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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how PillPrep uses them, and how you can control them. For broader information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. Some cookies are temporary (session cookies) and are deleted when you close your browser; others persist on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage) for the following purposes:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the Services to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.

  • Session cookie: keeps you logged in during your study session.
  • CSRF token: protects against cross-site request forgery attacks.
  • Preference storage: remembers your dark/light mode and layout choices.

Performance and analytics cookies

These help us understand how the platform is used so we can improve it. Data is collected in an aggregated, anonymised form.

  • Page views, session duration and feature usage patterns.
  • Error reporting to help us identify and fix bugs.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality:

  • Remembering your study streak and last active session.
  • Storing quiz progress mid-session.
  • Personalisation preferences such as notification settings.

What we do NOT use

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or behavioural tracking cookies. We do not share your usage data with advertising networks.

3. Third-party cookies

Some features of the Services involve third parties who may set their own cookies:

  • Payment processing: our payment provider may set cookies when you complete a transaction. These are governed by their own privacy policy.
  • Google Fonts: loaded on our landing pages from Google's servers. Google may log requests. See Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Your choices

You can control cookies in the following ways:

  • Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in.
  • In-app preferences: analytics data collection can be opted out of from your account settings.

Useful browser guides:

5. UK law

We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR in our use of cookies. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under PECR. For non-essential cookies, we rely on your consent where required.

6. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we introduce new features or change our practices. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.

7. Contact

Questions about cookies? Email [email protected] or use our contact form.