Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
At Smart Connect Power, we believe in transparency about how we collect and use data when you visit smartconnectpower.com. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences. We keep things straightforward because your privacy matters.
What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you browse websites. They help us remember your preferences and understand how people interact with our financial planning resources. Think of them as digital sticky notes that make your experience smoother.
We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These work together to provide you with personalized content and improve our services based on actual usage patterns.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate our site or use core features like secure login areas or accessing your saved financial planning tools.
Important: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for basic website functionality and security.
- Session management and user authentication
- Security tokens to prevent unauthorized access
- Load balancing for website performance
- Form submission and data validation
Functional Cookies
These enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences. For example, they store your language preference, region settings, or whether you've seen certain notifications.
- Remembering your display preferences and settings
- Storing your progress through multi-step forms
- Customizing content based on your region (Vietnam market context)
- Saving accessibility options you've selected
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our financial planning content. This helps us identify which resources are most valuable and where we need to improve. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Page visit counts and navigation patterns
- Time spent on different sections of our site
- Device and browser information for optimization
- Traffic sources to understand how people find us
Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us show you relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our educational campaigns. We want to share useful financial planning insights with people who might benefit from them.
- Tracking which content topics interest you most
- Measuring engagement with our educational materials
- Preventing you from seeing the same content repeatedly
- Understanding which channels bring engaged visitors
How Cookies Improve Your Experience
Let me give you some real examples. When you come back to our site, functional cookies remember that you prefer viewing content in a specific format. Analytics cookies tell us that most visitors spend time on our retirement planning calculator, so we know to keep developing similar tools.
If you started filling out a contact form but got interrupted, cookies save your progress so you don't have to start over. And marketing cookies ensure we're showing you content about topics you've shown interest in, rather than bombarding you with irrelevant information.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which non-essential cookies we use on your device.
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Clicking this button will remove all analytics and marketing cookies from your device. Essential cookies required for site functionality will remain active. You can change this preference at any time by returning to this page.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most modern browsers give you detailed control over which cookies to accept or block. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might prevent some website features from working correctly.
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Configure cookie preferences or block third-party cookies
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage permissions and clear data as needed
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage cookies and website data → Block or allow cookies from websites you visit
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies → Choose your privacy level
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site come from third-party services we use to provide better functionality. For instance, if we embed a video or use an analytics platform, those services may set their own cookies. We carefully select partners who respect user privacy and comply with data protection standards.
You can learn more about these third-party cookies by reviewing their respective privacy policies. We don't have direct control over how these external services use cookies, but we only work with reputable providers.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Different cookies have different lifespans based on their purpose:
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you manually delete them
- Essential cookies: Last only as long as needed for site functionality, usually just your browsing session
We regularly review and update our cookie retention periods to ensure we're not storing data longer than necessary.
Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding how we use cookies and tracking technologies:
- Right to accept or decline non-essential cookies
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to access information about cookies we've placed on your device
- Right to request deletion of cookie data we've collected
- Right to understand how your data is being used
Exercising these rights won't affect your ability to access essential website features. Our financial planning resources and educational content remain available regardless of your cookie preferences.
Updates to This Policy
We update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we'll update the effective date at the top of this page and may notify you through our website.
The last update was in January 2025, and we recommend checking back occasionally if you want to stay informed about how we handle cookies and tracking.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, we're here to help.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +84 23 7668 8333
Address: 60/16 Nguyễn Văn Khối, Phường 11, Gò Vấp, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam