This Cookie Policy explains how InquiryCycle uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit our platform or use our services. It outlines what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. Zero Student Tracking Guarantee (COPPA & FERPA)
InquiryCycle is built with child safety and privacy at its architectural core.
- No Analytics on Student Pages: Google Analytics and all other third-party tracking scripts are completely blocked and never loaded on student-facing URLs (including
/joinand all live presentation room URLs under/play/*). - Zero Student Cookies: Students join sessions anonymously via an 8-digit PIN without accounts or personal data. We do not store marketing or analytics cookies on student devices.
- Ephemeral Device Storage Only: We utilize browser
sessionStoragesolely to maintain an anonymous connection token during an active lesson so students aren't disconnected if they refresh their browser. This token automatically expires and clears when the session ends.
2. Types of Cookies & Storage We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies & Storage
These are essential for the website and applications to function securely and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Authentication (
sb-*-auth-token): Managed by our database provider (Supabase) to keep teachers securely logged into their dashboard and lesson library. - Consent Preferences (
cookie-consent): Stored inlocalStorageto remember whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies. - Live Classroom Session State: Ephemeral
sessionStorageensuring real-time student engagement runs smoothly without dropped connections.
B. Functional & Preference Cookies
- Language Selection (
googtrans): If you switch the site language using our multi-language toggle (English, Spanish, French), this cookie remembers your chosen language across page visits.
C. Analytics Cookies (Educator & Public Pages Only)
We use Google Analytics 4 (Google Tag ID: G-85CKSDJB5H) on public marketing pages and teacher-facing portals to understand how educators discover and use InquiryCycle (such as visitor numbers, popular features, and page load performance).
- Google Consent Mode v2: We have configured Google Analytics with Consent Mode v2. By default, analytics storage is set to denied. Google Analytics is strictly blocked from reading or writing cookies to your device until you explicitly click "Accept All" on our cookie banner.
- If you click "Decline", Google Analytics does not set cookies and only receives cookieless, aggregated pings without personal identifiers.
3. Cookie & Local Storage Inventory
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | Teacher session login authentication | Essential Cookie / Storage | Session / 1 year |
cookie-consent | InquiryCycle | Stores your cookie consent status (accepted or declined) | Essential LocalStorage | Persistent (until cleared) |
activeSession_* | InquiryCycle | Retains anonymous live room connection state | Essential SessionStorage | Clears on session close |
googtrans | Google Translate | Stores chosen translation language | Functional Cookie | Session / 1 year |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (opt-in for teachers/visitors only) | Analytics Cookie | 2 years |
_ga_85CKSDJB5H | Google Analytics | Maintains session state (opt-in for teachers/visitors only) | Analytics Cookie | 2 years |
4. How to Manage or Revoke Your Consent
You have full control over non-essential cookies at any time:
- Footer Cookie Preferences: Click the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page to reopen the cookie banner and change your choice between "Accept All" and "Decline".
- Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to reject cookies or delete cookies already set. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the teacher dashboard from functioning properly.
For any questions about our cookie practices or data privacy, please reach out to us at privacy@inquirycycle.com.