🍪 Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Last updated: August 27, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how TestRank.in (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use our platform, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, recognise your device, and improve your experience. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential / Necessary — Required for the platform to function (session management, security).
  • Functional — Remember your preferences such as theme (light/dark mode) and device identity.
  • Performance — Help us understand how the platform is used so we can improve it (basic usage analytics if enabled).

We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration
device_id Recognises your device across visits so we can show your test history and progress Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID Maintains your session while you use the platform Essential Session
theme / dark_mode Remembers your preferred theme (Light or Dark) Functional 1 year

Note: Exact cookie names may vary slightly depending on server configuration. The purposes remain the same.

4. Device Identification

We store a unique device identifier (via cookie and/or session) to associate your test activity and progress with the same device. This allows features such as weak topic analysis and history without requiring mandatory account registration. Clearing cookies will reset this identifier.

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage or session storage to store temporary data such as theme preference or form state. This data stays on your device and is not automatically sent to our servers with every request.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for instructions.
  • Clear site data — You can clear cookies and site data for this domain from your browser’s privacy/settings panel.
  • Private / Incognito mode — Using a private browsing window limits persistent cookie storage.

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the platform (for example, you may lose session progress or theme preference).

7. Third-Party Cookies

We do not currently set third-party advertising or analytics cookies. If we introduce any third-party services in the future that use cookies, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. More Information

For more details about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:

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