Last updated: 2/16/2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us make the site work better and improve your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality:
- Session ID (Duration: Session)
- Authentication token (Duration: 30 days)
- CSRF protection (Duration: Session)
- Language preference (Duration: 1 year)
2.2 Functional Cookies
Enhance your experience:
- User preferences (Duration: 1 year)
- Theme settings (Duration: 1 year)
- Writing progress (Duration: 90 days)
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how our site is used:
- Google Analytics (_ga) (Duration: 2 years)
- Page views (_gid) (Duration: 24 hours)
- Session duration (_gat) (Duration: 1 minute)
3. Similar Technologies
3.1 Local Storage
We use local storage for:
- Saving draft essays
- Caching learning resources
- Storing UI preferences
3.2 Session Storage
Temporary storage for:
- Current writing session data
- Temporary user inputs
- Form data backup
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics for site analytics (Duration: varies)
- Stripe for payment processing (Duration: session)
- Authentication providers (Duration: varies by provider)
These services may use cookies for:
- Fraud prevention
- Security measures
- Performance monitoring
- Feature optimization
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our site.
5.1 Browser Settings
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, you may experience:
- Inability to log in or stay logged in
- Loss of personalization settings
- Limited functionality in certain features
- Reset preferences on each visit
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings panel.
Your options include:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize cookie preferences
7. Do Not Track
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When DNT is enabled in your browser, we will disable all non-essential cookies and tracking technologies.
8. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through our platform.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@scorebooster.org