Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences so you don't have to re-enter information each time.

2. How StudyBuddy Uses Cookies

2.1. Essential Cookies

Required for authentication, session management, and security features. These cookies are necessary for the App to function and cannot be disabled.

2.2. Analytics Cookies

We use Firebase Analytics and/or Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the site, which pages are visited, and performance/crash data. These cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies via our cookie consent banner.

2.3. Functional Cookies

These help enhance your experience, such as remembering your preferences, saving UI settings, and improving load times.

2.4. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services may set cookies when integrated into our site, including:

• Firebase (for authentication and hosting)
• Google Gemini (for AI features)
• Google Analytics (for performance tracking)
• Stripe (for secure payment processing, managing subscriptions, and fraud prevention)

3. Managing Cookies

When you first visit StudyBuddy, you will see a cookie consent banner with the option to accept all cookies or accept only essential cookies.

• Accept All: Enables essential, analytics, and functional cookies.
• Essential Only: Only cookies required for the App to function. Analytics tracking is disabled.

You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent StudyBuddy from functioning correctly.

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last Updated" date when changes occur.