Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
Cookies at a Glance (Fact Sheet)
| Category | Our Commitment |
|---|---|
| Tracking & Ads | Zero. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. |
| Analytics | Privacy-First. We do not use cookies that share your behavior with advertising networks. |
| LocalStorage | Preferred. We use browser Local Storage to keep your preferences on your device. |
| Security | Essential Only. Cloudflare may set cookies purely for bot protection and rate limiting. |
| Philosophy | Minimalism. If a cookie isn't essential for security or login, we don't use it. |
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
2. How We Use Cookies
SparkyMinis uses Strictly Necessary Cookies to enable core functionality. Without these, services you have requested (such as logging into your dashboard) cannot be provided.
We do NOT use:
* Third-party advertising cookies.
* Tracking pixels for cross-site retargeting.
* Analytics cookies that share data with advertising networks.
3. Cookies vs. Local Storage
We take a modern approach to privacy. We do not set first-party cookies for tracking or ads. Instead, we utilize Local Storage and IndexedDB to keep your data firmly on your own device.
| Storage Type | Key Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Storage | `sparky-theme` | Remembers your "Dark/Light" mode preference. | Permanent (until cleared) |
| IndexedDB | `firebaseLocalStorage` | Persists your secure login session. | Permanent (until logout) |
3.1. Infrastructure Cookies (Third-Party)
Our security partners set essential operational cookies to protect the site from DDoS attacks and ensure availability.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| `__cf_bm` | Cloudflare | Bot Management: Distinguishes between humans and bots. |
| `__cfruid` | Cloudflare | Rate Limiting: Protects our infrastructure from excessive requests. |
| `Turnstile` | Cloudflare | Spam Protection: Non-interactive verification for human form submissions. |
4. Server Logs & Operational Data
We collect basic operational data under the lawful basis of Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) to ensure service security:
* IP Address: Logged temporarily by Cloudflare to block malicious attackers.
* User Agent: Used to optimize the interface for your specific device and OS.
* Uptime Monitoring: Basic telemetry (e.g., page load times) to alert our engineers of system issues.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We encourage you to review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
* Support Portal: SparkyMinis Connect
* Email: [email protected]
Questions? Contact Support