Cookie Policy
Last updated: 25 October 2026 (version 2026-10-v2)
This page explains which cookies and similar on-device storage the site uses, what for, and how you can manage your choices. Non-essential analytics tools load only if they are enabled for the site and only after you consent.
Essential and functional storage
Records needed to run the site, such as the session cookie, your cookie choice and the theme, do not require consent. What you do in tools such as the checklist, shortlist and personal dashboard is written to your browser’s storage (localStorage) only when you start it; it is not sent to our server and you can delete it in your browser settings.
Analytics (with your consent)
If Google Analytics 4 and/or Yandex Metrica are enabled on the site, they load only after you click “Accept” in the cookie banner and send usage data such as page views and clicks to those providers’ servers (including abroad). If you click “Decline” these tools are not loaded at all. You can change your choice at any time with the button below or the “Cookie preferences” link in the footer. If these tools are not enabled, no banner is shown.
Cloudflare services
Cloudflare Turnstile: if bot verification is enabled on the contact and booking forms, Cloudflare may use browser storage and device signals for its own security check during verification; this is governed by Cloudflare’s policy and is not listed separately in the table below.
Cloudflare Web Analytics: if enabled, it measures aggregate page views and performance without cookies or localStorage and loads independently of the consent banner. This information relies on the provider’s statements and may need to be confirmed in a legal review.
Records in use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| arman_session (cookie; HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Lax) | Student-portal session. Set only when you sign in to the portal. | Up to 30 days or until you sign out | Strictly necessary |
| arman-consent-v1 (localStorage) | Your cookie choice (accept/decline). | Until you delete or reset it | Strictly necessary |
| arman-color-mode (localStorage) | Light/dark theme preference. | Until you delete it | Functional |
| arman-checklist-v1 (localStorage) | Your progress in the checklist tool; stays on your device only. | Until you delete it | Functional (user-initiated) |
| arman-shortlist-v1 (localStorage) | Your university/programme shortlist; stays on your device only. | Until you delete it | Functional (user-initiated) |
| arman-dashboard-v1 (localStorage) | Profile and deadline details in your personal dashboard; stays on your device only. | Until you delete it | Functional (user-initiated) |
| Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) | Site usage statistics. Loaded only if enabled and with your consent. | Per the provider, generally up to 2 years | Analytics (consent required) |
| Yandex Metrica (_ym_*) | Site usage statistics and click map. Loaded only if enabled and with your consent. | Per the provider, generally up to 1 year | Analytics (consent required) |
You can delete or block cookies and site data in your browser settings at any time; some functions, such as portal sign-in, may then not work.
Change your preferences
The button below resets your consent choice and shows the cookie notice again.
Contact
If you have questions, use the contact page.