Cookie Usage Policy
We believe in transparency. This page explains exactly how neostreambridge.com uses tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how people use our budget audit preparation resources.
Last Updated: March 2025What Are Cookies, Really?
Think of cookies as small notes your browser keeps. When you visit our site, we might save a tiny text file on your device. These files help us remember things about your visit—like which language you prefer or whether you've already seen our newsletter signup.
Most websites use them. They're not programs and can't harm your computer. But we know privacy matters, so we're explaining everything we do.
How We Use Tracking on This Site
Here's what actually happens when you browse neostreambridge.com:
- We track which pages get the most visits so we know what content helps people most
- We remember your preferences between sessions (like if you've adjusted text size)
- We analyze how long people spend reading different budget preparation guides
- We see which resources lead to contact form submissions
- We test different page layouts to find what works best
Everything we track serves a purpose. We don't collect data just because we can.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Functions
These keep the site working properly. They handle things like form submissions, security measures, and basic site navigation. You can't turn these off without breaking the site.
Performance Tracking
We measure site speed, track error messages, and monitor which browsers people use. This helps us fix problems and optimize page loading times.
Usage Analytics
We look at visitor patterns—which sections get attention, where people click, how they navigate between pages. This tells us what content actually helps.
Marketing Insights
We track which marketing channels bring visitors to the site and whether people return after their first visit. This helps us spend our limited budget wisely.
Specific Cookies We Set
Rather than giving you vague categories, here's what actually gets stored:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session and keeps forms from timing out | Until you close browser |
| preferences | Remembers your settings like text size or preferred contact method | 6 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking for visitor counts and behavior patterns | 2 years |
| cookie_consent | Records whether you've accepted or rejected non-essential cookies | 1 year |
| returning_visitor | Identifies if you've been here before to customize your experience | 90 days |
Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. That means Google sets cookies on our behalf. They collect data according to their own privacy policy, which we don't control.
We've configured Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and respect browser "Do Not Track" settings when possible. But if you want complete control, you'll need to manage cookies through your browser.
Opt Out of Non-Essential Tracking
You can reject all analytics and marketing cookies right now. We'll only keep the essential ones that make the site function properly.
About Essential Cookies
Even if you reject everything else, we still need a few essential cookies for basic site functions. These include:
- Session management (so forms don't lose your information)
- Security tokens (to prevent unauthorized access)
- Your cookie preference itself (we need to remember you rejected cookies)
These can't be disabled without breaking core functionality. But they don't track your behavior or share data with third parties.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Want more control? Every browser lets you manage cookies directly. Here's where to find those settings:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies or just third-party ones.
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox also has enhanced tracking protection.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks many third-party cookies by default.
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions. Offers strict, balanced, or basic protection.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break some website features. Most sites (including ours) rely on them for basic functionality.
How Long We Keep Data
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies disappear when you close your browser
- Preference cookies stick around for 6 months so we remember your settings
- Analytics cookies can last up to 2 years to track long-term trends
- Marketing cookies typically expire after 90 days
You can delete any of these manually through your browser settings whenever you want. And if you reject cookies using the button above, we'll stop setting new non-essential ones immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We update this page when our tracking practices change. Check the "Last Updated" date at the top. If we make significant changes, we'll notify visitors through a banner on the site.
For questions about our specific practices or to request details about data we've collected, contact us directly. We're based in Cheongju-si, South Korea, but serve clients worldwide.
Questions About Our Cookie Usage?
We're happy to explain our practices in more detail. If you have specific concerns or want to know what data we've collected during your visits, reach out.
Email: info@neostreambridge.com
Phone: +82 42 826 7954
Address: Sugok-dong, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea