Last updated: 29 April 2026
Version: 1.2
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
We also use related browser technologies — specifically your browser's local storage and session storage — for purposes such as remembering your sign-in, your preferences, and in-progress practice sessions. The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) treats these technologies equivalently to cookies, so this policy covers all of them collectively.
We use cookies to:
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Authentication and session management | 24 hours |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe — fraud prevention and payment security | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe — fraud prevention session identifier | 30 minutes |
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform to improve our services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _vcrcs | Vercel Analytics — anonymous visitor identification. Only set after you accept analytics cookies. | 1 year |
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's local storage and session storage to keep the platform working smoothly and to remember preferences. All entries below are first-party (set by us, not third parties) and none are used for advertising or cross-site tracking.
| Key | Purpose | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| tete-a-tete-cookie-consent | Records your cookie consent choices so we don't ask again on every visit | Local Storage |
| token | Authentication token kept on your device while you're signed in | Local Storage |
| ra_attempt_id, pc_attempt_id, rp_attempt_id, gc_attempt_id | Track an in-progress practice session (reading aloud, photo card, role play, general conversation) so it can be resumed if interrupted | Local Storage |
| Key | Purpose | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remember your light / dark mode preference | Local Storage |
| tete-speed-slider | Remember your preferred audio playback speed in practice sessions | Local Storage |
| exam_roleplay_scenario_*, exam_photocard_* | Cache exam preparation content per session so it loads quickly during the session | Local Storage |
| discovery_source_prompted, sharing_prompt_shown | Remember that you've already seen a one-off prompt so we don't show it again | Local Storage |
| safari-banner-dismissed | Remember that you've dismissed the Safari compatibility banner for this browser session | Session Storage |
Admin users (Tête-à-Tête staff) see additional UI-preference entries on internal dashboards (e.g. column visibility on the cost-monitoring page). These are never set on student or teacher accounts.
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
When you first visit our platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
Analytics cookies (Vercel Analytics) are disabled by default and only activated if you choose to accept them. Your consent preference is saved in your browser's local storage so you are not asked again on repeat visits.
Some tools load before your consent choice is recorded because they are necessary to keep the platform running safely. Sentry error monitoring loads on page initialisation to capture technical errors — this is based on our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure and reliable service, and Sentry does not set persistent cookies or receive transcript or audio content.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our platform.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through the platform or via email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last modified.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@tete-a-tete.ai
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Note: This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.