This Cookie Policy explains how IELTS Prep Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.ieltsprepstudio.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
We operate this site for users in the United Kingdom and internationally. This policy complies with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (UK PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website’s owners. Cookies cannot access other files on your device or carry viruses.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify our cookies into two categories based on whether they require your consent.
2a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in a form. Under UK PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | Maintains your authenticated session so you do not have to log in on every page. | Session / 1 week |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing. | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing. | 30 minutes |
| cookieConsent | IELTS Prep Studio | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown on every visit. | Persistent (localStorage) |
2b. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies allow us to count visits and measure traffic so we can improve our platform. All data is aggregated and anonymised. We do not use it to identify individuals. These cookies are only set after you click Accept All Cookies in our cookie banner.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client ID. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 years |
| _ga_E6M1KJG7V4 | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state and stores a counter for the number of sessions. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users; stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours |
IP anonymisation is enabled for all Google Analytics data collection. We do not use Google Signals or allow Google to use this data for advertising purposes.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and you should refer to the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies:
4. How to Manage or Withdraw Consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the options below. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
4a. Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner is shown at the bottom of the page. You can select Accept All Cookies or Reject Non-Essential. To change your preference, clear your browser’s local storage for this site (instructions below) and reload the page.
4b. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. To find out more, visit:
4c. Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.