Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 20261. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Grade ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at usegrade.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more broadly.By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of strictly necessary cookies. All other cookies require your explicit consent, which you can provide or withdraw at any time through our cookie consent banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other services we use). They can also be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:- Essential functionality: To make our website work correctly and securely
- Analytics and performance: To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it
- Preferences: To remember your choices and settings (such as cookie consent preferences)
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary CookiesThese cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| delve_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| __next_* | Next.js framework cookies for routing and session management | Session |
4.2 Analytics & Performance CookiesThese cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat_* | Google Tag Manager | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4.3 Other Third-Party CookiesThese cookies are set by third-party services that we use on our website. They are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| affonso_* | Affonso | Attribution and referral tracking | 1 year |
5. Cookie Consent & Management
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner powered by Delve. This banner allows you to:- Accept all cookies: Enable all cookie categories
- Reject non-essential cookies: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
- Customise preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. However, we respect your cookie consent preferences as set through our consent banner, which provides a more reliable and granular control mechanism.8. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is governed by the following legal frameworks:- EU/EEA: The ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended by 2009/136/EC) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Non-essential cookies require your prior consent.
- United Kingdom: The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR. Non-essential cookies require your prior consent.
- California, US: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information collected through cookies.
9. Children and Cookies
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly set non-essential cookies for users we identify as minors. If a parent or guardian believes that cookies have been set in connection with a child's use of our website, please contact us and we will take steps to remove such cookies. For more information, see our Children's Privacy section in our Privacy Policy.10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business operations. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to check this page periodically. Material changes will be communicated through our cookie consent banner.11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:Email: lotts@creatorcheck.io
You can also review our full Privacy Policy for more information on how we handle your personal data.