k8mathspark

This Cookie Policy explains how K8MathSpark (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://k8mathspark.com (the “Site”).

Quick Summary: We use cookies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, track game progress, and understand how visitors use our Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use the site
• Improve functionality and performance
• Provide personalized content

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: Set by K8MathSpark directly
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services (like Google Analytics)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the Site to function properly

Examples:

• Session management
• Security features
• Load balancing

Can you disable them? No – these are required for basic functionality.

2.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site

Examples:

• Google Analytics – tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate
• Site performance metrics
• Error tracking

Can you disable them? Yes – through browser settings or opt-out tools.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Remember your choices and preferences

Examples:

• Game progress and scores
• Quiz results and achievements
• Volume settings
• Display preferences

Can you disable them? Yes – but this may affect your experience and game progress won’t be saved.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Current Status: We do NOT currently use advertising cookies.

Future: If we implement advertising, we will update this policy and obtain consent.

3. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:

3.1 Local Storage

We store data locally in your browser to:

• Save game progress without creating an account
• Store quiz results and achievements
• Remember your preferences across visits
• Cache content for faster loading

3.2 Session Storage

Temporary storage that’s cleared when you close your browser:

• Current game state
• Active quiz session
• Temporary settings

4. Third-Party Services and Their Cookies

4.1 Google Analytics

What it does: Tracks website usage and performance

Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, device type, location (country/city)

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

4.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We may use CDNs to deliver images, videos, and other content faster. These services may set their own cookies.

4.3 Future Services

If we integrate additional third-party services (payment processors, video players, social media widgets), we will update this policy.

5. How to Control and Delete Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

5.2 What You Can Do

• Block all cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set (may break functionality)
• Block third-party cookies: Allow first-party only
• Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
• View cookies: See what cookies are stored
• Cookie exceptions: Allow/block specific sites

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, you may experience:

• Game progress won’t be saved
• Quiz scores and achievements will be lost
• Preferences won’t be remembered
• Some features may not work properly
• Privacy is enhanced
• Less tracking across sites

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals.

Our approach:

• We respect browser privacy settings
• We minimize data collection from children
• We don’t use cookies for behavioral advertising
• We’re committed to transparency about data use

7. Cookies and Children’s Privacy

How we protect children:

• We don’t use cookies to track children across websites
• We don’t collect personal information via cookies from children under 13
• Game progress is stored locally, not on servers
• We don’t use cookies for targeted advertising to children
• Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated

Parental controls: Parents can manage cookies by:

• Adjusting browser settings as described above
• Using parental control software
• Regularly clearing cookies
• Supervising children’s internet use

8. Cookie Consent

8.1 How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit K8MathSpark, you’ll see a cookie consent banner explaining:

• That we use cookies
• What types of cookies we use
• How you can manage cookies
• Link to this Cookie Policy

8.2 Your Choices

• Accept: Allow all cookies (you can change this later)
• Decline: Only essential cookies will be used
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

8.3 Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:

• Clearing your browser cookies
• Changing your browser settings
• Contacting us to reset your preferences

9. International Users

9.1 GDPR (European Users)

If you’re in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:

• Right to know what data is collected
• Right to access your data
• Right to erasure (delete cookies)
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

9.2 ePrivacy Directive

We comply with EU cookie laws by:

• Obtaining consent before setting non-essential cookies
• Providing clear information about cookies
• Making it easy to refuse or withdraw consent

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie practices
• New features or services
• Changes in laws or regulations
• Feedback from users

When we make changes:

• We’ll update the “Last Updated” date
• Material changes will be announced on our homepage
• You may see a new cookie consent banner

11. Contact Us

12. Additional Resources

Learn more about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies – Comprehensive cookie guide
• Your Online Choices – Opt out of targeted advertising
• FTC COPPA Guidelines – Children’s online privacy
• NAI Opt-Out – Network advertising opt-out