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How ScholarPath uses cookies and local storage · Last updated: 1 September 2025

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and collect anonymous analytics. ScholarPath uses cookies minimally and only for essential functions and analytics.

Cookies we use

Authentication cookies

EssentialRequired

Provider: Supabase

Keep you logged in across page visits. These are required for the platform to function. They expire when you sign out or after 7 days of inactivity.

Analytics cookies

Analytics

Provider: Vercel Analytics / self-hosted

Anonymous page view counts and performance data. No personally identifiable information is collected. We use this to understand which pages are most useful.

Preference cookies

Functional

Provider: ScholarPath (localStorage)

Remember your theme preference (dark/light) and recently viewed scholarships. Stored locally in your browser, never sent to our servers.

Third-party cookies

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising cookies. We do not display third-party ads on ScholarPath. The only third-party cookies set are authentication cookies from Supabase, which are essential for login to work.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential authentication cookies will prevent you from logging in to ScholarPath.

To clear cookies in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as we add or remove features. The “Last updated“ date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We will notify registered users of material changes by email.

Questions about this policy?

Email us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

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