Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2025-05-19

This Cookies Policy explains how Education IQ - School Data, Rankings, Ratings, Reviews (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit them. They allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and other settings) over a period of time.

Cookies can be either:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.

Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information, but we may link information stored in cookies to personal data you provide to us.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly necessary cookies – essential for website functionality (e.g., login, navigation, session handling).
  • Performance cookies – to understand how visitors use our website and improve functionality.
  • Functionality cookies – to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences).
  • Limited analytics – to monitor usage patterns via trusted services like Google Analytics.

Cookies help us:

  • Recognize you when you return to our website;
  • Improve website usability and performance;
  • Personalize content and remember your preferences;
  • Track and analyze visitor behavior for website optimization.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to set cookies on your device through our website, such as:

  • Google Analytics – for measuring website traffic and usage trends;
  • Google Ads / Adsense – for delivering relevant advertisements (where applicable).

These third parties may collect information about your browsing activity across websites. For more information, please refer to their individual privacy and cookies policies.

You may opt out of Google Analytics cookies via Google’s opt-out tool.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features may become unavailable.

Browser Settings

Most modern browsers allow you to manage cookies via settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Refer to your browser’s help pages for detailed guidance.

Clearing Cookies

You can delete cookies stored on your device at any time via browser settings. Consider enabling options such as automatic deletion of cookies on exit, or using privacy-focused browser extensions.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of any changes.