1. Introduction
Welcome to Advance Odisha Academy Solutions (AOAS) ("we," "our," or "us"). We are dedicated to empowering future tech leaders with industry-ready skills and high-quality educational experiences. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage mechanisms when you visit our website at https://aoasolutions.in/, our Learning Management System (LMS), or interact with our online services.
By continuing to browse or use our platform, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You can manage or revoke your consent at any time using the preferences control panel below or through your web browser settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
A "cookie" is a small text file containing a string of alphanumeric characters that a website places on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit. Cookies enable the website to "remember" your actions or preferences over time (such as login credentials, language, font size, and other display preferences).
Key Technologies We Utilize:
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Advance Odisha Academy Solutions to enable core site functionality and secure user sessions.
Third-Party Cookies: Placed by verified third-party partners (e.g., analytics providers, payment gateways, video streaming embeds) for performance analysis and enhanced features.
Local & Session Storage: Web storage objects that permit data to be stored directly in your browser for smoother page transitions and offline learning caching.
3. How We Use Cookies
At AOAS, we deploy cookies and tracking mechanisms to fulfill several critical objectives:
- Authentication & Security: Verifying user login sessions on our academy portal and protecting student accounts against unauthorized access or fraudulent activity.
- Performance & Optimization: Monitoring server load times, user flow, and ensuring content delivers rapidly across regional nodes.
- Personalized Learning Experience: Remembering course progress, video playback positions, and preferred language or dashboard layouts.
- Analytics & Educational Research: Understanding aggregated user interaction patterns to refine our tech curriculum and user interface.
4. Categorization of Cookies We Use
The cookies operating across the AOAS website and student portal fall into four primary categories:
| Category | Purpose | Typical Expiration | Essential? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for basic site navigation, account authentication, security enforcement, and secure payment processing. | Session to 30 Days | Yes (Mandatory) |
| Functional / Preferences | Remembers custom settings, course bookmarking, sidebar collapse states, and audio/video preferences. | up to 1 Year | Optional |
| Performance & Analytics | Collects anonymous aggregate metric data regarding page views, bounce rates, traffic sources, and error logs. | 30 Days to 2 Years | Optional |
| Targeting & Outreach | Tracks event interactions and webinar enrollments to display relevant program updates and training announcements. | 6 Months to 1 Year | Optional |
5. Third-Party Analytics & Tools
To support our educational delivery and digital footprint, we partner with trusted technology providers. These services may set cookies on your browser:
- Google Analytics: Used to evaluate website traffic and user engagement patterns. Google Analytics employs IP anonymization protocols.
- Cloudflare / Content Delivery Networks: Deployed to cache technical documentation and shield our servers from cyber threats.
- Razorpay / Payment Gateways: Securely processes admission fees and course subscriptions without storing sensitive card credentials on our servers.
- Vimeo / YouTube Embeds: Power our high-definition tech lecture streams and code walk-throughs.
6. Cookie Duration & Retention
Cookies operating on our website fall into two operational timelines:
1. Session Cookies: Temporary files that remain active only while your browser is open. They automatically expire once you close your browser tab or log out of the AOAS portal.
2. Persistent Cookies: Saved on your hard drive for a defined period (ranging from 30 days to 24 months) or until manually cleared. They allow us to recognize you on subsequent visits.
7. How to Manage Cookies via Browser Settings
Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookie permissions through their settings menus. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or clear stored cookies upon exit.
Important Note on Cookie Disabling:
If you disable strictly necessary cookies via browser settings, key components of the Advance Odisha Academy Solutions platform (such as account login, code editor submission, and course progress tracking) may cease to function correctly.
For detailed instructions on modifying cookie settings in popular web browsers:
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect technical upgrades, regulatory requirements, or changes in operational workflows. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp at the top. We encourage students, partners, and visitors to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or data handling practices, please contact our Data Protection Office:
Advance Odisha Academy Solutions (AOAS)
Address: Plot No-8, Acharya Vihar Square, Bhubaneswar, Odisha - 751022, India
Email: info@aoasolutions.in
Phone: +91 90404 12624
Official Web Portal: https://aoasolutions.in/