Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
SkoolAccess ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website skoolaccess.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the SkoolAccess platform, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
SkoolAccess uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They include:
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate the platform. Without these, you would be logged out every time you move to a new page.
- CSRF tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks on forms.
- Cookie consent cookie: Remembers whether you have accepted or declined cookies so we don't ask repeatedly.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as the website would not function correctly without them.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalisation:
- Language preference: Remembers your preferred display language.
- Currency preference: Remembers your preferred currency for displaying tutoring rates.
- Location consent: Stores your permission to use location-based tutor discovery.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Analytics cookies collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- General geographic location (country or city level)
- Device type and browser
- How users arrived at the site (search engine, direct, social media, etc.)
This data is aggregated and anonymous. It helps us improve the platform for all users.
2.4 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
SkoolAccess may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing history. These are third-party cookies set by Google, not by SkoolAccess directly.
- Google AdSense uses the
_ga,_gid, and related cookies. - You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
- You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some features on SkoolAccess involve services provided by third parties who may set their own cookies:
- Google (Analytics, AdSense, reCAPTCHA): See Google's Privacy Policy.
- YouTube: Embedded videos may set cookies when played. See YouTube's Privacy Guidelines.
- Social Sign-In (Google, LinkedIn): If you sign in with Google or LinkedIn, those services may set cookies. See their respective privacy policies.
SkoolAccess does not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider's privacy policy for more information.
4. Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies in several ways:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit SkoolAccess, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies using this banner.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers:
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent some parts of SkoolAccess from working correctly, including login and booking functionality.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our services. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@skoolaccess.com
- Contact form: skoolaccess.com/contact