Cookie Policy
Last updated: 13 April 2026
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1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use essential cookies to keep your account session and security functions working, and we only use analytics cookies when you give consent. Your cookie preference is remembered on this browser in local storage so we can persist your choice between visits.
2. Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and are used under UK GDPR legal basis for contract and security purposes.
- Authentication cookies: keep you logged in securely during your session.
- Security cookies: protect against cross-site request forgery and other threats.
- Preference storage: stores your Essential/Analytics choice in browser local storage (key: sv_cookie_consent) to avoid repeated consent prompts.
3. Analytics cookies (optional)
With your consent, we use analytics and similar technologies to understand how students use StudyVector, improve features, and fix issues. This may include Google Analytics, PostHog, Vercel Analytics, and Vercel Speed Insights where configured. We process only pseudonymised event data for analytics purposes.
Optional analytics are never used for advertising targeting or profiling. You can withdraw consent at any time through this page or the cookie banner.
4. Third-party processing
Our payment provider (Stripe) may set cookies when you interact with checkout or billing pages. Email and notification services may use their own storage and analytics. These are governed by their own cookie policies.
5. Managing your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using the buttons at the top of this page.
- Clearing your browser cookies or local storage for this site and revisiting (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.
Non-essential cookies can also be limited to protect your privacy. Essential cookies remain in place to keep account and security features working.
If you clear browser data, your preference is removed and the banner will reappear next visit.
6. Cookie list
| Cookie or storage item | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sv_cookie_consent | Essential local storage | Stores analytics consent choice | Until cleared or changed |
| sb-*-auth-token | Essential | Authentication session | Session |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics usage analytics (if consented) | Up to 2 years |
| posthog / ph_* | Analytics | Product analytics (if configured and consented) | Varies by provider settings |
7. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
8. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email us at privacy@studyvector.co.uk.