Transparency & Privacy

Cookie Policy

Learn how UniLinks uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our platform.

Last updated: March 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide useful information to website owners.

At UniLinks, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisements. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Our Practices

How We Use Cookies

UniLinks uses cookies for the following purposes:

Keep you signed in and maintain your session securely
Remember your preferences such as language and theme settings
Understand how you use our platform so we can improve it
Measure the effectiveness of our content and features
Deliver relevant information about programs and scholarships
Protect your account and prevent fraudulent activity
Cookie Categories

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize our cookies into four types based on their purpose and functionality.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies as the site would not work properly without them.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our platform and provide a better user experience.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. These cookies are entirely optional and you can opt out at any time.

Detailed Breakdown

Cookie Details

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our platform.

_session_idEssential

Maintains your login session across pages

Duration: Session

_csrf_tokenEssential

Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks

Duration: Session

localeFunctional

Remembers your preferred language setting

Duration: 1 year

cookie_consentEssential

Stores your cookie consent preferences

Duration: 1 year

_gaAnalytics

Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users

Duration: 2 years

_ga_*Analytics

Google Analytics - maintains session state

Duration: 2 years

themeFunctional

Remembers your preferred theme (light/dark)

Duration: 1 year

_fbpMarketing

Facebook Pixel - tracks visits across websites for ad targeting

Duration: 3 months

Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. Here are some ways you can manage cookies:

Browser Settings

Access your browser settings to view, delete, or block cookies. Each browser has different steps, so check your browser's help documentation.

Opt-Out Tools

Use industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) to manage ad-related cookies.

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit UniLinks, you can set your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. You can update these preferences at any time.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, UniLinks may use third-party cookies from trusted partners to help us analyze how our site is used, deliver advertisements, and provide social media features. These third parties include:

  • Google Analytics - for website traffic analysis and reporting
  • Facebook Pixel - for measuring ad campaign effectiveness
  • Vercel Analytics - for performance monitoring and optimization

These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies for more information.

Changes to This Policy

UniLinks reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our platform after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Get In Touch

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at support@unilinks.app