Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
2. How We Use Cookies
SparkyMinis uses Strictly Necessary Cookies to enable the core functionality of our Service. Without these cookies, services you have asked for (such as logging into your secure 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, privacy-preserving approach. We do not set any first-party cookies for tracking, analytics, or ads.
Instead, we use Local Storage (a standard browser technology) to keep your data firmly on your 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 so you don't have to sign in every time. | Permanent (until logout) |
3.1. Infrastructure Cookies (Third-Party)
Our hosting and security partners may set essential operational cookies to protect the site from attacks (DDoS) and ensure availability.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| `__cf_bm` | Cloudflare | Bot Management: Distinguishes between humans and bots to block malicious traffic. |
| `__cfruid` | Cloudflare | Rate Limiting: specific to our rate limiting policies. |
4. Server Logs & Operational Data
While we minimize cookies, we do collect basic operational data to ensure the service remains online and secure. This is processed under the lawful basis of Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
* IP Address: Logged temporarily by our firewall (Cloudflare) to block attackers.
* User Agent: Used to optimize the interface for your specific device/OS.
* Uptime Monitoring: Basic telemetry (e.g., "Page Load Time") to alert our engineers if the site goes down.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
* Support Portal: SparkyMinis Connect
* Email: connect@sparkyminis.com
Questions? Contact Support