1. 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 experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and analyzing how you use our platform.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes:
- Authentication and security
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing platform usage and performance
- Improving user experience
- Enabling core platform functionality
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core features like authentication, security, and session management.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sb-access-token | Supabase authentication | Session |
sb-refresh-token | Token refresh | 30 days |
next-auth.session-token | Session management | Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
user-preferences | Language, theme settings | 1 year |
exam-category | Remember selected exam | 90 days |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve it.
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Usage statistics | 2 years |
| Vercel Analytics | Performance metrics | Session |
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor and improve the technical performance of our platform.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies:
- Google OAuth: Authentication and sign-in
- Supabase: Database and authentication
- Cloudflare: Security and content delivery
- Razorpay/Stripe: Payment processing
- Google Analytics: Usage analytics (optional)
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:
- 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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
5.2 Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our platform through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the site.
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using certain features of our platform, including logging in and accessing your account.
6. Do Not Track Signals
We respect your privacy preferences. If your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, we will honor it by not setting non-essential tracking cookies.
7. Local Storage & Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage to:
- Store quiz progress temporarily
- Cache learning content for offline access
- Save draft notes and answers
- Improve platform performance
This data is stored locally on your device and can be cleared through your browser settings.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Mentor At Home
Email: privacy@mentorathome.com
Support: contact@mentorathome.com
Website: mentorathome.com
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