Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 March 2024
1. 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 website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
MathStar uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., keeping you logged in)
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Help us improve our service through data analysis
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| mathstar_session | Maintains your login session | Session / 30 days (if remember me) |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| mathstar_prefs | Stores your preferences (year group, topic) | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Stripe: For payment processing
- Cloudflare: For security and performance
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies
- Block all cookies
- Allow cookies only from specific sites
- Set preferences for third-party cookies
To learn how to manage cookies in your browser:
🍪 Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.