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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 9/15/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.

How We Use Cookies

SyllabusSync uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide essential functionality. We use cookies for the following purposes:

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in during your session
  • Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
  • Session Management: Maintain your session state across pages
  • Load Balancing: Ensure proper distribution of server load

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

  • Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Language: Store your preferred language settings
  • Theme: Remember your light/dark mode preference
  • Upload History: Track your recent uploads for better UX

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • Usage Analytics: Track page views and user interactions
  • Performance: Monitor site performance and loading times
  • Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
  • Feature Usage: Understand which features are most popular

Third-Party Cookies

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

  • Google OAuth: For secure authentication and login
  • Google Calendar API: For calendar integration functionality
  • Supabase: For database and authentication services

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year)
  • Authentication Cookies: Expire based on your login session (usually 24 hours)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies.

Account Settings

When logged in, you can manage some cookie preferences through your account settings, including analytics and functional cookies.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of SyllabusSync and prevent you from using certain features.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at cookies@syllabussync.com or through our general contact email at support@syllabussync.com.