Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 15, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
TeacherMatcher uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Authentication: To keep you logged in during your session
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling out forms.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personal content.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that set cookies on our website:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Font Awesome & Tailwind CSS: For website styling and icons
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Opt-out tools: Use browser add-ons or privacy tools
- Third-party settings: Adjust settings directly with third-party services
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
6. Browser Settings
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
7. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (usually 1-2 years)
- Authentication cookies: Expire when you log out or after a period of inactivity
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@teachermatcher.com.