Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
• Marketing Cookies: Track your online activity to help deliver relevant advertising

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

• Session cookies - maintain your session state
• Authentication cookies - keep you logged in
• Security cookies - protect against CSRF attacks

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

• Google Analytics - tracks page views and user behavior
• Hotjar - provides heatmaps and session recordings

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

• Language preferences
• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Recently viewed tutors

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Video conferencing services
• Customer support chat widget
• Social media plugins

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

• Browser settings - most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
• Cookie preferences - use our cookie consent tool to manage your preferences
• Opt-out links - use specific opt-out links provided by analytics services

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified period (up to 2 years)
• Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 24 months

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: