Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 21, 2026 • Governing cookie usage, session tokens, and CBT test state persistence across Phoenix Studies (PHOENIXFLY CAREERS LLP).
1. What Are Cookies & Web Storage Technologies?
Cookies are compact text files placed upon your computer, tablet, or smartphone by websites you visit. They are universally employed by modern web platforms to authenticate user identity, safeguard account access, maintain interactive session state, and enhance responsiveness.
In addition to traditional HTTP cookies, Phoenix Studies (operated by PHOENIXFLY CAREERS LLP) utilizes modern HTML5 Web Storage technologies—specifically localStorage and sessionStorage. These client-side mechanisms allow our Computer-Based Test (CBT) simulator to persist your exam countdown timer and answer choices even if your internet drops momentarily or your browser tab accidentally refreshes.
2. Complete Cookie & Browser Storage Key Inventory
We maintain absolute transparency regarding every piece of data stored in your browser. Below is our exhaustive inventory:
| Identifier / Key | Storage Type | Functional Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| edustore_token | HTTP-Only Cookie | Cryptographically signed student JWT authentication token. Protects your dashboard and test access. | 7 Days or until Sign Out |
| cbt_exam_state | sessionStorage | Active CBT exam timer, current question index, answered choices, and "marked for review" flags. | Duration of Active Exam Tab |
| edustore_cart | localStorage | Selected test papers and discount vouchers during active checkout session. | 30 Days or until Checkout |
| theme_preference | localStorage | Candidate UI contrast and visual accessibility settings. | Persistent (1 Year) |
3. Functional Classification of Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the platform, navigate between pages without being logged out, and securely access your purchased test papers and GST invoices. These cookies cannot be deactivated in our systems.
These keys preserve your live question responses during a 30-minute timed test. Disabling this storage will cause your exam timer and answers to reset if your page reloads.
Preserves test items selected for purchase while you explore other exam categories or sectional boosters.
4. Zero Third-Party Cross-Site Tracker Guarantee
Phoenix Studies does NOT deploy third-party advertising tracking pixels, cross-site tracking beacons, or consumer profiling cookies (such as Facebook Pixel, TikTok Tracker, or third-party ad retargeters).
Our educational platform is dedicated purely to helping candidates excel in competitive exams. We do not monetize your browsing history or follow you across the internet with display ads.
5. CBT Exam Runner State Storage & Student Protection
During an active 30-minute CBT examination, our runner writes to sessionStorage every time you click an option or mark a question for review:
- Countdown Synchronization: If your laptop battery dips or your browser tab reloads, your remaining seconds are accurately preserved based on the server-synchronized timestamp.
- Zero Loss of Progress: All 50 question selections remain intact in memory so you don't lose precious exam minutes.
- Automatic Clearance: Upon final test submission and scorecard calculation, all temporary exam session keys are purged immediately from your browser memory.
6. How to Manage, Inspect or Clear Browser Cookies
You possess complete autonomy to inspect, block, or delete cookies via your browser settings:
Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies → See all site data and permissions.
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.
Preferences / Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All.
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.