Legal
Effective Date: 1 April 2026
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| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pf_session | Essential | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| pf_auth | Essential | Secure authentication token (JWT) | 30 days |
| pf_csrf | Essential | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
These cookies remember your preferences and improve your experience. They are not strictly necessary but enhance usability.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pf_prefs | Functional | Stores your display preferences (theme, language) | 1 year |
| pf_quiz_state | Functional | Preserves quiz progress if you navigate away | 7 days |
We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our platform. All data is anonymised and aggregated. We do not use Google Analytics or any third-party analytics service that tracks users across websites.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _analytics | Analytics | Anonymous usage analytics (page views, session duration) | 1 year |
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| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayPal cookies | Third-party | Payment processing and fraud prevention (PayPal) | Varies |
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If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: [email protected]