketing platforms for ad delivery and tracking
- Content delivery networks that speed up page loading
- Payment processors for secure transactions
- Social media plugins if you choose to use them
We don't control these third-party cookies. Check each provider's privacy policy to understand their tracking practices.
Changes to This Policy
We update this policy when we change how we use cookies or when regulations require it. The date at the top shows when we last revised it. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you through a banner on the site.
We recommend checking back occasionally to stay informed about our tracking practices, especially if you're concerned about privacy.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy doesn't make sense or you have specific questions about how we track visitors, reach out to us directly.
Email: [email protected]
Address: 239/1 Soi 9, Rop Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
Phone: +66 2 835 3434