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Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Essential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Enable core website functionality, login sessions, security | Session/30 days | Required |
| Performance Cookies | Track website performance, loading times, error reporting | 1 year | Optional |
| Functional Cookies | Remember preferences, language settings, progress tracking | 6 months | Optional |
| Analytics Cookies | Understand user behavior, improve content and features | 2 years | Optional |
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Detailed Cookie Information
🔒 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session and test progress | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
⚙️ Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your language, theme, and display preferences | 6 months |
| test_progress | Saves your practice test progress and scores | 3 months |
| audio_settings | Remembers your microphone and audio preferences | 1 month |
📊 Analytics Cookies
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What We Track
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- • Test completion rates
- • Feature usage patterns
- • Error rates and performance
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