What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to make them work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies we use
| Cookie / Key | Purpose | Type | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
sh_access_token |
Keeps you logged in to your Scholars Hub account. Set by Supabase authentication. | Essential | Session / 7 days |
sh_user_email |
Stores your email address locally so we can personalise your dashboard. | Essential | Session |
sh_cookies |
Remembers that you have accepted our cookie notice so it doesn't show again. | Essential | 1 year |
sb_session |
Supabase authentication session token — required to use the platform. | Essential | 7 days |
sh_pending_essay |
Temporarily stores your essay text if you are redirected to payment. Deleted after submission. | Functional | 1 hour |
sh_review_draft |
Saves a draft of reviewer feedback locally so it isn't lost on page refresh. | Functional | 24 hours |
What we do NOT use
We do not use:
- Google Analytics or similar behavioural tracking
- Facebook Pixel or other advertising pixels
- Hotjar, FullStory, or session recording tools
- Any third-party advertising cookies
- Cross-site tracking of any kind
How to control cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to Scholars Hub.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
For guidance, visit allaboutcookies.org.
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 date. Continued use of Scholars Hub after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at info@scholarshub.co.uk or write to:
Awrex Ltd
42A St Pauls Road
Peterborough
PE1 3DW
England