Cookie Policy
Understanding how shimmercharge.com uses tracking technologies to enhance your experience
Last Updated: March 2025
We believe in transparency. This policy explains how shimmercharge.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our content, and improve your overall experience. Some cookies are essential for the site to function properly, while others help us analyze usage patterns and enhance our educational offerings.
You're in control. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies at any time, though this may affect certain features of our site.
What Are Cookies and How Do They Work?
Think of cookies as digital notes that websites leave on your device. When you visit shimmercharge.com, we place these small files in your browser. They contain information about your visit—like your language preference or whether you're logged into your account.
Next time you come back, your browser sends these cookies to our server. This helps us recognize you and remember your settings. It's similar to how a coffee shop might remember your usual order.
Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or persistent (stored cookies). Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Stored cookies stay on your device until they expire or you delete them manually.
How Cookies Improve Your Experience on ShimmerCharge
- Remember your login status so you don't have to sign in repeatedly
- Keep track of your progress through learning modules and exercises
- Store your interface preferences and display settings
- Help us understand which content resonates most with our community
- Analyze site performance to identify and fix technical issues
- Protect your account from unauthorized access attempts
Types of Cookies We Use
Not all cookies serve the same purpose. Here's a breakdown of the different categories we use and why each one matters.
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the site to work. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. Without these, shimmercharge.com simply can't operate properly.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and provide enhanced features. They store your language preference, time zone, and interface customizations. They make your experience more personal and convenient.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site. They collect information about which pages you visit, how long you stay, and where you click. This data helps us improve our content and structure.
Performance Cookies
These help us monitor site speed and reliability. They track loading times, identify errors, and measure system resources. We use this information to maintain optimal site performance and quickly address technical issues.
Specific Cookies Used on ShimmerCharge
Here's what actually gets stored when you visit our site. We've organized this by category so you can see exactly what information we collect and why.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| shimmer_session | Maintains your login session and authentication status | Session only |
| shimmer_prefs | Stores your interface preferences and display settings | 1 year |
| shimmer_analytics | Tracks page views and interaction patterns for analysis | 2 years |
| shimmer_progress | Remembers your position in learning modules and courses | 6 months |
| shimmer_security | Helps protect against unauthorized access and fraud | 30 days |
Data Retention and Storage
We keep cookie data only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their expiration date or until you manually clear them.
All cookie data is stored securely and handled in accordance with our privacy policy. We don't sell or share cookie information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You control what happens with cookies on your device. Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings menu.
Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on shimmercharge.com. For example, if you disable functional cookies, you might need to reset your preferences each time you visit.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Navigate to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. From here you can view stored cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear all cookie data.
Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You can manage exceptions, clear data, or adjust tracking protection levels.
Go to Preferences → Privacy. You can block all cookies, allow only from current websites, or always allow. Safari also provides intelligent tracking prevention.
Access Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Choose to block third-party cookies or delete cookies when you close the browser.
Third-Party Cookies and External Services
Sometimes we use services from other companies that may place their own cookies on your device. This typically happens when we embed content from external platforms or use analytics tools.
For example, if we embed a video from an external platform, that service may set cookies to track viewing statistics. We carefully select third-party services and only work with providers who respect user privacy.
- Analytics providers help us understand site traffic and user behavior patterns
- Content delivery networks ensure fast and reliable access to our resources
- Security services protect against malicious activity and unauthorized access
- Educational platform integrations enhance learning experiences and track progress
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and cookie practices. We encourage you to review these policies if you want to understand how external services handle your data.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes, and so do our practices. We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect new tracking methods, changes in regulations, or improvements to our services.
When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For major revisions, we may notify active users through email or a site announcement.
We recommend checking this page occasionally if you want to stay informed about how we use cookies on shimmercharge.com.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want more information about our data practices, we're here to help.
Contact Our Team