Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Session cookies: Maintain your login state
- Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery
- Load balancing: Ensure optimal server performance
Preference Cookies (Optional)
These remember your settings:
- Theme preference: Dark/light mode choice
- Reading progress: Where you left off in the documentation
- Bookmarks: Questions you've saved for later
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We use privacy-friendly analytics to understand how people use the site:
- Vercel Analytics / Plausible: Cookieless, privacy-first analytics
- No personal data is collected
- No cross-site tracking
- Data is aggregated and anonymized
Authentication Cookies
If you sign in to track progress:
- Auth tokens: Securely identify your session
- Refresh tokens: Keep you logged in across visits
- These are encrypted and expire after 30 days of inactivity
3. Third-Party Cookies
We minimize third-party cookies. Currently used:
- Firebase/Supabase: Authentication (if account features are enabled)
- No advertising cookies — we do not serve ads
- No social media trackers — we do not embed tracking widgets
4. Your Control Over Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Opt-out: Disable analytics in your browser with Do Not Track
- Clear data: Clear all site data from your browser at any time
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser closes |
| Preference cookies | 1 year |
| Auth tokens | 30 days |
| Analytics | Cookieless (no storage) |
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy as our technology evolves. Check this page periodically for changes.
7. Contact
Questions about our cookie usage? Email: privacy@interviewprep.ashutoshroy.dev