Data Interaction & Site Telemetry
This policy describes how Southern Node Research uses local storage and tracking technologies to maintain the integrity of our node research platform and optimize technical data delivery.
Operational Necessity
In the context of distributed systems, maintaining a consistent session is required for secure authentication and high-fidelity data visualization. We limit our use of cookies to those that directly support the research environment.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow our web server to recognize your browser and remember specific preferences. For Southern Node Research, these files act as a temporary memory bank, ensuring that when you navigate between node analysis pages, your session data remains synchronized without requiring constant re-authentication.
Type 01
Essential Cookies
Necessary for the platform to function. These handle security tokens, load balancing, and form submissions. The site cannot operate correctly without these files.
Type 02
Analytical Systems
These help us understand how researchers interact with our distributed node architecture reports. This data is anonymized and used for system optimization.
Protocol Inventory
| Cookie Designation | Application | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| snr_session | Manages secure authentication for research dashboards. | Session |
| snr_analytics_id | Differentiates unique users in node research traffic flows. | 24 Months |
| snr_prefs | Stores UI scaling and dark-mode preferences for technical charts. | 1 Year |
| _csrf_token | Cross-Site Request Forgery protection for secure data systems. | Session |
User Sovereignty over Browser Data
We believe in full transparency regarding data collection. While our node research platform performs best with cookies enabled, you maintain absolute control through your browser settings.
Browser Prevention
Most modern browsers allow you to block all third-party cookies or specific domains. Refer to your browser’s "Help" or "Settings" panel to adjust privacy levels.
Manual Purging
You can clear your browser history and cache at any time to remove all locally stored files from Southern Node Research.
Note: Restricting cookies may cause certain interactive systems and real-time visualization tools on this site to fail or behave unpredictably.
Policy Queries
If you require further technical clarification regarding our data handling or node research tracking protocols, please contact our administrative team directly.