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
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.
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:
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@getmathstar.com
- Post: MathStar Ltd, 123 Maths Street, London, EC1A 1BB, United Kingdom
🍪 Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.