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Cookie Policy
How GradeNeeded uses cookies and browser storage, and how you can control them.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. GradeNeeded also uses browser localStorage, which stores data locally on your device. These technologies are used to operate the site, remember your preferences, and understand how the product is used.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled. They include session cookies set by Clerk for authentication, sign-in, and CSRF protection. Without these, account features would not work.
Analytics cookies
GradeNeeded uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how students use the site. GA4 uses cookies to collect anonymized information such as pages visited, time on site, and general location region. Analytics cookies are only loaded after you give consent through the cookie banner shown on your first visit. If you decline, no analytics cookies are set.
Preference and functional storage
GradeNeeded uses browser localStorage to store your cookie consent choice, temporary UI state, signed-out planner drafts, and non-critical preferences. This data stays in your browser and is not transmitted to GradeNeeded servers.
Third-party cookies
Some services used by GradeNeeded may set their own cookies. This includes Clerk (authentication) and Stripe (payment processing). These services operate under their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which are separate from GradeNeeded.
Managing and declining cookies
You can decline analytics cookies using the banner shown on your first visit. You can also control cookies through your browser settings — most browsers allow you to block, delete, or review cookies. Declining analytics cookies does not affect your ability to use GradeNeeded or any paid features. To reset your consent choice, clear your browser's local storage for this site.
Policy updates
This cookie policy may be updated as GradeNeeded adds or changes features. Continued use of GradeNeeded after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.