How Guiden uses cookies and browser storage — and how to control them
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your browser or device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website operators. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period).
Guiden also uses localStorage, a browser-based storage mechanism that is not transmitted to servers automatically but persists between sessions until cleared.
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. The Service cannot be provided without them. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | rb_token |
| Purpose | Stores your authentication JWT (JSON Web Token) to keep you logged in |
| Type | Session / Persistent (expires with token) |
| Storage | HttpOnly, Secure browser cookie — cannot be accessed by JavaScript |
| Data Stored | Encrypted JWT containing your user ID and role only |
| Third Party? | No — set and read only by Guiden servers |
| Can You Opt Out? | No — deleting this cookie will log you out of the platform |
| Key Name | g_ck |
| Purpose | Records your cookie consent preference ("essential" or "all") |
| Storage | Browser localStorage — not transmitted to our servers |
| Data Stored | A string: "essential" or "all" |
| Expires | Until you clear your browser storage or withdraw consent |
| Third Party? | No |
No other localStorage keys are set by Guiden for operational purposes. Any browser-level debugging storage set during development is cleared in production builds.
Guiden does not use, and has never used:
When you first visit Guiden, you will see a cookie consent banner. You have two choices:
| Essential only | Only the strictly necessary authentication cookie (rb_token) and consent flag (g_ck) are used. This is the default and minimum required for the platform to function. |
| Accept all | Currently equivalent to "Essential only" — we have no optional cookies at this time. This option is provided for future-proofing if we introduce optional analytics. |
You can change your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or by contacting us at privacy@colorcodedkids.com.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Note: Blocking the rb_token authentication cookie will prevent you from logging in to Guiden. The platform requires this cookie to function.
| 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 → Manage and delete cookies and site data |
Guiden does not embed third-party scripts, iframes, or widgets on student-facing pages that would set third-party cookies. Our public landing page may link to external services (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook social links) but these links open in new tabs and do not cause third-party cookies to be set on the Guiden domain.
We are particularly mindful of our cookie practices given that our platform serves children under 13. We commit to:
We will notify users of any material changes to this Cookie Policy. If we introduce new categories of cookies (including any optional analytics), we will update this policy and seek appropriate consent before deploying them.
For questions about our use of cookies: privacy@colorcodedkids.com