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Last Updated: January 2026
A detailed explanation of how PakExam uses cookies and tracking technologies on our exam preparation platform
PakExam (pakexam.com) uses cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our competitive exam preparation platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal data more broadly.
These cookies are required for PakExam to function properly. Without them, core features like logging in, practicing MCQs, and tracking your preparation progress would not work. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Keeps you logged in to your PakExam account using a secure JWT token. Required for MCQ practice, progress tracking, and bookmarking past papers. | 7 days | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Records whether you have accepted our cookie consent banner, so we do not show it again on subsequent visits. | 1 year | First-party |
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use PakExam. This helps us identify which subjects are most studied, which past papers are accessed most frequently, and where users encounter issues. All data is collected anonymously.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes unique visitors. Assigns a randomly generated ID to track sessions. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie that identifies unique visitors for the current day. Used to group page views into sessions. | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 cookie for maintaining session state across page loads. | 2 years | Third-party |
Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default. For more on how Google handles data, visit Google's privacy documentation.
These cookies remember your display and interaction preferences to provide a consistent experience each time you visit PakExam.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your light or dark mode preference so the correct theme loads immediately on your next visit. | 1 year | First-party |
We plan to implement advertising through Google AdSense. When implemented, additional third-party cookies may be set:
This section will be updated with specific cookie names and details once advertising is implemented. We will notify users when this change takes effect.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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We will update this Cookie Policy when we add new cookies or change how existing ones work, particularly when we implement advertising. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Questions about our cookie usage? Contact us at support@pakexam.com.