Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains how synapseflareon.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We believe in transparency about data collection, so you'll find straightforward explanations about what we track, why we do it, and how you can manage your preferences.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us remember your preferences and understand how people use our site. Some are essential for basic functionality. Others help us improve your experience.
What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them
Think of cookies as digital sticky notes. When you visit our site, we might leave a small note on your device to remember things about your visit. Maybe you adjusted text size or filled out part of a form. Cookies help us remember these details so you don't have to repeat yourself every time you return.
The Different Types We Use
Not all cookies serve the same purpose. Some are absolutely necessary for the site to work. Others are optional but helpful. Here's what we deploy:
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functioning. Without them, you couldn't navigate between pages or access secure areas. They're the foundation of everything else.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices like language preferences or accessibility settings. They make your experience more personal without tracking you across other sites.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand which pages get visited most and where people might be getting stuck. This helps us fix problems and improve content.
Marketing Cookies
These track visits across websites to build a profile of your interests. We use them sparingly and only with your consent to show relevant information about our programmes.
Taking Control of Your Cookie Settings
You're not stuck with our defaults. Every major browser gives you tools to manage cookies. You can block them entirely, delete existing ones, or set exceptions for specific sites.
Bear in mind that blocking all cookies might break some site functionality. Essential cookies need to work for the site to function properly.
Google Chrome
Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data. You'll find options to block third-party cookies or all cookies entirely.
Mozilla Firefox
Click the menu button, select Settings, then Privacy & Security. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, you can choose Standard, Strict, or Custom settings.
Safari
Open Preferences, click Privacy, and you'll see options to block all cookies or just third-party ones. Safari blocks most third-party tracking by default.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings, select Privacy, search, and services. Under Tracking prevention, choose Basic, Balanced, or Strict. You can also manage specific site permissions.
Each browser handles cookies differently. If you're using something else, check the help documentation for your specific browser version.
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. They're temporary helpers that don't stick around. Persistent cookies last longer, sometimes for months or years depending on their purpose.
Our Retention Approach
We don't keep cookie data longer than necessary. Essential cookies might last a few months. Analytical data typically expires within two years. Marketing cookies depend on your consent and can be revoked anytime.
When we no longer need the data, we delete it. Simple as that.
Third-Party Cookies on Our Site
Some cookies come from external services we use, like analytics platforms or embedded content. We've chosen these partners carefully, but they operate under their own privacy policies. You might want to review those separately if you're concerned about third-party tracking.
- Analytics services that help us understand site usage patterns
- Content delivery networks that speed up page loading
- Communication tools that power our contact forms
We don't control these third-party cookies directly. If you want to block them, browser settings or privacy extensions can help.
Changes to This Policy
Technology changes. Regulations evolve. Sometimes we need to update how we handle cookies to keep pace with both. When we make significant changes to this policy, we'll update the date at the top and might add a notice on the site.
We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you're particular about privacy settings. The web keeps moving, and so do we.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something here doesn't make sense or you want more details about specific cookies, get in touch. We're happy to explain our approach in more detail.
Email: support@synapseflareon.com
Phone: +44 7557 058011
Address: Unit 20 / 39, Pit Ln, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1UH, United Kingdom