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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.

Cookies can be:

2. How We Use Cookies

Study Buddy AI uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. Without them, you cannot use core features like logging in or saving your work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Firebase (Google)

4.2 Groq AI

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

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5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Warning: If you disable essential cookies, some features of Study Buddy AI will not work properly:

6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other browser storage technologies:

6.1 Local Storage

Used to store larger amounts of data locally (like draft essays or study notes) so you don't lose your work if you close the browser.

6.2 Session Storage

Temporary storage that clears when you close the tab, used for short-term data like form inputs.

6.3 IndexedDB

Used by Firebase and other services to store structured data locally for better performance.

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not track users across third-party websites, but we do use cookies on our own site as described in this policy.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulations. When we make significant changes, we will:

9. Your Consent

By using Study Buddy AI, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can disable cookies in your browser, but this may limit your ability to use certain features.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, contact us:

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