Cookie Usage Policy
Last updated: March 2025
We use tracking technologies on shinesurgeflow.com to understand how people interact with our hybrid blockchain educational content. This isn't about being intrusive — it's more about figuring out what works and what doesn't.
Think of it this way: when someone spends time reading our technical documentation, we want to know if the information is actually helpful. That's where these small data files come in.
What We Track and Why
Tracking technologies help us see patterns. For example, if most visitors abandon a page halfway through, something's probably wrong with how we explained that concept. Maybe the technical jargon is too heavy, or the examples aren't clear enough.
We collect basic information: which pages people visit, how long they stay, what device they're using. Nothing deeply personal — just enough to understand user behavior on our platform.
1Essential Operations
These keep the site running properly. Without them, basic functions like form submissions or navigation between sections wouldn't work correctly. You can't really disable these if you want to use the platform.
- Session management and user authentication
- Security measures and fraud prevention
- Basic site functionality and navigation
2Functional Enhancement
These remember your preferences. If you've selected a specific view or adjusted display settings, we'll remember that for next time. Makes your experience smoother.
- Language and display preferences
- Form data you've previously entered
- Custom layout configurations
3Performance Analysis
We track how people move through the site. Which blockchain topics get the most attention? Where do people get stuck? This data helps us improve our educational content and technical explanations.
- Page visit patterns and navigation flows
- Time spent on different sections
- Popular topics and content areas
4Marketing Insights
Sometimes we need to understand which promotional materials brought people here. Did they find us through a specific article or event? This helps us focus our outreach efforts more effectively.
- Traffic source identification
- Campaign effectiveness measurement
- Content engagement tracking
Managing Your Tracking Preferences
You have control over most of these technologies through your browser settings. Each browser handles this differently, but the basic idea is the same — you decide what gets stored.
Navigate to Settings, then Privacy and Security. Click on Cookies and other site data. Here you can block all tracking files or remove existing ones. You can also set exceptions for specific websites.
Open Preferences and select Privacy & Security. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, you can choose Standard, Strict, or Custom settings. Firefox also offers detailed control over individual site permissions.
Go to Preferences, then Privacy tab. Safari provides options to prevent cross-site tracking and block all tracking files. You can also manage website-specific settings individually.
Access Settings, then Cookies and site permissions. Edge allows you to block all tracking files, block only third-party ones, or manage them on a per-site basis.
Data Retention Periods
We don't keep tracking data indefinitely. Different types have different lifespans based on what makes sense for their purpose.
Session data disappears when you close your browser. Preference settings might stick around for months so you don't have to reconfigure everything each visit. Analytics data gets aggregated and anonymized after a reasonable period.
Cleared when you close your browser
Preferences and settings storage
Usage patterns and statistics
Your Control Options
You have several rights regarding the data we collect through tracking technologies. These aren't just theoretical — you can actually exercise them.
Access Your Data
Request a copy of what we've collected about your interactions with our platform. We'll provide it in a readable format within a reasonable timeframe.
Correction Rights
If stored preference data is inaccurate or outdated, you can ask us to correct it. This mainly applies to functional settings and saved configurations.
Deletion Requests
Want us to remove your tracking data? Just ask. We'll delete what we can while keeping essential operational records for legitimate business purposes.
Object to Processing
You can object to certain types of tracking, particularly for marketing purposes. We'll respect that choice and adjust our data collection accordingly.
Questions About Our Tracking Practices?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or you want to exercise any of your rights regarding tracking data, reach out to us. We're here to help clarify how we handle this information.