Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
FindGrinds uses cookies and similar technologies for various purposes. Below we explain the types of cookies we use and why.
Necessary (Browser Storage)
FindGrinds itself does not set any necessary cookies. Instead, we use your browser's local storage and session storage for the items below, which are needed for the site to work. You cannot disable these, but you can clear them at any time by signing out or clearing your browser data.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| token, user | Keeps you signed in and remembers basic account details | Until you sign out or clear your browser data |
| cookie-consent, cookie-consent-date | Stores your cookie preferences and when you set them | Until you clear your browser data |
| fg_join_code | Remembers a tutor invite link you followed, so it can be applied when you sign up | Until used or cleared |
| bookingForStudent | Remembers which child a parent is booking for | Until you close the tab |
Analytics Cookies
Only set if you accept analytics cookies. Google Analytics is not loaded at all unless you do. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited, so we can improve it. The information is processed by Google.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics - keeps track of your visit (session state) | 2 years |
Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies. If we add them in future, we will list them here, and they will only be set if you accept marketing cookies.
Third-Party Services
When you pay, you are taken to Stripe's secure checkout page, and online sessions use video calls provided by Daily.co. These services may set their own cookies or use browser storage on their own pages and in the video call, under their own cookie policies.
Manage Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences below. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Necessary Cookies
Required for the website to function
Analytics Cookies
Google Analytics, to help us improve our website
Marketing Cookies
Not currently used. This choice will apply if we add marketing cookies in future.
Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@findgrinds.ie