1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit QuizerHub. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences.
Cookies are used to:
- Remember your login information
- Personalize your experience
- Understand how you use the site
- Improve site functionality
- Deliver relevant advertisements
2. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Essential/Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Required for site functionality
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| PHPSESSID |
QuizerHub |
Session management, login persistence |
Session |
| qh-theme |
QuizerHub |
Remember your theme preference (light/dark) |
1 year |
| csrf_token |
QuizerHub |
Security protection against CSRF attacks |
Session |
| user_prefs |
QuizerHub |
Store user preferences and settings |
1 year |
Can you disable? No - these are required for the site to work
B. Performance/Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand how users interact with the site
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics |
Track unique visitors |
2 years |
| _gat |
Google Analytics |
Throttle request rate |
1 minute |
| _gid |
Google Analytics |
Track sessions |
24 hours |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX |
Google Analytics 4 |
Enhanced analytics tracking |
2 years |
Can you disable? Yes - see opt-out section below
C. Advertising/Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| NID |
Google AdSense |
Ad targeting, frequency capping |
6 months |
| ANID |
Google AdSense |
Ad personalization |
2 years |
| Pagead2 |
Google Ads |
Ad conversion tracking |
1 year |
Can you disable? Yes - see opt-out section below
D. Social Media Cookies
Purpose: Enable social sharing features
Cookies from Facebook and Twitter may be set when you use social sharing buttons.
3. How We Use Cookies
Essential Functions:
- Keep you logged in
- Protect your account security
- Save your preferences
- Enable site navigation
Analytics & Improvement:
- Track page views
- Monitor bounce rates
- Analyze user flow
- Identify popular content
- Fix technical issues
Advertising:
- Deliver relevant ads
- Limit ad frequency
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Prevent ad fraud
4. Third-Party Cookies
QuizerHub uses services from third parties that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
Google AdSense
Facebook Pixel
- Purpose: Track social interactions
- Data Collected: Social actions, page visits
- Opt-out: Adjust Facebook ad preferences
5. Your Choices & Opt-Out Options
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies and site permissions
Disable Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics:
Google Ads:
Use a Privacy-Focused Browser
- Firefox with enhanced tracking protection
- Brave (blocks cookies by default)
- DuckDuckGo browser
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you won't be able to:
- Stay logged into your account
- Use many site features
- Save your preferences
- Have a personalized experience
If you disable analytics/ad cookies, you can:
- Still use the site normally
- See non-personalized ads
- Not be tracked for analytics
6. Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set time
- Expiration: Can be cleared manually anytime
7. Data Protection & Security
We take cookie security seriously:
- All cookies are encrypted
- Session cookies use secure flags
- HttpOnly flag prevents JavaScript access
- No sensitive data in cookies
- Regular security audits
8. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
For EU Users (GDPR)
- Consent is required before tracking cookies
- You can withdraw consent anytime
- Right to data access
- Right to data deletion
- Right to data portability
For California Users (CCPA)
- Right to know what data is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of data sales
- Right to non-discrimination
9. Children's Privacy
QuizerHub does not intentionally collect cookies from children under 13. If you're under 13, ask your parent/guardian's permission before using cookies-enabled features.
10. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect:
- New cookies we use
- Changes in legislation
- Service updates
- Technology changes
Updates will be posted on this page with a new date.
11. Questions About Cookies?
Email us: quizerxhunta@gmail.com
Contact Form: Available Here
Response Time: 5-10 business days
12. Cookie Consent Notice
When you first visit QuizerHub, you'll see a cookie notice. By continuing to use the site:
- You consent to our use of cookies
- You acknowledge this policy
- You can change settings anytime
Quick Summary
- ✅ We use cookies to improve your experience
- ✅ You can control most cookies in settings
- ✅ Your data is protected and secure
- ✅ We comply with GDPR and CCPA
- ✅ Contact us with questions anytime