Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 20, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners about how their service is used. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
| Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication session | Essential | AWS Cognito | Keeps you signed in across page loads. Without this cookie the Service cannot function. | Session / 1 hour (refreshed automatically while active) |
| CSRF token | Essential | ExamCram | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session |
| Preference cookies | Functional | ExamCram | Remembers UI preferences such as sidebar state and theme selection. | 1 year |
| Analytics | Analytics | First-party / third-party analytics | Aggregate, anonymised statistics about which pages are visited and how users navigate the site. Used to improve the platform. | Up to 2 years |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on ExamCram are set by third-party services we use:
- Stripe — may set cookies during the checkout flow to detect fraud and remember payment state. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- AWS CloudFront — may set cookies to route requests to the nearest edge location for performance.
We do not use advertising or targeting cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored and delete them individually or in bulk.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies (note: this will prevent you from signing in to ExamCram).
- Receive a notification before a cookie is stored.
Browser-specific instructions:
Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using the core features of the Service.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
6. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email us at support@examcram.ai.