Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and tracking technologies
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
Cannot be disabled
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
- Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account across sessions
- Security: Protect against fraudulent activity, CSRF attacks, and ensure secure connections
- Session Management: Remember your progress through multi-step processes (e.g., questionnaires)
- Load Balancing: Distribute server load for optimal performance and reliability
These cookies are essential for the service to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.
2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)
Enhance your experience
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Preferences: Remember your language, region, timezone, and display settings
- User Interface: Remember your choices for UI customization (theme, layout)
- Form Auto-fill: Remember information you've entered in forms (non-sensitive data)
2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us improve
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information:
- Usage Statistics: Track page views, session duration, and navigation paths (anonymized)
- Performance Monitoring: Identify errors, slow-loading pages, and technical issues
- A/B Testing: Test different versions of features to improve user experience
We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Data is anonymized and aggregated. Learn more about Google's privacy practices.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use services from trusted third parties who may also set cookies on your device:
Firebase (Google)
We use Google Firebase for user authentication and session management. Firebase sets cookies to:
- Manage login sessions securely
- Implement email verification
- Provide Google Sign-In functionality
- Protect against security threats
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data including:
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Traffic sources and referrals
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Set exceptions for specific websites
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Important: If you block or delete essential cookies, some features of our Service may not work properly:
- You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
- Your preferences will not be saved
- Multi-step processes may not work correctly
- Some features may not function as expected
Blocking functional and analytics cookies will not affect core functionality, but may result in a less personalized experience.
5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can:
Install Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on →6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to have your online activity tracked.
We Respect DNT Signals
We honor DNT signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled for analytics purposes. However, essential cookies will still be used to maintain core functionality (login, security, session management).
7. Mobile Devices
If you access GradIntel through a mobile device, similar technologies to cookies (such as local storage, device identifiers, and mobile app identifiers) may be used.
You can manage these through your device settings:
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Open Settings
- Tap Safari
- Scroll to Privacy & Security
- Toggle Block All Cookies
Android
- Open Chrome
- Tap ⋮ Menu
- Go to Settings → Privacy
- Select Clear browsing data
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
Please review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
9. Questions and Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: hello@gradintel-edu.com
- Website: gradintel-edu.com
- Response Time: Within 1-2 business days
Your Consent: By continuing to use GradIntel, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or contacting us. However, withdrawing consent for essential cookies will prevent you from using certain features of our Service.