What This Page Does

This page explains how intellisparksys.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We believe you should understand what data we collect and why we collect it.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. Some cookies are essential for the site to work properly. Others help us improve your experience or measure site performance.

Essential Cookies We Use

These cookies are necessary for intellisparksys.com to function. You can't disable them because the site won't work without them. They handle basic functions like security, network management, and your privacy preferences.

What They Do

• Remember your cookie consent choices so we don't ask you repeatedly
• Keep you logged in during your session if you have an account
• Protect against security threats and unauthorized access
• Enable core features like contact forms and service requests
• Maintain basic site functionality across different pages

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us identify problems and improve the overall experience. These cookies are optional, and you can decline them using the button on this page.

Information We Track

• Pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
• How you arrived at our site (search engine, direct link, referral)
• Basic device information like screen size and browser type
• General location data (city or region level, not precise location)
• Navigation patterns to understand user flow and pain points

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. The data is aggregated and anonymized wherever possible. It helps us answer questions like "Are people finding the information they need?" or "Which pages need improvement?"

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies track your activity across different websites to show you relevant ads. We use these to reach people who might benefit from our software testing and debugging services.

How Marketing Cookies Work

If you visit our site and later see ads for Intellisparksys on other platforms, that's retargeting in action. These cookies remember that you visited and help us show you relevant information about our services.

We might use marketing cookies from Google Ads, LinkedIn, or other advertising platforms. These platforms have their own privacy policies that govern how they use tracking data.

Types of Cookies We Deploy

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several ways to control cookies on intellisparksys.com and across the web.

On This Website

Use the "Decline All Non-Essential Cookies" button at the top of this page. Your choice will be saved, and we'll respect it on future visits. Essential cookies will remain active because they're necessary for the site to function.

In Your Browser

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Here's how it typically works:

• Open your browser's settings or preferences menu
• Look for privacy, security, or cookie settings
• Choose to block third-party cookies or all cookies
• Clear existing cookies if you want a fresh start

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break some website functionality. You might need to log in repeatedly or lose saved preferences.

Through Third-Party Tools

Browser extensions and privacy tools can help you manage tracking across multiple sites. Some popular options include Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, and Ghostery. These tools give you granular control over what gets tracked.

Third-Party Services and Their Cookies

Some cookies on intellisparksys.com come from third-party services we use to improve functionality or measure performance. We don't control these cookies directly, but we choose partners carefully.

Services We Use

• Google Analytics: Measures site traffic and user behavior to help us understand what's working
• Google Ads: Helps us show relevant ads to people who might need software testing services
• Content Delivery Networks: Speed up page loading by serving files from servers close to you
• Email Service Providers: Track email opens and clicks to understand engagement with our communications

Each of these services has its own privacy policy explaining how they handle data. We recommend reviewing their policies if you want more detail about their practices.

Data Retention and Storage

Different cookies stay active for different lengths of time. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them.

How Long We Keep Cookie Data

Essential cookies might last up to one year so we don't have to ask about preferences constantly. Analytics data typically expires after two years. Marketing cookies usually last around 90 days.

We regularly review and delete outdated data. If you decline non-essential cookies, we stop collecting that data immediately. Your preference cookie will remain so we remember your choice.

Updates to This Policy

We update this policy when we change how we use cookies or add new tracking technologies. The date at the top shows when we last made changes.

If we make significant changes, we'll notify you through a banner on the website or via email if you're a customer. We won't reduce your rights under this policy without your explicit consent.

Check back periodically if you want to stay informed about our cookie practices. We try to make updates meaningful and easy to understand rather than burying changes in legal language.