Last updated: October 2025
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
This Cookie Notice explains what cookies and similar technologies (like local storage) Course Mapper uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cm_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| cm_selected_school | Remembers your selected university | 1 year |
| admin_token | Admin authentication session | Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. You can opt out via our consent banner.
Tracks page views, navigation patterns, and user interactions.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Session state and analytics data | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
Feature usage tracking, A/B testing, and session replay for UX improvement.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| statsig_* | Anonymous user ID and feature flags | 1 year |
Performance monitoring and visitor analytics.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __vercel_* | Analytics and speed insights | 1 year |
These cookies enable personalized advertising and measure ad performance. You can opt out via our consent banner.
Displays relevant ads and tracks ad impressions/clicks.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Ad targeting and frequency capping | 13 months |
| __gpi | Ad performance measurement | 13 months |
| DSID | Identifies users across sites (DoubleClick) | 2 weeks |
| IDE | Ad personalization and retargeting | 13 months |
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In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save:
Local storage persists until you clear your browser data and is not transmitted to our servers.
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use (Google, Statsig, Vercel). We do not control these cookies. Each service has its own privacy policy:
When you first visit Course Mapper, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
You can change your preferences anytime by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
Most browsers let you control cookies through settings:
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We may update this Cookie Notice as we add new features or comply with evolving regulations. Check the "Last updated" date at the top to see when changes were made.
For questions about cookies or data privacy, see our Privacy Policy or contact us via our contact form.
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