Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how visitors use the platform.

1. How we use cookies

CSS with Shahzaib uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember subscription access and site preferences
• Measure traffic and improve study content
• Display and measure advertisements that help fund free resources
• Protect against abuse and maintain security

2. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These are required for core functionality — authentication, session management, and security. Without them, features like login and paid subject access may not work. These cookies do not require consent in most jurisdictions because the site cannot function without them.

Functional cookies

These remember choices you make — such as dismissing banners or saving progress in certain tools — so you do not have to set them again on every visit.

Analytics cookies

We may use analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics or similar) to understand which subjects, roadmaps, and pages aspirants use most. This data is typically aggregated and helps us prioritize content updates. Analytics cookies are only placed where permitted and, where required, after you consent.

Advertising cookies (Google AdSense and partners)

We may show ads through Google AdSense or other ad networks. These partners may set cookies to:

• Show ads based on your prior visits to this or other sites (personalized ads)
• Show non-personalized ads based on page context instead of your profile
• Limit how many times you see the same advertisement
• Measure whether an ad was viewed or clicked

Google and its partners may process data according to their own policies. Where the law requires it, we will ask for your consent before loading non-essential advertising cookies.

3. First-party vs third-party cookies

• First-party cookies are set by csswithshahzaib.org.pk (e.g. login session).
• Third-party cookies are set by services we embed — such as Google for ads or analytics. We do not control how third parties use cookies after they are set.

4. How to manage cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings — Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser's help section for instructions. Blocking all cookies may affect login and subscriptions.
• Google ad personalization — Manage how Google shows you ads at adssettings.google.com.
• Industry opt-out tools — Some regions offer opt-out pages for interest-based advertising from participating companies.
• Consent banner — Where we display a cookie consent banner, you can accept or reject non-essential categories at any time through the banner or site settings (when available).

5. Cookie retention

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period — from days to months — depending on their purpose. Advertising and analytics partners set their own retention periods.

6. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new tools, ad partners, or analytics services. Check the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

7. More information

For details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy. Questions? Email contact@csswithshahzaib.org.pk.