Cookies Policy
Paperwala Hub - Sir Adeel Paperwala
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Quick Navigation
- → What Are Cookies?
- → Types of Cookies We Use
- → Essential Cookies
- → Analytics Cookies
- → Third-Party Cookies
- → Managing Cookies
- → Your Choices
- → Contact Us
1. Understanding Cookies
What Cookies Do
Cookies serve several important functions:
- Remember Your Preferences: Keep you logged in, remember your language settings, and maintain your session as you navigate our website
- Improve Performance: Help pages load faster and ensure the website functions properly
- Understand Usage: Show us which pages are most popular and how visitors navigate our site, helping us improve your experience
- Enhance Security: Protect your account and detect fraudulent activity
Types of Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help you navigate our website smoothly during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
✓ We prioritize your privacy and only use essential cookies and analytics cookies. We have blocked all other third-party tracking cookies.
Our cookies fall into the following categories:
REQUIRED Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. Without them, certain features would not work.
Examples: Session management, security features, language preferences
ANALYTICS Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
Examples: Google Analytics, Plausible Analytics (privacy-friendly)
BLOCKED Marketing Cookies
We have blocked all marketing/advertising cookies from third parties. Your browsing activity is not tracked for advertising purposes.
BLOCKED Social Media Cookies
We have blocked social media tracking cookies (e.g., Facebook Pixel). Third parties cannot track your activity on our site for social media purposes.
3. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. You cannot disable them, as the website would not work properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session as you navigate the website | Session |
| frontend_lang | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Security cookie to protect against attacks | Session |
| user_context | Stores your preferences and settings | Session |
Note: These are standard Odoo platform cookies. Without them, you would not be able to navigate the website, submit forms, or access your account properly.
4. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This information helps us improve the website and provide better educational resources.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track anonymous usage statistics.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
What Google Analytics collects: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, general location (city level), referral source. This data is anonymous and cannot identify you personally.
Learn more: Google's Cookie Policy
Plausible Analytics
We also use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that:
- Does NOT use cookies
- Does NOT collect personal data
- Does NOT track you across websites
- Is GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant
- Provides anonymous aggregate statistics only
Learn more: Plausible Data Policy
5. Third-Party Cookies
When you use certain features on our website, third-party services may set cookies on your device.
YouTube (Embedded Videos)
We embed educational videos from YouTube. When you play a video, YouTube may set cookies to track playback preferences and gather analytics.
- Cookies: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF
- Purpose: Video playback, user preferences, analytics
- Privacy Policy: YouTube Privacy Policy
Rove Papers (Embedded Past Papers)
We embed Rove Papers' interface for accessing past papers. Rove Papers may set their own cookies within the embedded iframe.
- Scope: Only within the Rove Papers iframe
- Control: Managed by Rove Papers, not Paperwala Hub
- Privacy Policy: Rove Papers Website
WhatsApp (Click-to-Chat)
When you click our WhatsApp enrollment button, you are redirected to WhatsApp (wa.me). WhatsApp may set cookies on their platform.
- Control: Managed by WhatsApp/Meta, not Paperwala Hub
- Privacy Policy: WhatsApp Privacy Policy
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies (not recommended)
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari (macOS/iOS)
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Important: If you block all cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. You may not be able to log in, submit forms, or access certain features.
7. Your Choices & Control
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using these methods:
- Browser Add-on: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Browser Settings: Block third-party cookies in your browser settings
- Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser preferences
Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can control tracking through:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
What Happens When You Block Cookies?
✓ Will Still Work
- Browsing free resources
- Viewing past papers
- Reading about courses
- Watching YouTube videos
✗ May Not Work
- Staying logged in to account
- Remembering preferences
- Submitting contact forms
- Viewing personalized content
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices.
When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you via email if the changes are significant
- Display a notice on our website
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Website
paperwala.odoo.com
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Summary: Our Commitment to Privacy
- We only use essential and analytics cookies
- We have blocked all marketing and social media tracking cookies
- You can control cookies through your browser settings
- We are transparent about what cookies we use and why
- Your privacy is our priority