This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how ScholyHub (scholyhub.com) uses them, and your choices. Read this alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help sites work efficiently, remember preferences, and provide usage information. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential (Required)
These are necessary for the platform to function. You cannot opt out.
- supabase-auth-token / sb-*-auth-token - Login session management. Deleted on sign-out.
- scholyhub-google-avatar - Temporary cookie to sync Google profile photo on login. Expires in 60 seconds.
Functional (Preference)
These remember your choices for a better experience. Not strictly necessary.
- scholyhub-avatar - Your profile avatar URL. Persistent, localStorage.
- scholyhub-reactions - Community post reactions. Persistent, localStorage.
- scholyhub-reaction-counts - Cached reaction counts. Persistent, localStorage.
- admin-theme - Admin panel light/dark preference. Persistent, localStorage.
- scholyhub-welcome - Tracks new vs returning user for welcome message. Session.
Analytics (Performance)
We may use analytics to understand how visitors use ScholyHub. Data is aggregated and anonymized: pages visited, time on site, devices used, referral sources. We may use Vercel Analytics for this.
Advertising (Marketing)
If advertising services are enabled in the future (such as Google AdSense), third-party cookies may be used for interest-based advertising. We will update this policy and provide opt-out options before enabling any advertising cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
- Supabase - Authentication and database sessions
- Vercel - Hosting, CDN, and analytics
- Google - OAuth login, and Analytics/AdSense if enabled
- Resend / SendPulse - Email tracking pixels in newsletters (open tracking)
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings - view, delete, or block cookies. Blocking essential cookies will prevent login and core functionality. Blocking functional cookies means preferences will not persist between sessions.
Browser guides: Chrome (Settings → Privacy → Cookies), Firefox (Settings → Privacy), Safari (Preferences → Privacy), Edge (Settings → Cookies).
5. Do Not Track
ScholyHub does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals, but we do not engage in cross-site user tracking.
6. Updates
We may update this policy as services evolve. Check the “Last updated” date above for the latest revision.
7. Contact
Email: privacy@scholyhub.com · Phone: +1 (669) 499-4372
Address: ScholyHub, Gulberg Trade Center, Gulberg Green, Islamabad, Pakistan