Cookie Declaration
Cookie Declaration
Last updated: February 13, 2026
This page explains what cookies we use on our website and why. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our Manage Cookies tool or through your browser settings. This declaration complements our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
🔒 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for website functionality. These cannot be disabled as the site requires them to work correctly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cart_token | Teach Files | Maintains shopping cart contents | 7 days |
| session_id | Teach Files | User session management | Session |
| security_token | Teach Files | Security and fraud prevention | 24 hours |
| gdpr_consent | GDPR Plugin | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| currency_selection | Teach Files | Remembers your currency choice | 30 days |
📊 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website. These can be disabled.
What we track: Pages visited, navigation paths, product popularity, and anonymized location data.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session identification | 2 years |
🎯 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Personalized content and advertising. These can be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel tracking | 3 months | |
| fr | Ad delivery and measurement | 3 months | |
| IDE | Ad targeting and measurement | 2 years | |
| test_cookie | Test if cookies can be placed | 15 minutes |
⚙️ Functional Cookies
Purpose: Enhanced user experience. These can be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Teach Files | Remembers language choice | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Teach Files | Light/dark mode setting | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Teach Files | Shows recently viewed products | 30 days |
| email_signup_dismissed | Teach Files | Prevents repeated newsletter prompts | 90 days |
🔧 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our Cookie Tools
- [manage_cookies]: Update preferences anytime.
- Cookie banner: Make choices when you first visit.
- Consent withdrawal: Change your mind anytime.
Browser & Mobile Controls
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- iOS/Android: Settings > Safari/Chrome > Site Settings
✅ Cookie Consent Choices
What Happens When You Accept:
- Strictly necessary: Always active (required).
- Analytics: We can improve our website based on usage.
- Marketing: You may see relevant ads for our products.
- Functional: Enhanced features and personalization.
What Happens When You Decline:
- Strictly necessary: Still active (required).
- Analytics: No usage tracking.
- Marketing: No personalized advertising or social features.
- Functional: Basic experience without enhancements.
🎓 Educational Context
As an educational resource provider, we use cookies responsibly to support teachers and schools with relevant product recommendations and bulk purchase tracking while maintaining educational compliance.
🌍 International Considerations
- EU (GDPR): Explicit consent required for non-essential cookies.
- USA (CCPA): “Do Not Sell” option available; we do not sell your data.
🛠️ Technical Information
We use first-party and third-party cookies with secure HTTPS encryption. Data is anonymized where possible and retention limits are enforced automatically.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📧 Contact & Support
Questions about cookies? Reach out to us:
Email: admin@teachfiles.com
Website: teachfiles.com