Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Smart Campus uses cookies and local storage to provide and improve our platform.
Last updated: April 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and provide a better user experience. Local Storage is a similar browser feature that stores data persistently without being sent to the server with every request.
Smart Campus uses a minimal set of cookies and local storage entries — only what is necessary to operate the platform and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.
Cookies & Storage We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the platform to function. Cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookie | Maintains your authenticated session across page navigations. Set by Better Auth on sign-in. | Session / 30 days (if "Remember Me") |
| CSRF Token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks on forms and server actions. | Session |
Preference Cookies (Local Storage)
Stored in browser local storage to remember your platform preferences.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| color-theme | Stores your selected accent color theme (e.g., "blue", "rose", "auto"). Used by AccentThemeHydrator to apply the theme on page load. | Persistent (until cleared) |
| color-manual | Boolean flag indicating whether you manually selected a theme (prevents auto-rotation from overriding your choice). | Persistent (until cleared) |
| theme | Stores your dark/light mode preference ("dark", "light", or "system"). Managed by next-themes. | Persistent (until cleared) |
| sidebar:state | Remembers whether the dashboard sidebar is expanded or collapsed. | Persistent (until cleared) |
Analytics
We may use anonymized, aggregated data for platform improvement. No third-party advertising trackers are used.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| None currently | Smart Campus does not currently use any third-party analytics cookies. If we introduce analytics in the future, this policy will be updated and you will be notified. | N/A |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies will prevent the platform from functioning correctly (you won't be able to stay signed in).
To clear local storage preferences (theme, accent color), you can use your browser's developer tools or clear site data for smartcampus.app.
Changes to This Policy
If we introduce new cookies or change how we use existing ones, we will update this policy and notify users through the platform. Material changes that affect user privacy will be communicated via email or in-app notification.
Questions about cookies or data storage?