Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 July 2026

Last Updated: 1 July 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ScienceX Innovations LLP, through its division ScienceX Education ("ScienceX", "we", "our", or "us"), uses cookies and similar technologies on its websites, registration portals, student portals, school portals, mobile applications, and other online services.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with the ScienceX Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, mobile device, or web browser when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, improve performance, enhance security, and provide a better browsing experience.

In addition to cookies, ScienceX may use similar technologies such as browser storage, session storage, local storage, web beacons, pixels, log files, and other technologies to support website functionality.

3. Why ScienceX Uses Cookies

ScienceX uses cookies and similar technologies for legitimate operational and educational purposes, including:

• Maintaining secure login sessions.
• Remembering user preferences and settings.
• Supporting school, coordinator, and student portals.
• Improving website performance and reliability.
• Monitoring website usage and traffic.
• Detecting security threats and preventing fraud.
• Providing personalized user experiences.
• Supporting analytics and website improvement.
• Ensuring proper functioning of registration and payment systems.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the operation of the ScienceX website and cannot normally be disabled. These cookies enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure login, form submission, and session management.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help ScienceX understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous or aggregated information such as:

• Pages visited.
• Time spent on pages.
• Navigation paths.
• Error reports.
• Device and browser information.

This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember user choices such as preferred language, region, display settings, or previously entered information to improve convenience during future visits.

Security Cookies

ScienceX uses security-related cookies to:

• Authenticate users.
• Protect accounts.
• Prevent unauthorized access.
• Detect suspicious activity.
• Reduce fraud and abuse.

5. Third-Party Cookies

ScienceX may use trusted third-party services that place or access cookies on our website. These may include:

• Website analytics providers.
• Payment gateway providers.
• Cloud hosting providers.
• Customer support platforms.
• Video hosting services.
• Communication platforms.
• Content delivery networks (CDNs).

These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies. ScienceX does not control how third parties collect or process information through their cookies.

6. Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies

ScienceX may use:

• Session Cookies, which are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

7. Cookies Used During Registration and Login

ScienceX registration portals and user dashboards may use cookies to:

• Maintain secure login sessions.
• Remember authentication status.
• Prevent unauthorized access.
• Improve user convenience during registration.
• Support payment verification.
• Protect examination portals.

8. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through browser settings. Users may:

• View stored cookies.
• Delete cookies.
• Block all cookies.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of ScienceX websites, including login, registration, payments, examination access, and personalized features.

9. Do Not Track

Some web browsers provide a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. Because there is no uniform industry standard governing DNT responses, ScienceX may not respond to all DNT signals in a consistent manner.

10. Children's Privacy

ScienceX provides educational services primarily to school students through schools, parents, guardians, and authorized coordinators. Cookies used on ScienceX platforms are intended to support educational services, security, authentication, and website functionality rather than behavioral advertising.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

ScienceX may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or operational practices.

Updated versions will be published on the official website with the revised effective date or last updated date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on ScienceX websites, please contact:

ScienceX Innovations
Division: ScienceX Olympiads
Website: https://sciencex.org.in
Email: regulatory@sciencex.in

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