Cookie Policy

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit most websites. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our Platform.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, including:

• Authentication (Admins Only): For authorized system administrators, cookies are used to maintain session security and allow access to the control panel.
• Preferences: We remember settings like theme preference (light/dark mode) and recently viewed papers to make your next visit smoother.
• Analytics: Cookies from third-party services like Google Analytics help us understand which pages and subjects are most popular.
• Advertising: Services like Google AdSense use cookies to display relevant ads. This helps us keep the platform free for students.

3. Local Storage Advantage

In many cases, we prefer using browser LocalStorage instead of cookies. This is more privacy-friendly as the data (such as your recently viewed papers) never leaves your device and is not sent with every HTTP request to our server.

4. Controlling Cookies

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, please note that disabling certain cookies (like essential admin-session cookies) will prevent you from logging in as an administrator. Normal browsing for students will remain functional.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some functional elements of the Platform use third-party tools (like Firebase, Google Analytics,/AdSense) which may set their own cookies according to their policies.