Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 18 September 2026

1. Introduction

MockTestZone ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our AI-powered exam preparation platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Note: Our platform requires certain essential cookies to function properly. Disabling these cookies may affect your ability to use our services, especially exam sessions and user authentication.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

We also use similar technologies like local storage and session storage for storing information in your browser.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.

Session Cookies: Maintain your login state and exam session
Authentication Cookies: Verify your identity for secure access
Exam State Cookies: Preserve your exam progress and timer
Security Cookies: Protect against CSRF attacks and ensure secure browsing
Guest Session Cookies: Enable 80% feature access without registration

Duration: Session-based or up to 24 hours

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization.

Theme Preference: Remember your light/dark mode selection
Language Settings: Store your preferred language (if applicable)
Exam Preferences: Remember your exam category preferences
UI Settings: Store layout and display preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

3.3 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform.

Google Analytics: Runs with Google Consent Mode set to analytics_storage: denied, so it sets no cookies — no _ga, no _gid. It runs for everyone
Umami: Our own analytics. Sets no cookies, so it runs either way
PostHog: Product analytics — which features get used, where people get stuck. Sets no cookies of its own (it keeps state in your browser's local storage), so it runs either way
Performance Monitoring: Measure load times and error rates

Umami and PostHog read a first-party visitor id (visitor_pub) stored for 12 months, so we can count returning visitors without knowing who you are. We do not use session replay — neither tool records your screen or your answers.

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by third-party services we use.

Google OAuth: For Google sign-in functionality
Payment Processors: For secure payment handling (if applicable)
CDN Services: For content delivery optimization

Duration: Varies by provider

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
next-auth.session-token	User authentication	24 hours	Essential
next-auth.csrf-token	Security (CSRF protection)	Session	Essential
theme	Dark/Light mode preference	1 year	Functional
exam-session	Active exam state	Until exam completion	Essential
guest-session	Guest user identification	30 days	Essential
visitor_pub	Anonymous visitor id used by Umami and PostHog	12 months	Performance
visitor_id	Signed counterpart of visitor_pub (server-side, not readable by scripts)	12 months	Performance

5. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage mechanisms:

Local Storage: Stores exam preferences, draft answers, and UI settings
Session Storage: Temporarily stores exam timer and current question state
IndexedDB: Caches exam questions for offline access (if enabled)

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies

6.2 Managing Cookies on MockTestZone

We no longer show a cookie consent banner, because there is nothing left to opt into. Every analytics tool we run is cookieless, and the only cookies we set are the essential ones listed above. If you want to block even those, use your browser settings — the platform will stop being able to keep you signed in or hold your exam state.

6.3 What Our Analytics Actually Do

All three analytics tools run for everyone — Google Analytics, Umami and PostHog. None of them sets a cookie of its own. They are how we see basic usage: which pages and tests get opened, and where people get stuck.
None of them records your screen or your answers. We do not use session replay.
Always on: essential cookies for login, security and exam state. The platform cannot work without them.

Clearing your site data removes the visitor id and the stored analytics state.

Warning:

Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from:

Logging into your account
Taking exams
Saving progress
Accessing premium features

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

Essential Cookies: Platform will not function properly
Functional Cookies: You'll need to reset preferences on each visit
Performance Cookies: we set none. Google Analytics, Umami and PostHog are all cookieless, so blocking cookies does not switch them off — they are how we see basic usage such as which pages and tests are opened
Third-Party Cookies: Some features like social login may not work

8. Do Not Track Signals

We currently do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our platform or updating the "Effective Date" above.

10. Cookies and Children

Our platform is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children under 13. Parents can manage cookie settings through browser controls.

11. Contact Us

For questions about our Cookie Policy:

Email: [email protected]

Alternative: [email protected]

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Please specify "Cookie Policy Query" in your email subject line.

Your Consent

By continuing to use MockTestZone, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We set no non-essential cookies, so there is nothing to withdraw. You can block the essential ones through your browser settings, but the platform will not work properly without them.

Version 1.0 | Last Updated: 18/9/2026

We respect your privacy: no advertising cookies, no session replay, no cross-site tracking.