What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit websites. Think of them as digital sticky notes that remember things about your visit — your preferences, what you clicked on, whether you're logged in. They're not programs and can't harm your computer.

Most websites use them. They've been around since the mid-90s and have become a standard part of how the web works. Without them, you'd have to re-enter your information every single time you visited a site.

How We Use Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several practical reasons. Some are essential — the site literally won't work properly without them. Others help us make things better based on how people actually use our software testing and debugging services.

What We Track and Why

Here's what we actually collect through cookies on igniteonmaxon.com:

• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• Links you click and forms you interact with
• Browser type and device information
• Referring website (how you found us)
• Your approximate location (city level, not your exact address)
• Whether you're a returning visitor or first-timer

We don't sell this information. We don't share it with random third parties. We use it internally to make better decisions about our software testing services and how we present them.

Third-Party Cookies

Sometimes cookies come from services we use rather than directly from us. For instance, if we use analytics tools or embed content from other platforms, those services might set their own cookies.

We're careful about which third parties we work with. We only use reputable services that have clear privacy policies. But we wanted you to know that not every cookie on our site originates from igniteonmaxon itself.

Cookie Lifespan

Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You're in control. Every modern browser lets you manage cookies. You can block them entirely, delete existing ones, or set up rules about which sites can use them.

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break some functionality. If you block essential cookies, you might not be able to access certain features or pages on our site.

Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers also support cookie management, though the settings might be in different locations. iOS Safari users can manage cookies through the Settings app under Safari. Android users can typically find cookie settings within their browser app's settings menu.

Mobile apps might use different tracking technologies than cookies — things like device identifiers or app-specific storage. If you're using a mobile app to access our services, check the app's privacy settings for additional controls.

Changes to This Policy

Technology changes. Regulations evolve. Our services develop. When we need to update this policy, we'll post the new version here with an updated date at the top.

For major changes that significantly affect your privacy, we'll make reasonable efforts to notify you — either through a notice on our site or via email if you're a registered user.

Your Rights

You have several rights regarding the data we collect through cookies:

• Access what information we've collected about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of non-essential tracking
• Ask questions about our data practices
• Lodge complaints with relevant privacy authorities

We take these rights seriously. If you want to exercise any of them, get in touch through the contact details below.