Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 16, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how StudyMate uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other device) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential / Strictly Necessary
Always ActiveThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not collect any personally identifiable information beyond what is required for security and authentication.
Examples
- Session token — keeps you logged in during your session
- CSRF protection token — prevents cross-site request forgery attacks
- Cloudflare Turnstile — security verification on signup/login forms
Analytics Cookies
Requires ConsentWe use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website — such as which pages are visited most, how long sessions last, and where users come from. This data is aggregated and anonymised. We only load Google Analytics after you give your consent via the cookie banner.
Examples
- _ga — Google Analytics, distinguishes users (2 years)
- _ga_[ID] — Google Analytics 4 session persistence (2 years)
- _gid — Google Analytics, distinguishes users (24 hours)
Cloudflare Security Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are set by Cloudflare and are required for the security and performance of our website. They help protect against bots and DDoS attacks.
Examples
- cf_clearance — Cloudflare challenge clearance (1 year)
- __cf_bm — Cloudflare bot management (30 minutes)
3. Cookie Consent
When you first visit StudyMate, we will show you a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies — enables analytics and all non-essential cookies
- Reject optional cookies — only essential/security cookies will be set
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will show the banner again.
4. How to Control Cookies
In addition to our banner, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings:
Note: Disabling essential cookies may break authentication and core features of the site.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services embedded in our site. These are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at pankaj@studymatelearning.dev.