Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains how maxonigniteon uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at maxonigniteon.com. We believe in transparency about the data we collect and how we use it.
When you use our site, small data files get stored on your device. These help us understand how people interact with our services and let us improve your experience. Some are absolutely necessary for the site to work. Others help us make things better.
What Are Cookies and Why Do We Use Them
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device. They're pretty standard across the web and serve different purposes depending on what a site needs to accomplish.
Technical Definition
A cookie is a piece of data sent from a website and stored by your web browser. It contains an identifier that helps the site recognise your device when you return. Think of it as a name tag that helps us remember your preferences.
We use cookies at maxonigniteon because they help our mobile app testing and debugging platform work properly. When you're reviewing test results or managing debugging sessions, cookies ensure the interface responds correctly to your actions. They also help us understand which features developers find most useful.
Types of Cookies We Deploy
Essential Cookies
These keep the site functioning. Without them, you couldn't log in, navigate between pages, or use basic features. They're switched on by default because the platform needs them to operate.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and preferences. Things like which testing environment you prefer, your notification settings, or language preferences. They make your experience more personalised.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site. Which pages get viewed most? Where do people spend their time? This information helps us identify what works and what doesn't.
Performance Cookies
These track page load times, error rates, and overall site performance. For a debugging platform, performance matters a lot. These cookies help us spot issues before they affect your work.
Specific Cookies in Use
Here's what actually gets stored when you visit our site. We've listed the specific cookies, what they do, and how long they stick around.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your login session while using the platform | Session only |
| user_preferences | Stores your interface settings and display options | 12 months |
| analytics_id | Tracks usage patterns to improve platform features | 24 months |
| device_fingerprint | Helps identify returning devices for security purposes | 6 months |
| performance_metrics | Monitors site speed and technical performance | Session only |
How Cookies Improve Your Experience
Let me give you some concrete examples of what these cookies actually do for you day-to-day.
Session Management
When you log into your testing dashboard, a session cookie keeps you authenticated. Without it, you'd need to log in again every time you clicked to a different page. That would get old fast.
Preference Storage
Say you prefer viewing debug logs in a specific format or you've customised your dashboard layout. Functional cookies remember these choices so you don't have to reset everything each visit.
Performance Optimisation
Our performance cookies track how quickly pages load for you. If we notice certain features running slowly for multiple users, we know where to focus our optimisation efforts. This directly benefits everyone using the platform.
Real Impact on Development Work
For developers running continuous testing cycles, these improvements matter. Faster page loads mean quicker access to test results. Remembered preferences mean less time clicking through settings. It's about making your debugging workflow smoother.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies you accept. Most browsers let you manage this through their settings. Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies might affect how the site functions.
Open your browser settings menu (usually found under a gear icon or three dots in the top corner)
Look for privacy or security settings where cookie controls are typically located
Choose whether to block all cookies, allow all, or select specific types to permit
You can also delete existing cookies already stored on your device from this menu
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
If you block all cookies, you won't be able to log in or use most features of our testing platform. Essential cookies need to be enabled for the site to work. But analytical and performance cookies can be disabled if you prefer.
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes we use services from other companies that might set their own cookies. For example, if we embed a video tutorial or use an analytics service, those providers might place cookies on your device.
We're selective about which third-party services we integrate. Currently, we use a small number of trusted providers for analytics and performance monitoring. These services have their own privacy policies explaining how they handle data.
Our Approach to Third Parties
We don't work with advertising networks or allow tracking for marketing purposes beyond our own site. The third-party cookies present are strictly for improving our service quality and understanding site performance.
Data Retention and Storage
Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others remain until their expiry date or until you delete them manually.
Retention Periods
- Session cookies expire immediately when you close your browser window
- Preference cookies typically last 12 months to remember your settings
- Analytics cookies may persist for up to 24 months to track long-term trends
- Security-related cookies generally last 6 months
These timeframes aren't arbitrary. They're based on what makes sense for each cookie's purpose. A session cookie only needs to last while you're actively using the site. Analytics cookies need longer lifespans to identify meaningful patterns in how the platform gets used.
Updates to This Policy
We review this policy regularly and update it when we change how we use cookies. If we make significant changes, we'll let you know through a notification on the site or via email if you have an account with us.
The date at the top of this page shows when we last revised the policy. It's worth checking back occasionally if you want to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Use
If something in this policy isn't clear or you have specific questions about how we use cookies, get in touch with us.
Email: help@maxonigniteon.com
Phone: +44 7825 642247
Address: 12 Colebrook Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4AA, United Kingdom