Cookies Policy
Last Updated: February 20, 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Answer Key Downloader uses them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies are stored in your browser and allow the website (or a third party) to recognize you and remember things like your preferences (e.g., dark mode), login sessions, or language settings.
Good to Know
Cookies cannot access other information on your device, install malware, or read data from other cookies. They are simply small data files used to improve your browsing experience.
2. How Answer Key Downloader Uses Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Below is a detailed breakdown of each cookie type:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. Without them, basic features like page navigation, form submissions, and security would not work. These cookies cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains user session for contact form CSRF protection | Session |
theme |
Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Stores whether you have accepted our cookie notice | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with Answer Key Downloader. These cookies help us measure traffic, identify popular exam pages, and improve our content. All data is anonymized and aggregated.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Maintains session state (Google Analytics 4) | 2 years |
_gid |
Identifies unique visitors for the day | 24 hours |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. They track your browsing habits across websites to show you ads that are more likely to be relevant and interesting to you. These cookies support our free service.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__gads |
Measures ad interactions and prevents repeated ad display | 13 months |
__gpi |
Collects data on visitor behavior for ad optimization | 13 months |
IDE |
Used by Google DoubleClick for targeted advertising | 13 months |
Functionality & Translation Cookies
Answer Key Downloader uses Google Translate to provide multi-language support for exam aspirants across India. Google Translate sets its own cookies to remember your preferred language and provide translation services.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
googtrans |
Stores the selected translation language | Session |
NID |
Google preference cookie for language/region | 6 months |
3. Third-Party Cookie Policies
The third-party services we use have their own cookie and privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for complete transparency:
- Google Analytics: Cookie Policy · Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Advertising Policy
- Google Translate: Privacy Policy
4. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for controlling or limiting how cookies are used on your device:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in the "Settings", "Preferences", or "Privacy" section of your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies
Opt-out Tools
Use these tools to opt out of specific third-party tracking:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of Answer Key Downloader:
- Dark/light mode preference may not persist between visits
- Language translation preferences may reset on each page load
- Contact form submissions may fail due to disabled session cookies
- You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly
5. Your Consent
By continuing to use Answer Key Downloader, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. When you first visit our website, you may be shown a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to browse, you agree to the use of cookies.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies through your browser settings or by using the opt-out tools listed above. However, please note that withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of Answer Key Downloader after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us through our support page.