Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on IELTS Vaani.

Last updated: January 6, 2025

Table of Contents

About This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how IELTS Vaani uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Definition

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Similar Technologies

We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while using our platform.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across visits.

2. How We Use Cookies

Essential Functions

  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Remember your language preferences
  • Maintain your practice session progress
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
  • Enable core functionality of our services

User Experience

  • Personalize your learning dashboard
  • Remember your accent preferences
  • Save your practice test settings
  • Provide relevant content recommendations
  • Optimize platform performance

Analytics & Insights

  • Understand how you use our platform
  • Identify popular features and content
  • Measure platform performance
  • Improve our AI algorithms
  • Generate usage statistics

Marketing & Communication

  • Show relevant advertisements
  • Track marketing campaign effectiveness
  • Provide social media integration
  • Enable sharing features
  • Deliver targeted content

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without severely affecting the functionality of our platform.

Examples:

  • Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
  • Security cookies to prevent unauthorized access
  • Load balancing cookies for optimal performance
  • Session management cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies for usage statistics
  • Performance monitoring cookies
  • Error tracking cookies
  • Page load time measurement cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Theme and display setting cookies
  • Audio quality preference cookies
  • Practice mode setting cookies

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

Examples:

  • Google Ads cookies for targeted advertising
  • Facebook Pixel for social media advertising
  • Retargeting cookies for personalized ads
  • Campaign tracking cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device to help us provide and improve our services.

Google Analytics

Helps us understand how users interact with our platform and improve user experience.

Google Privacy Policy →

Payment Processors

Secure payment processing through eSewa, Khalti, and other trusted payment providers.

Individual privacy policies apply

Social Media

Social media plugins and sharing features from Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Platform-specific policies apply

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google ChromeInstructions →
Mozilla FirefoxInstructions →
SafariInstructions →
Microsoft EdgeInstructions →

Important Note

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic operation of our services. If you disable functional or performance cookies, you may experience reduced functionality or performance issues.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website or email
  • Request renewed consent if required by law
  • Provide clear information about the changes

Recommendation: Please review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

8. Contact Us

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

cookies@ieltsvaani.com
+977 98685-07051
Butwal Rupandehi, Nepal

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