Effective Date: April 20, 2025
Last Updated: May 25, 2025
Thank you for visiting practiceyourtest.com (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Website”). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies, why we use them, and how you can control or manage them.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or device when you visit a website. They help:
- Recognize your device and browser,
- Remember your preferences,
- Improve your browsing experience,
and in some cases, collect data about your interaction with the site.
Types of Cookies by Duration
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Temporary; deleted when you close your browser. |
| Persistent Cookies | Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. |
Types of Cookies by Origin
| Origin | Description |
|---|---|
| First-Party Cookies | Set directly by practiceyourtest.com to support core functionality. |
| Third-Party Cookies | Set by external services (like Google Analytics or ads) used on our website. |
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several important purposes:
| Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|
| Essential Functionality | Remembering quiz progress, enabling secure logins, site navigation. |
| Performance Monitoring | Analyzing which pages are popular, identifying bugs or slow-loading pages. |
| Personalization | Remembering user preferences, such as chosen exam categories or settings. |
| Marketing & Advertising | Delivering relevant ads, tracking ad performance, limiting ad repetition. |
3. Detailed Cookie Categories
| Cookie Category | What It Does | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies | Required for the website to function properly. Without them, key features won’t work. | Keeping you logged in, maintaining session data during quizzes. |
| Performance & Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how users interact with the site so we can improve it. Data is usually aggregated. | Google Analytics tracking, measuring time spent on pages. |
| Functional Cookies | Enable enhanced functionality and personalization based on your preferences. | Remembering language choices or preferred mock tests. |
| Advertising (Targeting) Cookies | Track your online activity to show relevant ads and offers and measure ad campaign success. | Google Ads, social media ad pixels (if used). |
4. Third-Party Cookies We Use
We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device.
| Provider | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Track site performance, user interactions, visitor behavior. | policies.google.com/technologies/cookies |
| Google Ads / AdSense | Deliver targeted advertising (if implemented). | policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| Social Media Plugins | Enable content sharing or login via platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn (if integrated). | Check the respective platform’s privacy pages. |
| Payment Gateways | Enable secure transactions (if premium services are offered). | Check with the payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). |
5. How Can You Manage Cookies?
You have control over how cookies are used on your device.
| Method | What You Can Do |
|---|---|
| Browser Settings | Block, allow, or delete cookies directly in your browser’s settings. |
| Cookie Consent Banner | Use our on-site consent tool (when available) to opt in or out of non-essential cookies. |
| Third-Party Tools | Use tools like Your Online Choices (EU) or NAI Opt-Out to manage ad preferences. |
Browser-Specific Cookie Controls
| Browser | Manage Cookies Help Page |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 |
| Mozilla Firefox | support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer |
| Apple Safari | support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac |
| Microsoft Edge | support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406 |
6. Data Privacy and Your Rights
We respect your privacy under regulations like:
- GDPR (for EU/EEA users),
- CCPA (for California residents), and
- Other relevant data protection laws.
For full details on:
- What data we collect,
- How we use it,
- Your rights and how to exercise them,
please refer to our Privacy Policy on practiceyourtest.com.
7. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this policy as needed due to:
- Changes in the law,
- Updates to our cookies and technology,
- Improvements or changes to the Website.
Whenever we update this Cookies Policy, we will post the revised version with a new Effective Date at the top. Please check this page regularly to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, you can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: practiceyourtest.com