Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
At brightwavespark.com, we believe in transparency. This page explains what tracking technologies we use and why. We're not here to hide behind legal jargon – just straightforward information about how our site works and what data gets collected when you visit.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. Think of them as digital sticky notes. They help our site remember things about your visit – like your preferences or whether you're still logged in. Some people imagine cookies as tiny spies, but they're actually pretty simple bits of code that make websites work better.
When you visit brightwavespark.com, your browser might store several of these files. They don't damage your computer or spread viruses. They just sit there quietly, helping our site function the way you'd expect it to.
Types of Tracking We Use
We've organized our tracking into four main categories. Each serves a different purpose, and honestly, some are more critical than others.
Essential Cookies
These keep the site running. Without them, basic functions wouldn't work. They handle security, remember your session, and maintain site stability. You can't really disable these if you want the site to function properly.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices. Maybe you prefer a certain layout or language setting. Functional cookies save those preferences so you don't have to reset them every visit. They make the experience smoother but aren't strictly necessary.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how people interact with our site. Which pages get visited most? Where do people spend their time? This data helps us improve the site structure and content. The information is aggregated, not personal.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity across different sites to build a profile of your interests. We use them sparingly and only to show relevant content about blockchain security services. If you find targeted ads intrusive, you can disable these entirely.
Specific Cookies on Our Site
Here's what you'll actually find running when you browse brightwavespark.com. We've tried to keep this list current as of early 2025, though some technical details might shift over time.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your active session while browsing | Session only |
| preferences_ui | Stores your interface and display choices | 12 months |
| analytics_visitor | Tracks page visits and user flow patterns | 24 months |
| contact_form_data | Temporarily stores form information you've entered | 7 days |
| referral_source | Records how you found our site | 30 days |
How Cookies Help Your Experience
Let's be concrete about what these tracking tools actually do for you. When you first visit our site, we might remember your location context to show relevant content about blockchain security in your region. If you're based in Vietnam, we'll make sure contact information displays properly formatted Vietnamese addresses and phone numbers.
When you fill out our audit request form halfway and navigate away, cookies save that information temporarily. Come back within a week, and your partially completed form is still there. That's functional tracking at work.
On the analytical side, we notice patterns. If dozens of people leave the site from a particular page, that tells us something needs fixing. Maybe the content is confusing or the navigation isn't clear. Without this data, we'd be guessing blindly about what needs improvement.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Every modern browser lets you control cookies. The process varies slightly depending on which browser you use. Here's how to adjust settings in the most common ones:
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break some site functionality. You'll probably need to re-enter information more frequently, and certain features won't work as smoothly.
How Long We Keep Your Data
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear the moment you close your browser. Others stick around longer – our analytics cookies last up to two years, which helps us track long-term trends in how people interact with blockchain security information.
We review stored data periodically and clear out anything that's no longer useful. If you haven't visited our site in over two years, most of your cookie data will have expired naturally. You can also manually clear cookies anytime through your browser settings.
For contact form data specifically, we keep that information for seven days after you submit it. Long enough to follow up on your inquiry, but not indefinitely sitting in our systems.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site come from external services we use. For example, if we embed a video about smart contract vulnerabilities, that video player might set its own cookies. Or if we use an external analytics platform to track site performance, they'll place cookies too.
We try to minimize third-party tracking, but some of it is unavoidable if we want to provide certain features. When we do use external services, we choose providers who take privacy seriously and comply with standard data protection practices.
You have less direct control over third-party cookies through our site, which is why browser-level blocking is often more effective if you want comprehensive protection.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Our site evolves. Sometimes we add new tracking tools or remove old ones. When we make significant changes to how cookies work on brightwavespark.com, we'll update this page and change the date at the top.
We won't notify you personally about every minor tweak, but major changes – like adding entirely new categories of tracking – will get announced more prominently. Check back here occasionally if you want to stay current on our cookie practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something here doesn't make sense or you want more details about specific cookies, reach out. We're happy to explain what's happening behind the scenes.
Email: contact@brightwavespark.com
Phone: +84 263 381 7479
Address: 233 Nguyễn Khuyến, Tân Lợi, Buôn Ma Thuột, Đắk Lắk 630000, Vietnam