What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They're pretty standard across the web—most sites you visit today use them in some form.

These files help websites remember things about your visit. Maybe you logged in, selected certain preferences, or started configuring a dashboard. Cookies store that information so you don't have to start from scratch every time you come back.

At SparkleFlaren, we use cookies to make your experience smoother and to understand how people interact with our automated financial dashboard platform. Some cookies are essential for the site to work properly, while others help us improve our service based on actual usage patterns.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Tracking Data

The information we gather through cookies serves several purposes at SparkleFlaren. Here's what we actually do with it:

• Keep you logged in as you move between different sections of your dashboard
• Remember your dashboard configuration preferences and display settings
• Track which features get used most often so we know where to focus development
• Identify technical issues like slow page loads or broken functionality
• Understand the typical user journey from first visit to dashboard creation
• Test new features with small groups to see how they perform before wider release
• Measure the effectiveness of our documentation and help resources
• Detect and prevent unauthorized access to user accounts

Cookie Duration and Storage

Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Some disappear as soon as you close your browser, while others persist for months or even years.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary. They exist only while you're actively using the site and disappear when you close your browser. We use these for things like maintaining your login state during a single visit or remembering items you've added to a configuration before saving.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period—usually between 30 days and 2 years, depending on their purpose. These remember your preferences between visits and help us recognize returning users. You can clear these manually through your browser settings at any time.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over which cookies you accept. Most browsers let you manage cookie settings directly, and you can adjust these preferences at any time.

Browser-Level Controls

All modern browsers give you the ability to block cookies entirely, delete existing cookies, or approve cookies on a case-by-case basis. The exact steps vary by browser, but the functionality is there.

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will affect how sparkleflaren.com works. You might not be able to log in, save preferences, or use certain features. Essential cookies need to be enabled for the site to function properly.

Third-Party Cookies

Sometimes we use services from other companies that set their own cookies. For example, if we embed a video tutorial or integrate with a payment processor, those services might place cookies on your device too.

We try to limit third-party cookies to situations where they're genuinely necessary. When we do use them, we work with reputable providers who maintain their own privacy policies.

Third-party cookies operate independently of SparkleFlaren. If you have questions about how a specific third-party service handles cookies, you'll need to check their privacy policy directly. We don't control how other companies collect or use data.

Updates to This Policy

We update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

If we start using cookies in fundamentally different ways, we'll notify active users through email or an in-app notification. For minor clarifications or additions, we'll simply update this page.

We recommend checking back occasionally to stay informed about how we use cookies. The policy you're reading now reflects our current practices as of January 2025.