Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Codequiry, LLC ("Codequiry," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website located at codequiry.com (the "Site") and our code plagiarism detection platform and services (collectively, the "Service"). This policy is part of and incorporated into our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By accessing or using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies and other tracking technologies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our Service.

Effective Date: November 11, 2025
Last Updated: October 29, 2025

1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files containing a unique identifier that are stored on your computer, mobile device, or other hardware when you visit our website. Cookies allow our Site to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, preferences, and usage patterns.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track page views and email opens
• Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally on your browser
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
• JavaScript: Scripts that collect information about how you interact with our Service
• Server Logs: Files that record technical information about requests made to our servers

Throughout this policy, we use the term "cookies" to refer to all these similar tracking technologies.

2. Why We Use Cookies

Codequiry uses cookies for several critical purposes related to operating our code plagiarism detection platform:

• Authentication & Security: Verify your identity, maintain your login session, prevent unauthorized access, and protect against fraud and abuse
• Platform Functionality: Enable core features including code submission, plagiarism report generation, comparison result viewing, and API access
• User Preferences: Remember your settings, language preferences, dashboard customizations, and notification preferences
• Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize code analysis speed
• Analytics & Improvement: Understand how educators and institutions use our Service to improve features and user experience
• Payment Processing: Facilitate secure subscription management and payment transactions through our payment processor
• Legal Compliance: Maintain audit trails and comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our Service to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality including:

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Service, identify performance issues, and improve functionality. We use:

Google Analytics Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat (expire between session and 2 years)

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Language Preferences: Remember your selected language
• Dashboard Settings: Store your customized view preferences, sort orders, and filters
• Notification Preferences: Remember your notification and alert settings
• Theme Settings: Store light/dark mode preferences
• Tutorial Status: Track which onboarding tutorials you've completed

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

We integrate with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
• Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies

For mobile devices, refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for managing cookies through browser settings.

4.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies:

• You will not be able to log in or maintain an authenticated session
• You cannot submit code for plagiarism analysis
• You will not be able to access plagiarism reports or comparison results
• API authentication will fail
• Your preferences and settings will not be saved
• Payment processing and subscription management will not function
• Some security features may be compromised

You may disable analytics cookies without affecting core functionality, though this limits our ability to improve the Service based on usage data.

4.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At present, Codequiry does not respond to DNT browser signals. We will update this policy if we implement DNT response mechanisms in the future.

4.4 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA WebChoices Tool

5. Cookie Data Retention

The duration for which cookie data is retained varies based on cookie type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
• Persistent Authentication Cookies: Retained for up to 30 days or until you log out
• Preference Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years (Google Analytics default)
• Security Cookies: Retained for 30 days (Cloudflare)

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Deleting cookies will log you out and reset your preferences.

6. International Users and Cookie Consent

6.1 EU/EEA/UK Users - Service Prohibition

6.2 U.S. Users

For users in the United States, by continuing to use our Service after being presented with this Cookie Policy, you consent to our use of cookies as described herein. This constitutes informed consent under applicable U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar statutes.

6.3 Other Jurisdictions

Users from other jurisdictions consent to cookie usage by accessing and using our Service. If your local laws require explicit consent for cookies, your continued use of our Service constitutes such consent.

7. Educational Institution Context

Codequiry is designed exclusively for educational institutions and educators to detect code plagiarism in student submissions. In this context:

• FERPA Compliance: Our cookie usage is designed to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for U.S. educational institutions
• Student Data Protection: Cookies related to student code submissions are handled with strict confidentiality and security measures
• Institutional Control: Educational institutions maintain control over student data; cookies facilitate secure transmission and analysis
• No Student Tracking: We do not use cookies to track individual students across the web or for advertising purposes
• Educator Authentication: Cookies verify educator credentials to ensure only authorized personnel access student submissions and reports

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Codequiry is an Educator-Only Platform. Students are strictly prohibited from creating accounts or directly accessing our Service. Our Service is designed for educators, instructors, and institutional administrators aged 18 and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. Student code submissions are uploaded by authorized educators, not by students themselves. If we become aware that a child under 13 has directly accessed our Service or that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

Compliance: This approach complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by ensuring that minors do not directly interact with our platform or consent to cookie usage.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. When we make material changes to this policy, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post a prominent notice on our website for at least 30 days
• Send email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
• Maintain an archive of previous policy versions upon request

Your continued use of our Service after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

We process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: Essential cookies are necessary to perform our contract with you (providing code plagiarism detection services)
• Legitimate Interests: Analytics and performance cookies serve our legitimate interest in improving the Service and ensuring security
• Consent: By accessing our Service, you provide informed consent to non-essential cookie usage
• Legal Obligation: Certain cookies help us comply with legal obligations, including security and fraud prevention requirements

11. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding cookie data:

• Right to Information: You have the right to clear information about our cookie practices (provided in this policy)
• Right to Access: You can request information about cookie data we have collected about you
• Right to Deletion: You can delete cookies through your browser settings at any time
• Right to Object: You can object to certain cookie processing through browser settings or opt-out tools
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent by clearing cookies and discontinuing use of the Service

To exercise these rights or for questions about cookie data, contact us using the information below.

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

We will respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 days.

13. Related Policies and Resources

For comprehensive information about how we handle your data and your relationship with Codequiry, please review: