What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better IELTS preparation experience by remembering your preferences and tracking your learning progress.
1. How We Use Cookies
Our IELTS prep platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your learning experience. We use cookies for authentication, functionality, analytics, and personalization.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in during your study session
- Security: Protect against fraud and security threats
- Session Management: Track your progress during mock tests
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your learning experience by remembering your preferences:
- Theme Settings: Save your dark/light mode preference
- Test Progress: Remember where you left off in a mock test
- Audio Settings: Remember volume and playback preferences for listening exercises
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use our platform:
- Usage Analytics: Track which features you use most
- Learning Analytics: Understand how students progress through practice materials
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
3. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
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Analytics
Vercel Analytics (for performance monitoring)
Authentication
Supabase Auth (for secure login)
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- 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 → Cookies and site data
5. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser (authentication, test progress)
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (preferences, analytics) - typically 30 days to 1 year
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your theme and audio preferences won't be saved
- Mock test progress may not be saved if you close your browser
- Personalized recommendations won't be available
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@ieltsprep.com
Support: support@ieltsprep.com