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Cookie Policy

Effective date: March 31, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on GyanMirai (www.gyanmirai.com), why we use them, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

Contents

  1. What Are Cookies
  2. Types of Cookies We Use
  3. Detailed Cookie List
  4. Third-Party Cookies
  5. How to Manage Cookies
  6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
  7. Other Tracking Technologies
  8. Changes to This Policy
  9. Contact Us

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the Platform cannot operate without them.

Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform by collecting anonymous usage data. We use this information to improve our content and user experience. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

Advertising cookies

These cookies are used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. They may track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising (see section 5 below).

Functionality cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as study progress, display settings, or selected JLPT level) to provide a more personalized experience.

3. Detailed Cookie List

Essential cookies

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
auth_tokenGyanMiraiUser authentication and session management7 days
csrf_tokenGyanMiraiCross-site request forgery protectionSession

Analytics cookies

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsMaintains session state2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users24 hours
_gatGoogle AnalyticsThrottles request rate to limit data collection1 minute

Advertising cookies

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
__gadsGoogle AdSenseMeasures ad interactions and prevents showing the same ad repeatedly13 months
__gpiGoogle AdSenseCollects data on visitor behavior for ad optimization13 months
IDEGoogle DoubleClickUsed by Google to register and report user actions for ad effectiveness measurement13 months
NIDGoogleStores visitor preferences and personalizes ads on Google properties6 months
CONSENTGoogleStores user consent state for cookies2 years

Functionality cookies

Cookie nameProviderPurposeDuration
user_preferencesGyanMiraiRemembers display settings and selected JLPT level1 year
study_progressGyanMiraiTracks local study progress for non-logged-in users1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Platform are placed by third-party services that we use. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies:

  • Google Analytics - Google Privacy Policy
  • Google AdSense - Google Advertising Policies
  • Google OAuth - Google Privacy Policy

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. The steps vary by browser:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Google Analytics opt-out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising opt-out

You can opt out of personalized advertising through:

  • Google Ad Settings - control how Google personalizes ads.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) - opt out of interest-based ads from participating companies.
  • Your Online Choices - manage advertising preferences (EU users).
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) - opt out of targeted advertising.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, some features of the Platform may not function as intended:

  • Essential cookies disabled - you will not be able to log in or maintain a session.
  • Analytics cookies disabled - no impact on your experience; we will simply have less data to improve the Platform.
  • Advertising cookies disabled - you will still see ads, but they will not be personalized to your interests.
  • Functionality cookies disabled - your preferences and study progress may not be saved between visits.

7. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies:

  • Local storage - used to store study progress, user preferences, and cached content locally on your device for faster performance. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to the server with each request.
  • Pixel tags / web beacons - small transparent images that may be used by our advertising partners to track ad impressions and conversions.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please reach out through our contact page.

For broader questions about your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Website: www.gyanmirai.com

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