Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
TutorTeachers uses cookies to enhance your experience on our platform and to help us understand how our services are being used. We use cookies for:
- Maintaining your login session
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Personalizing content and recommendations
- Improving our services and user experience
- Fraud prevention and security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to protect against fraud
- Session cookies to maintain your browsing session
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics cookies for traffic analysis
- Performance monitoring cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Language preference cookies
- Theme and display preference cookies
- Recently viewed content cookies
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Advertising network cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Conversion tracking cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Stripe/PayPal: For secure payment processing
- Zendesk: For customer support chat functionality
- Calendly: For scheduling integration
- Facebook/Google: For social login and advertising
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept.
Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Opt-out
- Facebook: Ad preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt-out
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Authentication cookies: Last until you log out or the session expires
- Preference cookies: Last up to 1 year to remember your settings
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Some personalized features may not work
- Payment processing may be affected
- Website performance may be impacted
8. 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 any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: shelby@tutorteachers.org
Phone: +1-248-464-4131