Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. BrainScout uses minimal cookies to ensure the platform functions smoothly.
2. The Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary): Required for core functionality like user authentication (keeping you logged in securely via Supabase) and security session management. These cannot be disabled.
- Functional & Analytics Cookies: Used to remember your preferences (such as dark mode or active subject filters) and analyze aggregate, anonymized site traffic to improve performance. Under UK guidelines, non-essential analytics cookies are switched off by default until you grant consent.
3. Managing Cookies
When you first visit BrainScout, you will see a banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also adjust your browser settings to block cookies at any time, though blocking essential cookies may prevent you from logging into your dashboard.