Cookie and Data Usage Policy
Understanding how Neosparknode collects and uses your data
What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. At Neosparknode, we use various tracking technologies to enhance our database administration learning platform and provide you with personalized educational content.
These technologies include cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar tools that collect information about how you interact with our site. We believe in transparency about what data we collect and why we need it.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure login access, and form submissions. Without these cookies, our learning platform wouldn't work correctly.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred language, course progress, and customized dashboard layout. They help create a more personalized learning experience tailored to your needs.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how students interact with our courses and content. This data helps us identify which database administration topics are most challenging and improve our teaching methods accordingly.
Marketing Cookies
These track your browsing patterns to show you relevant educational content and course recommendations. They help us understand which database technologies interest you most and suggest appropriate learning paths.
Specific Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies on Neosparknode.com:
- session_id - Maintains your login session while browsing courses
- csrf_token - Protects forms from security threats
- language_pref - Remembers your language setting
- course_progress - Tracks your position in database administration modules
Analytics and Performance:
- _ga - Google Analytics tracking for site usage patterns
- _gid - Distinguishes users and sessions
- learning_analytics - Tracks course completion rates and difficulty areas
- performance_monitor - Monitors page load times and technical issues
Cookie Consent Management
You can opt out of all non-essential cookies while still accessing our educational content. Essential cookies will remain active to ensure the platform functions properly.
How Tracking Enhances Your Learning
Our tracking systems help create a more effective learning environment for database administration students. For example, if many learners struggle with SQL optimization concepts, our analytics help us identify this pattern and develop additional resources or adjust our teaching approach.
We also use this data to recommend relevant courses based on your interests. If you've been exploring PostgreSQL content, we might suggest our advanced PostgreSQL performance tuning modules. This personalization helps you build a more comprehensive database skill set.
Additionally, tracking helps us maintain course quality by identifying technical issues, slow-loading content, or areas where students frequently drop off. This feedback loop allows us to continuously improve the learning experience.
Data Retention and Your Control
How Long We Keep Your Data
Essential cookies remain active only during your session or as needed for site functionality. Analytics data is retained for 26 months to help us understand long-term learning trends and improve our curriculum.
Marketing cookies typically expire after 30 days, though some may last up to 2 years to provide consistent personalization. You can delete these anytime through your browser settings or using our opt-out tools.
Course progress and learning data is kept for 3 years after your last activity to support your educational journey and allow you to resume where you left off.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Every modern browser gives you control over cookies. Here's how to manage them in popular browsers:
Chrome
Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or create custom exceptions for specific sites.
Firefox
Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection and lets you clear cookies from specific time periods.
Safari
Open Safari > Preferences > Privacy. Safari includes intelligent tracking prevention and options to prevent cross-site tracking automatically.
Edge
Access Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. Edge provides tracking prevention levels and detailed cookie management options.
Third-Party Services and Partners
We work with several trusted partners to deliver our database administration courses effectively. Google Analytics helps us understand how students navigate our content, while our learning management system providers ensure smooth course delivery.
Some embedded content, like database sandbox environments or interactive SQL editors, may set their own cookies. We carefully vet these partners to ensure they meet our privacy standards, but they may have their own privacy policies you should review.
We never sell your personal data to third parties. Any data sharing occurs only to improve your educational experience or meet legal requirements.
Updates to This Policy
We review this cookie policy regularly and update it as our platform evolves or privacy laws change. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or a prominent notice on our website.
The current version of this policy was last updated in January 2025. We recommend checking back periodically to stay informed about how we handle your data and what choices you have.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy
If you have questions about our data practices or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: info@neosparknode.com
Phone: +84906062686
Address: 44 ĐT8, TT. Mỹ Xuyên, Mỹ Xuyên, Sóc Trăng, Vietnam