Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as:

• Setting your privacy preferences
• Logging into your account
• Processing payments and transactions
• Filling out forms
• Maintaining security during your session

You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the platform may not work properly.

Preference Cookies

These cookies enable our platform to remember your preferences and settings:

• Language and region preferences
• Exam type selections (WAEC/NECO/JAMB)
• Dashboard layout and theme preferences
• Notification settings
• Remembering your login status

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting anonymous information:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Feature usage patterns
• Performance metrics and loading times
• Error tracking and debugging
• Which links are clicked
• How users navigate through the platform

We use this information to improve our platform and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:

• Remembering your practice session progress
• Saving exam answers during practice
• Tracking completed questions
• Remembering your position in practice tests
• Storing shopping cart items (for study materials)

3. How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us track your activity during a single browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (up to 30 days) or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third-party service providers to place cookies on our platform to provide specific services. These include:

• Payment Processors: Paystack and Flutterwave use cookies to process secure payments
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics helps us understand user behavior
• Performance Monitoring: Tools to monitor platform uptime and performance
• Security Services: Fraud detection and prevention cookies

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.

5. Mobile App (EduSaint+)

Our mobile app uses similar technologies to store data locally on your device, including:

• Local Storage: Stores your authentication token and user preferences
• SQLite Database: Stores your practice answers, progress, and license information
• Secure Storage: Stores sensitive data like authentication tokens in encrypted form
• Shared Preferences: Stores app settings and user preferences

6. How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Clear cookies when closing your browser

To manage cookies, consult your browser's help section:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our platform does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, we do not track users across third-party websites for advertising purposes.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (if you have provided an email address)
• Displaying a notice on our platform

Your continued use of our platform after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

11. Specific Cookies We Use