Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing site usage, and enabling certain features of our platform. Cookies cannot harm your device or access personal information stored on your computer.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality and security.

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance
  • User login state and preferences

⚠️ These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to function.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and enhance user experience.

  • Language and region preferences
  • Dashboard settings and layouts
  • Form data and registration progress
  • Event filter preferences

ℹ️ These cookies can be disabled, but some features may not work properly.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website.

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Feature usage and performance metrics
  • Error tracking and debugging
  • User engagement statistics

📊 These cookies help us improve our platform and user experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Used by third-party services integrated into our platform.

  • Razorpay: Payment processing and security
  • Analytics services (if applicable)
  • Social media integrations (if applicable)

🔗 These cookies are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through multiple methods:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

Common browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can choose which types of cookies to accept or reject (except essential cookies which are required).

You can change preferences anytime

Platform Settings

You can manage some cookie preferences through your account settings on our platform, including analytics and personalization options.

Available in your dashboard

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for authentication and session management.

Duration: Until browser is closed

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year) or until you delete them. Used for preferences and analytics.

Duration: 30 days to 1 year (or until deleted)

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our platform does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through cookie settings and our cookie consent banner.

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
sessionidMaintains user session and authenticationSessionEssential
csrftokenSecurity token for form submissions1 yearEssential
user_preferencesStores user dashboard and UI preferences30 daysFunctional
analytics_idTracks user behavior for platform improvement1 yearAnalytics

* This is a representative list. Actual cookies may vary based on platform features and updates.

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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Significant changes will also be communicated via email or platform notifications.

Contact Us

For questions about our cookie policy or to exercise your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Email: support@studentsolympic.com
Organization: Students Olympic Association
Registration: Reg.no Under Society Act.-HR/13/2014/00779
Website: https://event.studentsolympic.com