Cookie Notice
Last updated: May 1, 2026
1. What This Notice Covers
This Cookie Notice explains how OtoBoard Prep uses cookies and similar technologies on otoboardprep.com and related Services.
Cookies are small files or technologies stored on or accessed from a user's device. Similar technologies include pixels, local storage, web beacons, software development kits, and device identifiers.
2. Why We Use Cookies
OtoBoard Prep may use cookies to:
- Keep users signed in;
- Authenticate accounts;
- Maintain secure sessions;
- Prevent fraud, scraping, abuse, and unauthorized access;
- Remember preferences;
- Enable checkout and subscription functionality;
- Measure performance and diagnose errors;
- Understand usage and improve the Services.
3. Categories of Cookies
| Category | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Login, authentication, security, session management, fraud prevention | Yes |
| Preference cookies | Remember user settings, display preferences, and choices | No, unless needed for requested functionality |
| Analytics cookies | Understand usage, measure performance, improve features | Consent may be required |
| Security cookies | Detect suspicious access, bots, account sharing, and abuse | Usually required |
| Payment cookies | Enable checkout, payment confirmation, and fraud checks | Required for payment flows |
| Third-party cookies | Provided by vendors used for analytics, payments, support, or security | Depends on purpose |
OtoBoard Prep currently uses the following specific cookies:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-* | Supabase authentication and session management | Session or configured auth duration |
| otbp-theme | Stores light, dark, or automatic theme preference | Until cleared by the browser or user |
4. Cookie Choices
Users can manage cookies through browser settings and, where available, through OtoBoard Prep's cookie banner or preference center.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent login, subscription access, checkout, test-taking, or other core functions.
Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential cookies, OtoBoard Prep will request consent before placing such cookies.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party providers may set cookies when their services are used in connection with OtoBoard Prep. These providers may include payment processors, analytics providers, hosting providers, authentication providers, security providers, or support tools.
Third-party cookies are subject to the third party's own policies as well as OtoBoard Prep's applicable agreements with the provider.
6. Updates
OtoBoard Prep may update this Cookie Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies, contact: info@otoboardprep.com.