Cookie Policy

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 more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

InterviewCracker uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to improve your experience on our platform:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and authentication
• Session management and maintaining your logged-in state
• Load balancing and site performance
• Remembering your privacy preferences

Analytics Cookies

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

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages and bounce rates
• Traffic sources and user demographics
• Performance metrics and error tracking

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features:

• Language and region preferences
• Theme and display settings (e.g., dark mode)
• Custom UI configurations
• Previously selected interview topics or difficulty levels

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to help us analyze and improve our service. These include:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, PayStack, M-Pesa)
• Authentication Services: For social login features (Google, GitHub)
• Content Delivery Networks: To optimize content delivery and site performance

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies and protect your data.

Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:

Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies stored by websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (this may affect website functionality)
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. You may not be able to:

• Stay logged in to your account
• Save your preferences and settings
• Access certain personalized features
• Complete purchases or payments

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either “session cookies” or “persistent cookies:”

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us remember your actions during a single browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

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