Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 1/11/2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
2. How We Use Cookies
OrcusPrep uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your learning experience and provide essential platform functionality.
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| session_id |
Maintains your login session and authentication |
Session |
| csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks |
Session |
| theme_preference |
Remembers your day/night mode selection |
1 Year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| quiz_progress |
Remembers your progress in ongoing quizzes |
Session |
| study_preferences |
Stores your subject preferences and study settings |
6 Months |
| language_pref |
Remembers your preferred language setting |
1 Year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users |
2 Years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users |
24 Hours |
| _gat |
Google Analytics - throttles request rate |
1 Minute |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _gads |
Google AdSense - displays relevant ads |
13 Months |
| IDE |
Google DoubleClick - ad delivery and measurement |
13 Months |
| test_cookie |
Checks if browser supports cookies |
15 Minutes |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For understanding user behavior and platform improvement
- Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing in premium features
- Flarum Forum: For community forum functionality
4. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Controls: You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all or specific cookies
- Set preferences for different websites
Advertising Opt-Out:
Analytics Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-Out
5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of OrcusPrep may not function properly:
- You will need to log in every time you visit
- Your quiz progress may not be saved
- Theme preferences will reset to default
- Personalized study recommendations may not work
- Some platform features may be unavailable
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through platform notifications. Continued use of OrcusPrep after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact Information
For questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Note: By using OrcusPrep, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.