Last updated: February 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the site owners. Similar technologies include localStorage and sessionStorage, which allow websites to store data locally in your browser.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences or logging into the CMS.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| studyroute_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| pocketbase_auth | CMS authentication session | Session |
| cms_settings | CMS editor preferences | Persistent |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. They are only set if you consent to analytics cookies via our cookie banner.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| studyroute_visitor_id | Custom analytics — anonymous visitor identifier | Persistent |
| studyroute_session_id | Custom analytics — session identifier | Session |
| studyroute_session_start | Custom analytics — session start timestamp | Session |
| studyroute_landing_page | Custom analytics — records entry page | Session |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as tracking how you arrived at our site. They do not track you across other websites.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| studyroute_utm_params | Stores UTM campaign parameters for attribution | Session |
| studyroute_utm | UTM parameter persistence for marketing attribution | Session |
| newsletter_subscribed | Remembers newsletter subscription state | Persistent |
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies or process data:
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage (which will cause the banner to reappear on your next visit).
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Common browser cookie settings:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@studyroute.ai.
