Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 25, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential website functionality — to keep you logged in, remember your session, and ensure the site works properly
• Analytics & performance — to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are visited most, how long users stay)
• Marketing & advertising — to deliver relevant ads and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Preferences & personalization — to remember your choices (like language, region, search filters) and provide a personalized experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Detailed Cookie List

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Marketing Cookies

Preference Cookies

5. What Data Do We Collect via Cookies?

Through cookies, we may collect:

• Device information — browser type, operating system, screen resolution, device type (mobile/desktop/tablet)
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, scroll depth, search queries
• Location data — approximate geographic location (city/country level, not precise GPS)
• Referral source — how you found our website (search engine, social media, direct, etc.)
• Session data — login state, form progress, cart/shortlist contents
• Interaction data — button clicks, form submissions, college/course saves, comparisons

6. Why Do We Collect This Data?

• To improve our website — understanding which features are used helps us prioritize improvements
• To personalize your experience — showing relevant colleges, courses, and exams based on your interests
• To ensure security — detecting and preventing fraud, bots, and unauthorized access
• To measure performance — ensuring pages load fast and work across all devices
• To run targeted advertising — showing you relevant ads on our site and other platforms (only with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations — maintaining records as required by law

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

• Google Analytics — website usage analysis (Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy)
• Google Ads — advertising and conversion tracking
• Facebook/Meta — social media integration and ad targeting
• Cloudflare — security and performance optimization

8. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie settings icon in the bottom-left corner of any page
• Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Using your browser's private/incognito mode

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), you have the right to:

• Know what data we collect and why
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting previous processing)
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@admissionseason.com
• Website: Contact Page