Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

DelftPrep uses cookies to improve your experience on our platform. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication and security
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing how you use our service
• Improving our platform's performance
• Understanding user behavior and trends

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us improve how our website works by collecting information about how users interact with it.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers that may set cookies on your device. These providers have their own privacy policies:

5. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used primarily for authentication and navigation.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies by cookie type:

• Authentication cookies: 30 days
• Preference cookies: 12 months
• Analytics cookies: 2 years

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of analytics cookies using these tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

• Local Storage: Browser storage for saving preferences and temporary data
• Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when the browser tab is closed
• IndexedDB: For storing structured data locally

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Your Consent

By using DelftPrep, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, you may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@delftprep.com
• Contact form: delftprep.com/contact