Cookie Policy

Session Cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser or leave the Platform; or

Persistent Cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

enabling the Platform and its essential features to function properly;

maintaining user sessions and authentication;

maintaining the security and integrity of the Platform;

identifying technical errors and improving Platform functionality;

remembering information relevant to a Candidate's verification journey, where necessary;

improving the user experience and functionality of the Platform; and

carrying out other purposes disclosed to you at the time of collection or otherwise permitted under Applicable Laws.

user authentication and login;

maintaining a secure user session;

enabling registration and account functionality;

protecting the Platform against fraudulent or unauthorised activity;

maintaining security and preventing misuse; and

enabling essential Platform functionality.

a sign-in cookie on dashboard.orcred.com, which keeps you signed in;

a cookie on orcred.com that tells the site you are signed in, so it can show the Dashboard link;

a cookie that remembers whether you use the student, reviewer or admin dashboard, so the right one opens;

your browser’s local storage, which keeps a draft of your application form until you submit it; and

small notes kept in your browser, such as that you have already seen your result or that you are in a call.

Certain third-party service providers used by Orcred may place cookies or similar technologies on your device when you use the Platform.

These may include Daily, which runs the video call during a Session; Cloudflare, which may set a security cookie to protect the Platform; and Razorpay, when payments are enabled on the Platform.

The use of third-party cookies is subject to the respective third party's policies and terms. Orcred does not control cookies placed directly by third parties.

When you make payments or use third-party services integrated with the Platform, such providers may use cookies or similar technologies to enable secure transactions, authentication, fraud prevention or other functionality.

For example, payment transactions may be processed through third-party payment service providers such as Razorpay, when payments are enabled on the Platform.

The collection and use of information by such third parties is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms.

Certain cookies and similar technologies may collect information that, alone or when combined with other information, may constitute personal data under Applicable Laws.

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, such processing will be carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.

Orcred will seek consent where consent is required for the relevant processing and will provide appropriate mechanisms for managing or withdrawing such consent.

view cookies stored on your device;

delete existing cookies;

block certain or all cookies;

receive notifications before cookies are placed; or

configure settings for specific websites.

Different cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

Session cookies are generally deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain for a predetermined period or until they are manually deleted.

The specific retention period of a cookie may vary depending on the relevant cookie, its purpose and the third-party provider, where applicable.

the cookies and technologies used by the Platform;

our Services or Platform functionality;

third-party service providers;

Applicable Laws or regulatory requirements; or

our privacy and security practices.