2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in across pages during your session.
- Remember your preferences (e.g. theme, language).
- Track your progress within an assessment or course.
- Understand how users navigate the platform so we can improve it.
- Detect fraud and ensure platform security.
- Deliver relevant promotional content (optional; you can opt out).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Authentication, session management, CSRF protection, and core platform functionality. | Session / 30 days | Yes |
| Functional | Remembers your UI preferences such as dark/light theme and notification settings. | 1 year | No |
| Analytics | Tracks page views, time on page, and user journeys in an anonymised, aggregated form to help us improve the platform. | Up to 2 years | No |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant ads and to measure campaign effectiveness. Only active if you consent. | Up to 90 days | No |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use. These providers have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:
- Payment processors (e.g. Razorpay) — for secure checkout flows.
- Analytics tools — for aggregated usage data (no personally identifiable information is shared).
- Video hosting — if course content is hosted externally, the provider may set cookies when you watch a video.
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider's cookie policy for more information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how in common browsers:
- 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.
Note: disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or using core platform features. Disabling other cookie categories will not affect platform access but may reduce the quality of your experience.
You can also opt out of marketing cookies at any time from your Account > Privacy Settings page.
6. Policy Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of significant changes via the platform or by email.
7. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies?
- Email: info@gradspark.in
- Team: GradSpark