Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 15, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how QuizGen ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how and why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
By using the QuizGen website and services, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please disable them as explained below, or refrain from using our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or you delete them.
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas, and access to your account. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| quizgen_auth | Authentication cookie to identify logged-in users | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Security cookie to protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
2.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language preference and display settings, to enhance your experience on our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores user preferences such as interface settings | 1 year |
| language | Remembers the language preference selected by the user | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand which pages are the most popular, how visitors move around the site, and whether they encounter any errors. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| _ga_[site-specific] | Google Analytics cookie used to persist session state | 2 years |
2.4 Marketing and Payment Cookies
These cookies are used to process payments and improve our services. They help us ensure secure transactions and provide a better user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| paypal_session | PayPal cookie used for payment processing and session management | Session |
| paypal_token | PayPal authentication token for secure transactions | 1 hour |
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies for reporting and analysis purposes. These cookies may include:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with our website. Google Privacy Policy
- PayPal: For secure payment processing and transaction management. PayPal Privacy Policy
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website. This information may be used by these third parties to analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, and better understand your online activity.
4. How to Control Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience. Below are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in common web browsers:
4.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
4.2 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. These features are not yet uniform, so we currently do not respond to such signals.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function properly. This includes:
- Inability to log in to your account or stay logged in
- Personalized features and settings may not work correctly
- Some parts of the website may not be accessible
- Your preferences may not be saved between visits
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included on our website and emails to learn how you interact with our content.
- Local Storage Objects: Various types of local storage that may be available in your browser, such as HTML5 local storage and Flash local storage, which operate similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data.
- Session Replay Technology: Tools that record user interactions with our website to help us identify usability issues and improve user experience.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Additional Information About Privacy
For more information about how we protect your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
privacy@quizgen.net