Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
At GradeGenius, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our educational platform, remember your preferences, and help us understand how you use our services so we can improve them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account authentication. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
- Authentication and login session cookies
- Security cookies to prevent fraud
- Load balancing cookies
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language and region preferences
- User interface customisation
- Remembering your quiz progress
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
- Google Analytics (anonymised)
- Page visit statistics
- Feature usage tracking
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
- Advertising preference cookies
- Social media cookies
- Conversion tracking
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | View Policy |
| Stripe | Payment processing | View Policy |
| Supabase | Authentication | View Policy |
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
- Session cookies:These are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies:These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically last between 30 days and 2 years.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Using Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you can choose which types of cookies to accept via our cookie consent banner.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept all cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is set
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Opting Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our website and the services we can offer.
Children's Privacy
GradeGenius is designed for use by children under parental supervision. We take extra care to minimise the use of cookies and tracking for users under 16. We do not use marketing cookies for children's accounts, and we limit analytics to essential, anonymised data collection only.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gradegenius.uk
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.