Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 10, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
SparkShift uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These include authentication cookies that keep you logged in.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as language and theme choices.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it.
- Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use our website to help us optimize performance.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __session | Authentication and session management | Session |
| theme | Stores your preferred theme (dark/light) | 1 year |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics for usage statistics | 2 years / 24 hours |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with our website.
- Firebase: Powers our authentication and real-time features.
- Stripe: Processes payments securely (only on checkout pages).
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, and to delete existing cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
- Cookie Preferences: When you first visit our site, you can choose which types of cookies to accept.
- Opt-Out Links: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Mobile App
The SparkShift mobile app uses similar technologies for authentication, analytics, and functionality. Mobile app data collection is covered in our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@sparkshift.app
- Address: SparkShift, LLC
32969 Hamilton Ct. E Suite 138D PMB 1034
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
United States