Cookie & Local Storage Policy
Document Version: 1.0 • Effective Date: August 1, 2026 • Strict Zero Third-Party Advertising Policy for Children
1. Architectural Statement on Tracking
SiksaTech rejects intrusive commercial tracking. We do not embed third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or behavioral surveillance trackers. We employ only strictly essential session tokens and functional preferences necessary to authenticate users and persist course build progress.
2. Exhaustive Taxonomy of Cookies & Storage Tokens
| Cookie / Key Name | Category | Lifespan | Exact Technical Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-auth-token | Strictly Essential | Session / 30 Days | Stores encrypted JWT token issued by Supabase Auth for identity verification. |
| siksatech_user | Strictly Essential | Persistent LocalStorage | Caches client-side user role and active learning pathway selection. |
| siksatech_cart | Functional | Persistent LocalStorage | Retains selected hardware kits and component bundles in the Store cart. |
| theme_mode | Preference | 1 Year | Stores user interface display settings (contrast, typography scale). |
3. Strict Child Data Protection (Minors Under 18)
In full compliance with Section 9 of the DPDP Act 2023, when a learner account is identified as belonging to a minor:
- No cross-site tracking or commercial analytics cookies are loaded.
- No third-party social media tracking widgets or pixels are executed.
- Code editor and telemetry cookies are isolated strictly to educational evaluation.
4. Browser Controls & Disabling Cookies
Users may modify their browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) to block or delete cookies. However, disabling strictly essential authentication cookies will prevent you from signing in to your student dashboard or accessing interactive lesson editors.