Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Studybot ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website and app (e.g., authentication, security, remembering UI preferences like sidebar state). No consent required for these cookies.
• Functional Cookies: Help us remember your preferences and settings (e.g., saved study plan, feedback dialog state). No consent required for these cookies.
• Analytics/Performance Cookies: Currently not in use, but may be added in the future. These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel). Consent will be requested before these are set.
• Marketing/Tracking Cookies: Currently not in use, but may be added in the future. These cookies are used for advertising and tracking across sites. Consent will be requested before these are set.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use Supabase for authentication (including Google OAuth). Supabase may set its own cookies or use browser storage to manage sessions. We do not use any other third-party cookies at this time.

5. How We Use Cookies

• To authenticate users and maintain secure sessions (via Supabase).
• To remember your UI preferences (e.g., sidebar state).
• To save your study plan and feedback preferences.
• [In the future] To analyze usage and improve our services (with your consent).

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see AboutCookies.org.
When we introduce analytics or marketing cookies, you will be able to manage your preferences via our cookie consent banner.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
• Object to certain types of processing.

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes and update the effective date above.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at saisuryavaddi@hotmail.com.