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We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how the product is used. Here's exactly what we set and why.

Last updated: May 2026
The short version

We use three categories of cookies: strictly necessary (always on — required for login and security), analytics (anonymised, helps us improve the product), and preference (remembers your settings). You can opt out of analytics and preference cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Strictly Necessary

Always active

These cookies are essential for Study Cue to function correctly. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. The service cannot function without these cookies and they cannot be disabled.

Cookie namePurposeDuration
sessionMaintains your login session across page loadsSession
next-auth.session-tokenStores your authentication token securely30 days
csrf-tokenPrevents cross-site request forgery attacksSession

✓ This cookie category is strictly necessary and cannot be disabled.

Analytics

Optional

These cookies help us understand how students use Study Cue — which features are popular, where users encounter friction, and how the app performs across devices. All analytics data is anonymised and aggregated.

Cookie namePurposeDuration
_gaDistinguishes unique users for aggregate analysis (Google Analytics)2 years
_gidStores and counts pageviews within a 24-hour window24 hours
sc_session_idTracks anonymous session interactions for product improvement30 minutes

Preferences

Optional

Preference cookies allow Study Cue to remember choices you have made — such as your timer mode, sidebar state, or notification settings — so they persist across sessions.

Cookie namePurposeDuration
timer_modeRemembers your preferred focus timer mode (Pomodoro, 52/17, custom)1 year
sc_sidebar_stateStores whether the sidebar is expanded or collapsed1 year
cookie_consentRecords your cookie consent preferences1 year

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a personalised experience, and give site owners information about how their service is used.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Study Cue) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by third parties — such as analytics providers — are called "third-party cookies." We use both.

How to manage cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. The steps vary by browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of Study Cue. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as the service cannot operate without them.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through the Service.

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