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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 9/11/2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.

Think of cookies as your personal study assistant's memory - they help us remember who you are and what you prefer, making your experience smoother and more personalized.

2. How We Use Cookies

PharmaStudyAI uses cookies responsibly to improve your learning experience:

Our Cookie Promise:

  • We only use essential cookies - no tracking or advertising
  • Your privacy is protected - we don't share cookie data
  • You remain in control - manage cookies anytime

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Authentication Cookies

Purpose: Keep you securely logged in during your study session

Cookie name: authjs.session-token
Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)

Security Cookies

Purpose: Protect your account from unauthorized access

Cookie name: authjs.csrf-token
Duration: Session

Preference Cookies

Purpose: Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)

Cookie name: theme
Duration: 1 year

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how to improve the service

Provider: Vercel Analytics
What we track: Page views and performance metrics only
What we don't track: Personal information or behavior

4. What We DON'T Do

Your privacy matters to us. Here's what we promise:

  • We don't use tracking cookies to follow you around the web
  • We don't sell or share your cookie data with third parties
  • We don't use advertising or marketing cookies
  • We don't use cookies to build profiles for targeted ads
  • We don't use unnecessary cookies that slow down your experience

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You're in control of your cookie settings. Here's how to manage them:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies

Note: Blocking authentication cookies will prevent you from staying logged in. We recommend allowing our essential cookies for the best experience.

6. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners who may use their own cookies:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (only on checkout pages)
  • Vercel: Anonymous analytics and performance monitoring
  • NextAuth: Secure authentication system

These services are essential for providing you with a secure and reliable platform. They have their own privacy policies that govern their use of cookies.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We'll notify you of any significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Notifying you via email for substantial changes

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies:

  • Right to be informed about our cookie usage
  • Right to accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Right to change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Right to request information about cookies we've set

9. Contact Us

Have questions about our cookie usage? We're here to help:

PharmaStudyAI Support Team
Email: support@pharmastudyai.com
Address: 210 15 Ave NE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0B5
Phone: 519-897-2840

Questions about our cookie usage?

We're here to help. Contact our team anytime.