1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files which a website may put on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website or page. The cookie will help the website to recognise your device the next time you visit. We use the term "cookies" in this policy to refer to all files that collect information in this way, including pixels, tags, and web beacons.
2. How We Use Cookies
Like most online services, ExamVoid uses both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by services we use) for specific purposes. We generally use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly (e.g., keeping you logged in).
- Remember your preferences (e.g., Dark Mode vs. Light Mode).
- Analyze how our tools are being used to improve performance.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
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| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | This is strictly necessary. It assigns you a unique session ID so the server knows who you are as you navigate between pages (e.g., from Dashboard to Flashcards). | Session |
| theme | Preference (Local Storage) | Remembers if you prefer Dark Mode or Light Mode so you don't have to switch it every time you load a page. | Persistent |
| zen_settings | Preference (Local Storage) | Saves your preferred Zen Mode background, sound choices, and timer configurations. | Persistent |
| YouTube (Various) | Third-Party | When using Zen Mode, YouTube may set cookies to track video analytics and bandwidth usage according to Google's privacy policy. | Various |
4. Managing Cookies
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept the PHPSESSID cookie, you will not be able to log in to ExamVoid or save your progress.