Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 19, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how MockReal ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our AI-powered mock interview platform. This policy provides you with information about what cookies are, which cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and network management.

  • Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
  • Security cookies to protect against fraud
  • Session cookies to maintain your session state

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Google Analytics cookies to analyze website traffic
  • Performance monitoring cookies to track page load times
  • Error tracking cookies to identify and fix technical issues

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

  • Language preference cookies
  • Theme and display preference cookies
  • User interface customization cookies

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.

  • Third-party advertising cookies
  • Social media cookies for sharing content
  • Conversion tracking cookies

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
access_tokenAuthentication and session managementSession
refresh_tokenMaintain user login sessions30 days
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguish users2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguish users24 hours
preferencesStore user preferences and settings1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze how users interact with our website
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Google OAuth: For authentication services

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use cookies.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings:

Browser Settings

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain parts of the Service.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing or honoring DNT signals. However, we are committed to providing you with meaningful choices about the information we collect for third-party purposes.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or do not use our website.