What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and improve your experience. Cookies are not harmful and do not contain viruses.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to:
- Log in to your account
- Maintain your session
- Submit answers for evaluation
- Navigate through the website
You cannot disable these cookies as they are essential for the service to work.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use CA Grader:
- Which pages you visit most
- How long you spend on each page
- What features you use most
- Error messages you may encounter
This helps us improve your experience and fix issues.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences:
- Your language preference (English/Hindi)
- Your theme preference (light/dark)
- Your notification settings
- Your account preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to:
- Track which ads you see
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Remember if you've seen an ad
- Provide personalized ads based on your interests
You can opt out of marketing cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics - for website analytics and usage tracking
- PayU - for payment processing
- Authentication Providers - Google, GitHub for login services
- Content Delivery Networks - for loading website resources faster
These third parties have their own cookie policies and privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
- Session Cookies - Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies - Remain on your device for a set period (usually 1 year) or until manually deleted
- Login Cookies - Kept active until you log out or after 30 days of inactivity
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Accept all cookies
- Block all cookies (not recommended)
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
- Delete existing cookies from your device
To manage cookies, check your browser's help section or privacy settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and other site data
Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit CA Grader, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Manage preferences anytime in your account settings
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled; the website needs them to function
- You may be logged out frequently
- Some features may not work properly
- Your preferences won't be remembered
- Some parts of the website may be slow
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this setting, we still need to use essential cookies to provide our service. Performance and preference cookies will respect your DNT setting.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what cookies are being used
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Delete cookies from your device anytime
- Opt out of tracking and analytics
- Request information about cookies we use
For more details, see our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about cookies or this policy, please contact us: