Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.

Last updated: September 2026

1What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in between visits, and understand how the site is being used. Cookies cannot run programs or access other files on your device.

2Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. Without them, you cannot stay logged in or use core features. We cannot disable them.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
next-auth.session-tokenKeeps you signed in to your account30 days
next-auth.csrf-tokenProtects against cross-site request forgery attacksSession
__Secure-next-auth.session-tokenSecure session token used over HTTPS connections30 days
next-auth.callback-urlStores the page to redirect to after sign-inSession

3Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how students use the platform so we can improve it — page views and a small set of feature-usage events (e.g. an exercise being checked). We do not send any personally identifiable information to Google Analytics.

These cookies are never set until you click “Accept” on the cookie banner. If you click “Decline”, Google Analytics never loads and none of these cookies are set.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaDistinguishes unique visitors for Google Analytics2 years
_ga_<container-id>Persists session state for Google Analytics2 years

4Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to enhance your experience:

Cookie / StoragePurposeDuration
iloveaccounting-v1-progress-*Saves your chapter progress locallyPersistent
iloveaccounting-course*Saves your course exercise progress locallyPersistent
iloveaccounting-fa-historyStores your financial analysis session historyPersistent

Note: These are stored as localStorage items in your browser, not traditional cookies. They remain on your device until you clear your browser data.

5Third-Party Cookies (Stripe)

When you visit our billing, subscription, or checkout pages, Stripe may set cookies necessary for secure payment processing:

CookiePurposeDuration
__stripe_midStripe machine identifier for fraud prevention1 year
__stripe_sidStripe session identifier for fraud prevention30 minutes

These cookies are governed by Stripe's Cookie Policy. They are only set when you interact with payment features.

6How to Manage Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Important: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from staying logged in and using most features of iLove-Accounting.com. We recommend allowing essential cookies while blocking third-party cookies if privacy is a concern.

To clear localStorage progress data, use your browser's developer tools or clear all site data for ilove-accounting.com. Note that this will delete your locally saved progress.

For questions about cookies: contact[at]ilove-accounting.com