Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device 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

AfterZero uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. You cannot disable them.

• Authentication: Keeps you logged in as you navigate the Platform
• Security: Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
• Session Management: Maintains your session state during quiz-taking

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices:

• Language preference (English, Hindi, German)
• User interface preferences
• Dashboard customizations

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use the Platform:

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on different sections
• Error tracking and debugging
• Performance monitoring

We use this information to improve the Platform and fix issues. Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

Set directly by AfterZero for authentication, preferences, and platform functionality.

3.2 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for authentication and session management.

3.3 Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period. Used to remember your preferences across sessions.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use select third-party services that may set cookies:

• Supabase: Authentication and database services
• Vercel: Hosting and performance optimization

These services are essential for Platform operation and follow strict privacy standards.

5. Cookie Duration

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

6.2 Disabling Cookies

You can block all cookies or delete existing ones through your browser. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using the Platform.

6.3 Do Not Track

We respect browser "Do Not Track" signals for non-essential cookies. Essential authentication cookies are still required for Platform functionality.

7. Student Privacy

We do not use tracking or advertising cookies for students. Student cookies are limited to:

• Authentication and session management
• Quiz progress saving
• Platform functionality

We comply with COPPA regulations for users under 13 years old.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us: