Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the platform so we can improve it. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.
Types of cookies we use
| Type | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Keep you logged in, secure your session, CSRF protection | Required |
| Functional | Remember your preferences (theme, language, search filters) | Optional |
| Analytics | Understand how users navigate the site to improve the experience (anonymised) | Optional |
| Third-party | Set by Google Maps, Google Analytics, and Firebase | Optional |
Specific cookies we set
__sessionEssentialFirebase authentication session token. Required to keep you logged in securely.
Expires: Session
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics tracking ID. Identifies unique visitors in an anonymised way.
Expires: 2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXXAnalyticsGoogle Analytics session state. Tracks session-level interactions for analytics.
Expires: 2 years
studenton_themeFunctionalStores your preferred colour theme (light or dark mode).
Expires: 1 year
Third-party services
We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns. Google may set its own cookies. See Google's Privacy Policy.
We use Firebase (by Google) for authentication and database services, which may set session tokens in local storage for security purposes.
We use Google Maps for location search. Google may set cookies when the map component is active on the page.
How to control cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the platform.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
Cookie questions?
Email contact@studenton.in