Cookie Usage Policy
Understanding how Sharp-node.com uses tracking technologies to enhance your family budgeting experience
What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. At Sharp-node.com, we use various tracking technologies to remember your preferences and provide you with a better experience when managing your family finances.
Think of cookies as digital sticky notes that help our website remember things about your visit — like whether you prefer to see amounts in Malaysian Ringgit or if you've already viewed our budgeting tutorial. These small data files work behind the scenes to make your return visits smoother and more personalized.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for basic website functions like logging in, remembering your budget categories, and maintaining your session security. We can't turn these off without breaking core features.
Functional Tracking
Helps us remember your preferences such as currency display, notification settings, and which budgeting tools you use most often. Makes your experience more convenient on repeat visits.
Analytics Cookies
We track how visitors use our budgeting tools and educational content to understand what's helpful and what needs improvement. This helps us build better financial planning features.
Marketing Cookies
These track your interests across our site to show you relevant content about family budgeting strategies and financial planning resources that match your browsing patterns.
How Tracking Enhances Your Experience
Our tracking technologies work to make your financial planning journey more efficient and personalized. When you return to Sharp-node.com, cookies help us remember your budget setup, preferred reporting views, and which educational resources you've already explored.
- Automatically loads your last-used budget template
- Remembers whether you prefer weekly or monthly expense tracking
- Keeps track of completed tutorials so you don't repeat content
- Maintains your notification preferences for spending alerts
- Suggests relevant budgeting articles based on your interests
- Remembers your preferred currency and regional settings for Malaysia
You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking this button. Essential cookies required for basic site functionality will remain active.
Data Retention and Your Control
Most cookies we set expire automatically after 12 months, though some session cookies disappear when you close your browser. You have complete control over non-essential cookies and can remove them at any time.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Every browser gives you control over cookie settings. Here's how to access these controls in popular browsers:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Cookies
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Essential Cookies We Cannot Disable
These cookies are absolutely necessary for Sharp-node.com to function properly. They enable basic features and security measures that protect your financial data.
- Session management cookies that keep you logged in securely
- Security tokens that protect against unauthorized access
- Load balancing cookies that ensure reliable site performance
- Form submission cookies that prevent duplicate transactions
- Language and region preference cookies for Malaysian users
- Accessibility settings cookies for users with special needs
Third-Party Tracking
We work with trusted third-party services to provide analytics and improve our financial planning tools. These partners may set their own cookies when you visit our site. This includes services like Google Analytics, which helps us understand how people use our budgeting features.
Third-party cookies are subject to their respective privacy policies. We carefully select partners who share our commitment to protecting your personal information and comply with Malaysian data protection standards.
Updates to This Policy
We review and update this cookie policy regularly to reflect changes in our tracking practices and legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify users through our website and update the "Last Updated" date above.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your family budgeting experience on Sharp-node.com.
Questions About Our Cookie Usage
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to discuss your privacy preferences, please contact us:
Sharp-node
84, Lebuh Melayu, George Town
10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone: +6089748201
Email: info@sharp-node.com