Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on sync-networks.com
This page explains how SyncNetworks uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. We believe in transparency about the data we collect and how it helps us improve your experience while learning English vocabulary with us.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember who you are and what you've done. They're not programs and can't carry viruses or malware.
Most websites use cookies these days. They make browsing smoother by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and helping site owners understand which features actually get used. Without cookies, you'd have to start fresh every time you visited a page.
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies we set directly when you visit sync-networks.com. They help us remember your language preferences, track which vocabulary lessons you've completed, and keep your session active while you browse our materials.
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes other services place cookies through our site. We use analytics tools to understand how students navigate our content and which vocabulary topics get the most attention. These help us make better decisions about what to teach.
Types of Cookies We Use
Different cookies serve different purposes on our site. Here's what you'll find when you visit sync-networks.com and why each type matters for your learning experience.
Essential Cookies
These keep the website working properly. They remember that you're logged in, maintain your session security, and ensure pages load correctly. Without these, the site simply wouldn't function.
Examples: session tokens, security verification, basic functionality
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and preferences. When you select your study schedule or choose which vocabulary categories interest you most, functional cookies save those settings so you don't have to repeat them.
Examples: language preferences, study reminders, interface customization
Analytical Cookies
We use these to see how students interact with our materials. Which lessons get finished? Where do people get stuck? This data helps us improve course structure and create better learning paths.
Examples: page views, time spent, navigation patterns, completion rates
Marketing Cookies
These track your visits across different pages to show you relevant information about our programs. If you've looked at business English materials, we might show you related courses that could interest you.
Examples: ad relevance, campaign effectiveness, interest tracking
Your Control Over Cookies
You're in charge. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies whenever you want. Just know that blocking essential cookies might affect how the site works, and you may need to adjust settings each time you visit.
Managing Your Browser Settings
Every major browser gives you tools to control cookies. The process varies slightly depending on which browser you use, but the basic idea stays the same. Here's how to manage cookies in the most common browsers.
Chrome
Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security. Click on Cookies and site data to see all your options for blocking or allowing cookies from specific sites.
Firefox
Open Options, then Privacy and Security. Under Cookies and Site Data, you can choose between standard, strict, or custom tracking protection settings.
Safari
Click Preferences, then Privacy. You'll see options to block all cookies, allow from current website only, or always allow. Safari also blocks cross-site tracking by default.
How Long We Keep Cookies
Cookie lifespans vary based on their purpose. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stick around for a set period, which could be days, months, or even years depending on what they do.
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser and start fresh each visit
- Preference cookies typically last 12 months so your settings remain consistent
- Analytics cookies usually stay for 24 months to track long-term usage patterns
- Marketing cookies might last 90 days to measure campaign effectiveness
- Security cookies remain active only during your current session
You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings, regardless of their scheduled expiration date. Most browsers also offer automatic deletion options on a schedule you choose.
Specific Uses on Our Site
At SyncNetworks, we use cookies to make your vocabulary learning experience smoother and more personalized. When you visit our site, cookies help us remember where you left off in your studies and which topics you're focusing on.
We track which vocabulary exercises you complete so we can suggest appropriate next steps. If you're working through business terminology this week and technical vocabulary next month, cookies help us understand your learning journey and provide relevant recommendations.
Our analytics cookies show us aggregate patterns. For example, if many students struggle with phrasal verbs in lesson three, we know to add more practice materials there. We're looking at trends, not individual behavior.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Regulations evolve. Sometimes we add new features that require different cookies. When significant changes happen to how we use cookies, we'll update this page and note the revision date below.
We recommend checking back occasionally if you want to stay informed about our data practices. If changes materially affect your privacy, we'll make reasonable efforts to notify active students through email or site announcements.
Questions About Cookies?
If something about our cookie usage isn't clear, or if you have concerns about your data, we're here to help. Reach out to our team and we'll get back to you with answers.
Email: support@sync-networks.com
Address: 210-3 Yokkamachi, Izunokuni, Shizuoka 410-2123, Japan
Phone: +81 550 706 800