Cookie Policy - Flash Flare

1. What Are Web Cookies

What are web cookies: small files placed on devices during web platform access. Web cookies store browsing activity and user preference information. Functions include device identification, preference memory, platform analytics, and experience enhancement. Most browsers accept web cookies automatically with modification options.

2. Cookie Application Types

Cookie application types consist of Essential applications for required operations, Functional applications for preference retention, Analytics applications for behavior understanding, and Performance applications for speed improvement. Application types serve distinct purposes ensuring functionality and experience. Types include first-party (our) and third-party (external) applications.

3. Foundation Cookies

Foundation cookies are mandatory for platform operation and cannot be opted out. They facilitate core operations including user authentication, security measures, session control, and basic navigation. Without foundation cookies, critical services like login access, account management, and security systems cease functioning. These cookies avoid marketing data gathering.

4. Usage Pattern Cookies

Usage pattern cookies help us comprehend visitor interactions with our platform. They gather data about page interactions, traffic origins, clicking behaviors, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data improves performance metrics, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Opting out does not impact core operations.

5. Display Preference Cookies

Display preference cookies retain user choices and configurations for personalized platform experiences. They save information including language preferences, display settings, theme choices, and layout customizations. Display cookies improve usability by maintaining preferences between visits. Disabling display preferences may require resetting choices per session and limit personalized capabilities.

6. Third-Party Service Cookies

Third-party service cookies are set by external services embedded in our platform, including analytics systems, ad services, and social media components. These cookies may track activity across multiple websites. We lack control over third-party service cookies or practices. Management is possible through browser settings or service opt-out tools. Review service privacy policies for detailed practices.

7. Cookie Management Interface

Cookie management interface is accessible within browser configuration tools. Interface allows viewing, deleting, and blocking cookies as needed. Management can accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or enable cookie placement notifications. Recognize that blocking certain cookies may diminish platform functionality and experience levels. Browser support documentation contains detailed interface management instructions.

8. Cookie Duration & Expiration

Cookies have varying durations based on their type and purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser and are temporary. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies typically last for the session, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer to remember settings and analyze long-term usage patterns.

9. Cookie Policy Adaptations

Cookie Policy adaptations may occur to address technology changes, legal requirements, or operational improvements. Adaptations are published on this page with revised effective dates. Substantial adaptations may receive platform or email notification. Platform usage after adaptations signifies acceptance of adapted policy. Regular review is recommended for awareness.

10. Questions and Support

Questions and support regarding Cookie Policy are available through our privacy team contact channels. We are committed to transparency and prompt concern addressing. Technical cookie setting assistance or privacy rights support is provided by our team. All questions receive responses within 5-7 business days timeframe.