COOKIE & STORAGE POLICY

1. Overview

ExamSync uses essential browser storage technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the application during examinations.

The Service does not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Instead, data is stored locally on the user’s device using technologies such as Local Storage and Session Storage. For regulatory purposes, these may be treated similarly to cookies because they store information on the device.

2. Purpose of Storage

Local storage is used solely to provide core functionality, including:

• Maintaining login sessions
  
• Identifying the active institution account
  
• Synchronizing exam timers across devices
  
• Preserving exam configuration and progress
  
• Preventing data loss during page refresh or connectivity interruptions
  
• Storing display preferences and settings
  

Without this storage, the Service would not function correctly.

3. Types of Storage Used

Essential (Strictly Necessary)

These items are required for the operation of the Service and cannot be disabled.

They support:

• Authentication and session management
  
• Device identification for synchronization
  
• Security and access control
  
• Real-time coordination between Host and Viewer devices
  

Functionality and Preferences

These items improve usability and preserve user settings.

They may store:

• Current exam configuration and timer state
  
• Display modes and preferences
  
• Reusable input data entered by authorized staff
  

This ensures continuity of operation if the page is refreshed or the connection is temporarily lost.

4. No Tracking or Advertising

ExamSync does not use storage technologies for:

• Advertising
  
• Behavioral tracking
  
• Cross-site tracking
  
• Profiling
  
• Marketing purposes
  

No data stored by the application is sold or shared for advertising.

5. Scope of Stored Data

Stored information relates to institutional use of the Service and operational settings.

The application is designed to function without requiring personal data about students. Institutions are responsible for any personal data they choose to enter.

6. Storage Duration

Stored data remains on the device until:

• The user logs out
  
• The browser storage is cleared
  
• The application removes it automatically
  
• The user deletes browser data
  

Removing this storage may result in loss of saved exam information or require reconfiguration.

7. Managing Stored Data

Users can remove stored data by:

• Logging out of the application
  
• Clearing browser data
  
• Using private or incognito browsing modes
  

Note that removing essential storage may affect the functionality of the Service.

8. Legal Basis

Where applicable, storage of essential data is based on the necessity to provide the Service requested by the institution.

Because these technologies are strictly necessary for functionality, consent banners are typically not required under applicable laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated as the Service evolves. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the current version.