Cookie & Local Storage Policy
Last Updated: October 1, 2026 • Storage Standard: HTML5 Web Storage (localStorage)
1. What Are Cookies & Web Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit websites. HTML5 Local Storage (localStorage) is a modern web standard that allows websites to store key-value data directly in your browser without transmitting that data to the web server with every single network request.
At pesticideexam.org, we rely primarily on client-side localStorage so that you can pause exams, track missed questions, and toggle visual modes without requiring any login credentials or sending your study habits to a remote server.
2. Exact Storage Keys Used by This Site
| Storage Key | Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pestcert_theme | localStorage | Preserves your visual mode preference (Dark vs Light theme) | Persistent until cleared |
| pestcert_missed_questions | localStorage | Stores IDs of questions answered incorrectly so you can review statutory explanations in the drawer | Persistent until cleared |
| pestcert_active_exam | localStorage | Saves current question index and countdown timer during a 100-question timed mock simulation | Duration of exam session |
3. Zero Third-Party Advertising Trackers
We do NOT install third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, social media widgets, or cross-site tracking scripts. Your study activity remains strictly between your browser and our secure static server.
4. How to Clear or Disable Stored Data
You can delete or manage local data at any time directly through your web browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Delete browsing data > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data > Remove All.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data.
Cookie Policy Inquiries
For additional technical questions regarding our client-side storage architecture:
Email: privacy@pesticideexam.org