Cookie Policy
Version 2.0.0 | Effective Date: February 22, 2026 | Consent Version: 1.1.0
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by other services used by the website). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period).
2. How We Use Cookies
UnlockGenius.io uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes. We have categorized these into four groups to give you clear control over your preferences:
✅ Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. Without them, you would not be able to use basic features like logging in or accessing secure areas.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CognitoIdentityServiceProvider.* | AWS Cognito authentication tokens | Session / 30 days |
| ug_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| userSession | Session state and user information | Session |
⚙️ Functional Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as bot protection and remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or third-party providers.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA bot protection | |
| rc::* | reCAPTCHA risk analysis |
📊 Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. This helps us improve our services and fix errors.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| sentry-* | Error tracking and performance monitoring | Sentry |
📢 Marketing Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. We currently do not use any marketing cookies. This category is included for transparency and future use. If we add marketing cookies, we will update this policy and request your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party providers:
- Google reCAPTCHA: Protects our forms from spam and abuse. Google Privacy Policy
- AWS (Amazon Web Services): Provides authentication and cloud infrastructure. AWS Privacy Notice
- Stripe: Processes payments (only active during checkout). Stripe Privacy Policy
- Sentry: Monitors application errors and performance. Sentry Privacy Policy
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Our Cookie Settings
Use our to manage your preferences. You can access this at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies
- Block all cookies
- Allow all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
- Open a "private browsing" / "incognito" session
Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using many features of our website, including logging in.
4.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect this signal and will treat it as a request to disable non-essential cookies.
5. Your Rights
5.1 Under GDPR (EU Users)
If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Give or withdraw consent at any time
- Access information about what cookies we use
- Request deletion of your data
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
5.2 Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the CCPA and CPRA. We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences to control what data is collected. We will not use student data collected through cookies for targeted advertising or commercial purposes.
6. Consent Records
We maintain records of your cookie consent choices for compliance purposes. This includes:
- The date and time you gave or updated your consent
- The version of our cookie policy you consented to
- Your specific cookie preferences
- How consent was given (banner or settings)
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
- Increment the "Consent Version" number
- Show the cookie consent banner again to request updated consent
- Notify users via email for material changes (if logged in)
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@unlockgenius.io
Support: support@unlockgenius.io