Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function. They include:
- Authentication cookies: keep you logged in securely during your session.
- Security cookies: protect against cross-site request forgery and other threats.
- Cookie consent cookie: remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask again.
These cookies cannot be disabled as the platform cannot function without them.
3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how students use StudyVector. This helps us improve features and fix issues. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We only set these cookies if you click "Accept all" on our cookie banner.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our payment provider (Stripe) may set cookies when you interact with checkout or billing pages. These are governed by Stripe's own cookie policy. We do not use advertising or social media tracking cookies.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site (the consent banner will reappear).
- Using your browser settings to block or delete specific cookies.
- Contacting us at privacy@studyvector.co.uk to update your preferences.
6. Cookie List
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Essential | Authentication session | Session |
| sv_cookie_consent | Essential | Stores cookie preference | 1 year |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Usage analytics (if consented) | Up to 2 years |
7. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.
8. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email us at privacy@studyvector.co.uk.