Last updated: 30 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Grad2Grid uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our Platform. We keep it simple: everything we use is needed for the Platform to work or stay secure, and nothing is used for advertising or analytics.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as whether you're logged in.
Websites can also use similar browser technologies called Local Storage, Session Storage and IndexedDB. These store information on your device in a similar way. Session Storage is cleared automatically when you close the browser tab. In this policy, "cookies" means all of these.
Here is a full breakdown of the cookies and storage Grad2Grid uses:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication firebase:authUser, firebaseLocalStorageDb |
Essential | Keeps you signed in to your Grad2Grid account | Until you sign out |
| Firebase App Check firebase-app-check-database |
Essential | Holds a short-lived token that proves requests come from the real Grad2Grid site | About 1 hour, then renewed |
| Google reCAPTCHA _GRECAPTCHA |
Essential | Protects the Platform from bots, spam and fake accounts. Set by Google Covered by the Google Privacy Policy. |
Up to 6 months |
| readConvs | Essential | Remembers which conversations you've read, so unread message counts are correct | Until you clear your browser data |
| viewed_[profileId] | Essential | Remembers which profiles you've viewed in a session so we don't count the same view twice | Session only (cleared on tab close) |
| g2g_cookie_notice | Essential | Remembers that you've seen our cookie notice, so we don't show it on every page | Until you clear your browser data |
| Stripe __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid, and others |
Essential | Set by Stripe on its secure checkout and billing pages to process payments and prevent fraud. Only used if you buy or manage a paid plan Covered by Stripe's Cookie Policy. |
Up to 1 year |
| Google Fonts | Essential | Loads the fonts used across the Platform from Google's servers. No cookies are set Note: loading Google Fonts sends your IP address to Google's servers. |
Cached by your browser |
| Advertising cookies | Not used | We do not use any advertising or tracking cookies | N/A |
| Analytics cookies | Not used | We do not use any analytics tracking | N/A |
Everything listed above is strictly necessary to provide the service you asked for: signing in, keeping the Platform secure, taking payments, and making features like messaging work. Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), strictly necessary cookies don't need your consent, so we tell you about them with a notice rather than asking you to opt in.
If we ever add cookies that aren't strictly necessary, such as analytics, we will update this policy and ask for your consent first. Those cookies will stay off unless you choose to accept them.
To be clear about our approach:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are set. Blocking these cookies will stop parts of the Platform working. For example, you may not be able to stay signed in, send messages or pay for a plan.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
If we introduce new technologies or change how we use existing ones, we will update this Cookie Policy and notify users through the Platform. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or similar technologies, contact us at info@grad2grid.com