Cookie Policy

    Last updated: March 2, 2026

    1. What Are Cookies?

    Cookies are small files of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your device. They contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive.

    2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

    We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

    • Remember your preferences and settings
    • Understand how you use our Service
    • Personalize your learning experience
    • Improve Service performance and functionality
    • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
    • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
    • Deliver targeted educational content and recommendations

    3. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

    • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic Service functionality (authentication, security, load balancing). Cannot be disabled without impairing the Service.
    • Analytical Cookies: Track usage patterns and Service performance. Help us understand user behavior and improve the Service. Include Google Analytics and similar tools.
    • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, language settings, and customizations. Enhance your user experience across sessions.
    • Marketing/Tracking Cookies: Used by third-party services for personalized recommendations. May be set by our AI partners (Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.). Used to improve content relevance.

    4. Consent and Cookie Management

    Consent Mechanism:

    When you first visit LearnSpark, we will request your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may:

    • Accept all cookies to enable full Service functionality
    • Reject non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
    • Customize your cookie preferences

    Withdrawal of Consent:

    You may withdraw consent or modify your cookie preferences at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at [email protected].

    Browser Controls:

    Most web browsers allow you to:

    • Control cookie settings directly through your browser preferences
    • Delete existing cookies
    • Refuse to accept new cookies

    Please note that disabling cookies may limit Service functionality.

    5. How Can You Control Cookies?

    You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise this right by:

    1. Using our cookie preference center (available on login)
    2. Adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies
    3. Deleting cookies from your device
    4. Using browser extensions that block cookies

    6. Third-Party Cookies

    Our Service uses cookies from third-party service providers:

    • Google – For analytics and AI recommendations
    • OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity, XAI – For AI-powered content delivery
    • Supabase – For session management and backend services
    • ElevenLabs – For audio processing features

    These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your use of the Service. Their use of cookies is subject to their respective privacy policies.

    7. Cookie Retention

    • Session Cookies – Deleted when you close your browser
    • Persistent Cookies – Retained until you delete them or until they expire (typically 1-2 years)
    • Analytics Cookies – Retained for up to 2 years

    8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

    9. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]