Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 30, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
SpearSky uses cookies to enhance your experience, provide security, and improve our services. Cookies help us:
Keep You Signed In
Maintain your login session so you don't have to sign in repeatedly
Protect Your Security
Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance platform security
Remember Preferences
Save your settings, language preferences, and customization choices
Analyze Usage
Understand how you use our platform to improve features and performance
Types of Cookies We Use
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
.AspNetCore.Identity.Application |
Maintains your authentication session after login | Session/Persistent |
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* |
Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks | Session |
.AspNetCore.Session |
Manages your session state across page requests | Session |
.AspNetCore.Cookies |
Stores essential application cookies and preferences | Session/Persistent |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers.
Examples:
- Remember your location preferences and search filters
- Save your language and currency settings
- Store your display preferences (map view, list view)
- Remember professionals you've contacted or favorited
These cookies can typically be disabled through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your user experience.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
What We Track:
- Number of visitors and page views
- Time spent on different pages
- Which features are most/least used
- Technical issues and error rates
- Traffic sources and user journeys
These cookies may be used in the future to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
Potential Uses:
- Show you relevant ads on other websites
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Provide personalized content based on your interests
Cookie Duration
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while navigating through our platform.
Examples: Authentication tokens, anti-forgery tokens, temporary session data
These cookies remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or until manually deleted). They remember your preferences across visits.
Examples: "Remember me" functionality, saved preferences, language settings
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us with analytics, payment processing, and other functionality.
Potential Third-Party Services:
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.
How to Manage and Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (not recommended)
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when websites set cookies
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices and will update our practices as standards evolve.
Mobile Devices
If you access SpearSky through a mobile device, you can manage cookies and tracking through your device settings:
iOS Devices
Settings → Safari → Block Cookies
Android Devices
Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting a notice on our platform
- Sending you an email notification (for major changes)
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
More Information About Cookies
To learn more about cookies and how they work, you can visit:
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Your Privacy Is Important
We use cookies to improve your experience and keep your data secure. You have control over cookie settings, and we're committed to transparency about how we use them.