Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. This helps improve your browsing experience and allows websites to function properly.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and login sessions
• Maintaining your test progress
• Remembering your preferences
• Security and fraud prevention

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain until expiration or deletion)

Can you opt-out? No, these cookies are essential for the Service to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

• Remembering your language preferences
• Storing your account settings
• Maintaining your test session state
• Providing enhanced features

Duration: Typically persistent, lasting up to 12 months

Can you opt-out? Yes, but this may affect website functionality

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Tracking page views and navigation patterns
• Understanding which features are most popular
• Identifying areas for improvement
• Measuring website performance

Duration: Typically 2 years

Can you opt-out? Yes, through your browser settings or our cookie preferences

2.4 Marketing Cookies

Currently, we do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If we implement these in the future, we will update this policy and provide opt-out options.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

3.1 Payment Processing (Stripe)

When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies to:

• Process your payment securely
• Prevent fraud
• Remember your payment preferences

For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Analytics Providers

We may use analytics services that set cookies to help us understand website usage. These services typically use anonymized data.

4. Cookie Management

You have control over cookies. Here's how to manage them:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Get notifications when cookies are set

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use opt-out tools provided by third-party services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Your browser's "Do Not Track" setting

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Your test progress may not be saved
• Your preferences may not be remembered
• Some features may be unavailable
• Payment processing may be affected

Essential cookies are required for core functionality, so disabling all cookies may prevent you from using certain parts of our Service.

6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other storage technologies:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser for faster access
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser
• IndexedDB: Browser database for storing larger amounts of data

These technologies are used for similar purposes as cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we may ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Change your preferences at any time

Your consent choices are stored and respected for future visits.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Notifying you through our Service or email (for significant changes)

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: support@mindscore.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry