Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Rex Tutors, the trading name of Caleb Akhtar Martinez ("we," "our," or "us"), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and data protection practices. This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
• First-party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting directly
• Third-party Cookies: Set by external services integrated into the website

3. Cookies We Use

Rex Tutors follows a privacy-first approach and uses only essential cookies required for website functionality and security. We do not use analytics, marketing, or non-essential tracking cookies.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

4. Cookies We Do NOT Use

To respect your privacy, we deliberately do not use the following types of cookies:

• Analytics Cookies: No Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or similar tracking
• Marketing Cookies: No advertising or retargeting cookies
• Social Media Cookies: No Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, or similar social media tracking
• Performance Cookies: No performance monitoring or user behavior tracking
• Preference Cookies: No cookies for storing non-essential user preferences

5. Third-Party Services and Cookies

5.1 External Services

While we integrate with external services for essential business functions, they operate under their own cookie policies:

• Cal.com: Session booking (when you click booking links)
• Google Meet: Video conferencing (during tutoring sessions)
• Digital Whiteboard Services: Interactive whiteboards (during sessions)

Important: These services operate independently and may set their own cookies when you use their platforms. Please review their respective privacy policies for details about their cookie usage.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Essential Cookies

Since we only use strictly necessary cookies, you cannot opt out of these without affecting essential website functionality:

• Disabling sidebar state cookies will reset your sidebar preferences each visit

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

7. Data Protection and International Transfers

7.1 Data Retention

• Sidebar preferences: Automatically deleted after 7 days

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the following rights regarding cookies and data processing:

• Right to Information: This cookie policy provides transparency about our cookie usage
• Right to Object: You can object to cookie processing through browser settings
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where applicable, you can withdraw consent for cookie usage
• Right to Complain: You can lodge complaints with relevant supervisory authorities

For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights, contact us at gdpr@rextutors.com.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

• Our cookie usage practices
• Legal requirements
• Website functionality
• Third-party service integrations

When we make significant changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

10. Contact Information

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact:

10.1 Supervisory Authorities

UK Residents:

EU Residents:

Contact your local data protection authority. A list of authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu.