Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Study Explore Genie uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our website
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session cookies for maintaining your session
• Security cookies for preventing fraud
• Cookie consent preferences

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics cookies for website traffic analysis
• Performance monitoring cookies
• Error reporting cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

• Language preference cookies
• Region selection cookies
• User interface customization cookies

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an ad.

• Social media tracking cookies
• Advertising preference cookies
• Remarketing cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and login functionality
• Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery
• Customer Support Tools: For providing online assistance

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Our persistent cookies typically expire within 2 years, though some may have shorter or longer durations based on their purpose.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Our Cookie Settings

Use our cookie banner and preference center to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can access these settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Opt-Out Tools

For advertising cookies, you can use industry opt-out tools:

• Your Online Choices (EU): www.youronlinechoices.com
• Network Advertising Initiative (US): www.networkadvertising.org

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

• Essential cookies: The website may not function properly
• Performance cookies: We cannot improve the website based on usage data
• Functional cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
• Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

8. Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of the main cookies we use:

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: