Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
This policy explains how NodeBridgeFlow uses tracking technologies on nodebridgeflow.com. We believe in transparency about the data we collect and how it helps us serve you better. You have control over your preferences, and we'll walk you through exactly what happens when you visit our site.
What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our services. Beyond traditional cookies, we also use similar technologies like local storage and session tokens to maintain functionality across your visits.
When you access nodebridgeflow.com, these technologies work quietly in the background. Some expire when you close your browser, while others stay longer to remember your settings. Think of them as helpful notes that make your next visit smoother and more personalized.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential
These keep the site working. They handle security, load balancing, and basic functionality. Without them, certain features simply wouldn't operate. You can't disable these through our settings because they're fundamental to the service.
Functional
These remember your choices like language preferences and dashboard layouts. They make your experience feel consistent across sessions. We use these to personalize your interface without collecting identifying information.
Analytical
We track how visitors navigate our site to understand what works and what doesn't. This helps us improve page layouts, fix confusing flows, and prioritize features that actually get used. The data stays anonymous and helps us make better decisions.
Performance
These monitor technical metrics like load times and error rates. They help us identify performance bottlenecks specific to your region or device type. For a performance optimization company, this data directly informs how we build better solutions.
How We Collect and Use Tracking Data
Collection happens automatically when you visit our site. Your browser exchanges information with our servers, and tracking technologies log specific interactions. We're particularly interested in patterns that reveal user needs and technical challenges.
- Page navigation patterns help us understand which resources interest potential clients most
- Form interactions show us where people get stuck or abandon the process
- Load time measurements across different regions inform our infrastructure decisions
- Error tracking helps us catch and fix technical issues before they affect more visitors
- Feature usage data guides our product development priorities
- Session duration and return visits indicate content quality and relevance
We combine this data to build an aggregate picture of how our site performs. Individual sessions don't interest us as much as broader patterns that emerge over time. This approach helps us serve the Japan market more effectively while respecting privacy.
Your Control Over Tracking
You're not stuck with our defaults. Most browsers let you manage tracking technologies through their settings. The process varies slightly, but the basic principle stays the same: you decide what gets stored on your device.
Keep in mind that blocking certain tracking types might affect functionality. Essential cookies need to stay active for the site to work properly. But functional and analytical tracking? Those are up to you.
- Check your browser's privacy or settings menu for cookie controls
- Look for options to block third-party tracking while allowing first-party
- Consider using private browsing mode for temporary sessions without tracking
- Clear existing cookies periodically if you want to reset your preferences
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security. Click on Cookies and other site data. Choose your preferred level of blocking. You can also view and remove specific cookies from individual sites here.
Firefox
Open Settings and navigate to Privacy & Security. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, select your blocking level. The Custom option lets you fine-tune exactly what gets blocked and what doesn't.
Safari
Click Safari in the menu bar, then Preferences. Go to the Privacy tab. Here you can manage cookie policies and see which websites have stored data. Safari tends to be more restrictive by default.
Edge
Access Settings, then Cookies and site permissions. Choose Manage and delete cookies and site data. Edge offers similar controls to Chrome since they share underlying technology.
Third-Party Tracking
We occasionally use third-party services that may set their own tracking technologies. These include analytics platforms and performance monitoring tools. Each operates under its own privacy policy, though we select partners carefully based on their data handling practices.
Third-party cookies typically support functionality we can't build ourselves or integrate external services. We don't sell data to these partners, but they do collect information according to their own policies. You can block third-party tracking through your browser settings without affecting most first-party functionality.
Data Retention and Storage
Different tracking technologies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies might last months or even years, depending on their purpose. We set retention periods based on actual need rather than maximizing data collection.
Analytical data gets aggregated and anonymized after 90 days. Performance metrics stay in our systems for up to six months to track trends. User preference data persists until you clear it or change your settings. We don't keep tracking data longer than necessary for its intended purpose.
All data stays on servers located in secure facilities. We apply encryption during transmission and at rest. Access is restricted to team members who need it for specific operational purposes. Regular audits ensure we're following our own policies and meeting security standards.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes and so do our practices. We'll update this policy when we add new tracking methods or change how we handle existing data. The date at the top tells you when we last made changes. Significant updates might prompt a notification when you visit the site.
We recommend checking back occasionally if you're concerned about tracking. Previous versions aren't archived here, but you can contact us if you need historical information about our practices.
Questions About Our Tracking Practices
We're happy to explain specific aspects of how we use tracking technologies. If something in this policy isn't clear or you have concerns about your data, reach out directly.
Email: help@nodebridgeflow.com
Phone: +81 49 261 9575
Address: 4階, 栄町7-1 近鉄プラザ古市店, 7, Habikino, Osaka 583-0853, Japan