Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 17, 2025

Welcome to TutorWe.com, a growing platform connecting college students, tutors, and schools. We use cookies and similar technologies to make our platform work better for you, from finding course-specific tutoring to joining study groups. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them, in line with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device (like your phone or computer) when you visit TutorWe.com. They help us remember your preferences, analyze how you use the platform, and improve your experience. Similar technologies, like local storage or pixels, work the same way and are included in this policy.

2. Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies to support our platform’s features. Here’s a breakdown:

Type	Purpose	Examples	Consent Required?
Essential Cookies	Make the platform work (e.g., logins, session management).	session_id, user_auth	No
Analytics Cookies	Understand how you use the platform (e.g., which courses you view).	_ga (Google Analytics), _fbp (Facebook Pixel)	Yes (EU/UK)
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences (e.g., language, dark mode).	lang_pref, theme	Yes (EU/UK)
Marketing Cookies	Show personalized ads or content (e.g., tutoring promotions).	ad_id, tracking_pixel	Yes (EU/UK)

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Run the Platform: Keep you logged in and ensure tutoring sessions work smoothly.
Improve Features: Analyze which courses or study groups are popular to make the platform better.
Personalize Your Experience: Suggest relevant tutors or groups based on your school or interests.
Market Our Services: Show you ads about TutorWe.com on other sites (if you agree).

4. Your Consent and Choices

For EU/UK Users (GDPR):

We show a cookie banner when you visit TutorWe.com, asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, marketing).
You can accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your choices via the “Cookie Settings” link below.
You can withdraw consent anytime by revisiting the settings.

For California Residents (CCPA):

You can opt out of non-essential cookies using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the footer.
We don’t sell your data, but some cookies may share data with third parties (e.g., Google Analytics).

All Users:

Manage cookies in your browser settings (e.g., Chrome, Firefox). Blocking cookies may limit platform features.
Contact us at support@tutorwe.com for help with cookie preferences.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies come from third-party services we use, like:

Google Analytics: Tracks site usage (e.g., page views).
Facebook Pixel: Helps us show relevant ads.
Mailchimp: Manages newsletter subscriptions.

These providers have their own privacy policies, linked in our Privacy Policy.

6. How Long Cookies Last

Cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Last longer (e.g., 1 year for analytics) or until you delete them.

We delete cookie data when it’s no longer needed, per our Privacy Policy.

7. Contact Us

Questions about cookies? Reach out to our Data Protection Officer:

Email: support@tutorwe.com
Address: [Your Company Address]

For CCPA requests, call our toll-free number: [Your Toll-Free Number].