What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Keeping you logged in to your account
- Analyzing how you use our website to improve our services
- Personalizing content and recommendations
- Ensuring the security and proper functioning of our platform
Cookies do not contain any personal information that could directly identify you, but they may store information about your browsing habits and preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
- Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure connections
- Site Function: Enable core functionality like navigation and access to secure areas
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers for optimal performance
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Track page views, session duration, and user behavior
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor site speed and identify technical issues
- A/B Testing: Test different versions of features to improve user experience
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix bugs and errors
Functional Cookies
These enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Preferences: Remember your language, theme, and display settings
- Progress Tracking: Save your learning progress and session data
- Personalization: Customize content based on your interests and activity
- Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
Third-Party Cookies
We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies when you use our platform:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand website usage and improve our services
Cookies: _ga, _gat, _gid | Duration: Up to 2 years
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Processes payments securely for premium subscriptions
Cookies: __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Duration: 1 year
Clerk (Authentication)
Manages user authentication and account security
Cookies: __clerk_session | Duration: Session
Sentry (Error Monitoring)
Monitors application errors to improve platform stability
Cookies: sentry-sc | Duration: Session
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
Session Cookies
- Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Used for authentication and basic site functionality
- Automatically deleted when your session ends
Persistent Cookies
- Short-term (1-30 days): User preferences and recent activity
- Medium-term (1-12 months): Analytics and performance tracking
- Long-term (1-2 years): User identification and long-term preferences
All persistent cookies have expiration dates and will be automatically deleted when they expire.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our platform:
Cookie Consent Banner
- Choose which types of cookies to accept when you first visit our site
- Update your preferences anytime through the cookie settings panel
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled but optional cookies can be turned off
Browser Settings
- Chrome: Settings -> Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Browser Add-on
- Do Not Track: Enable in your browser settings to request not to be tracked
- Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions to block tracking cookies
⚠️ Important Note
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our platform. Some features may not work properly, and you may need to re-enter information more frequently.
Your Rights and Choices
Under various privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:
- Consent: We will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies
- Information: You have the right to know what cookies we use and why
- Access: You can request information about the data collected through cookies
- Control: You can enable, disable, or delete cookies at any time
- Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent for optional cookies
GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
- Right to object to processing for legitimate interests
- Right to data portability for cookie-related data
- Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
- Right to know what personal information is collected through cookies
- Right to delete personal information collected through cookies
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws:
- We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification
- The updated policy will include a new "last updated" date
- We may request renewed consent for new types of cookies
- Previous versions will be archived for reference
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Privacy Team: info@educompanionai.com