Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
We believe you should know exactly how sparkdataflow.com tracks and stores information about your visits. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. Some are essential for the site to work properly. Others help us improve your experience or measure how our content performs.
What Are Cookies and How Do They Work?
Think of cookies as tiny sticky notes your browser saves. When you visit sparkdataflow.com, our server sends these notes to your browser. Your browser stores them and sends them back on your next visit.
Each cookie contains a unique identifier and some basic information. They can't run programs or deliver viruses. But they do let us recognize your browser when you return.
Cookies fall into different categories based on who creates them and how long they last:
- First-party cookies come directly from sparkdataflow.com
- Third-party cookies come from other services we use (like analytics tools)
- Session cookies disappear when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies stay on your device until they expire or you delete them
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the site running. They handle basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. Without them, sparkdataflow.com wouldn't work properly. You can't disable these through our controls because the site needs them.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and preferences. Things like your language setting or region selection. They make your experience more personalized but aren't strictly necessary for the site to function.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our content. They tell us which pages get the most traffic, where people click, and how long they stay. This helps us improve our educational materials and site structure.
Marketing Cookies
These track your visits across websites to build a profile of your interests. We might use them to show you relevant content or measure the effectiveness of our educational campaigns. Third-party advertising networks may also use these.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies we use. Essential cookies will remain active because they're necessary for site functionality. But you can reject all other tracking cookies with one click.
About Essential Cookies
Essential cookies remain active regardless of your choice because they enable core functionality. These include session management, security features, and basic site operations.
They don't track you across other websites and contain minimal information needed for the site to work.
Specific Cookies We Use
Essential Operations
Our session cookie (spark_session) keeps you logged in as you move between pages. It expires when you close your browser.
The security token (csrf_token) protects against malicious requests. It lasts for your entire session.
Analytics and Performance
We use Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) to measure site traffic and user behavior. These help us understand which educational content resonates most with visitors from Thailand and beyond.
The _ga cookie lasts two years, while _gid expires after 24 hours.
Functional Preferences
Our preferences cookie (spark_prefs) remembers your settings like language choice and content display options. It persists for one year.
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser. Preference cookies might last a year so we remember your choices. Analytics cookies typically expire after two years.
You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings. When you do, we'll treat your next visit as if you're a new visitor.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Every browser gives you control over cookies. Here's how to manage them in the most common browsers:
Google Chrome
Click the three dots in the top right, select Settings, then Privacy and security. Click on Cookies and other site data. Here you can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or see and remove existing cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
Open the menu and choose Settings. Go to Privacy and Security. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, you can choose Standard, Strict, or Custom protection levels. The Cookies and Site Data section lets you clear existing cookies.
Safari
Go to Preferences, then Privacy. You can block all cookies or just third-party cookies. The Manage Website Data button shows all stored cookies and lets you remove specific ones or clear everything.
Microsoft Edge
Click the three dots, select Settings, then Cookies and site permissions. Choose Cookies and site data to block or allow cookies. You can also view and delete stored cookies here.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will affect how our site works. Some features won't function properly, and we won't be able to remember your preferences between visits.
Third-Party Services and Their Cookies
We work with a few external services that may set their own cookies when you use sparkdataflow.com:
- Google Analytics tracks visitor behavior to help us understand site usage patterns
- Video embedding services may place cookies if we host educational videos
- Social media plugins might track your interactions if we include sharing buttons
These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they use cookie data. We don't control their cookies directly, but we only work with services that respect user privacy.
Updates to This Policy
We review this policy regularly and update it when we change how we use cookies. The date at the top shows when we last revised it.
If we make significant changes, we'll let you know through a notice on our site. We encourage you to check back periodically, especially if you're concerned about how we handle your data.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want more details about our data practices, reach out to us:
Email: info@sparkdataflow.com
Phone: +66 2 969 9700
Address: Phahonyothin Rd, Yan Matsi, อำเภอเมือง, Nakhon Sawan 60130, Thailand