Last updated: 10 October 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. They let the site remember things such as your language or that you are signed in.
Cookies we use
The portal uses only cookies that it needs to work. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies or cookies from other companies.
| Name | Purpose | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers the language you chose (Nepali or English). | Until you close the browser |
| __Host-mh_access | Keeps you signed in to your account. | 15 minutes, renewed while you use the portal |
| __Secure-mh_refresh | Renews your sign-in so you do not have to log in again each visit. | Up to 30 days, or until you log out |
| __Host-mh_csrf | Security: protects your forms from being sent by other websites. | 7 days |
Local storage
The portal also keeps one random number (mh_installation_id) in your browser's local storage. It lets us count how many assessments are started and completed. It contains no name, contact details, answers or score, and it is never used for advertising.
Taking the assessment also uses your browser's storage, only on this device. While you answer, your progress is kept in session storage (mh_sjs_draft) so a page reload does not lose it; it is removed when you close the tab. After you finish as a guest, your result and answers are kept in local storage (mh_sjs_result) for 7 days so you can see them on your next visit. You can remove them at any time with "Clear saved result"; they are also removed when you sign in or create an account (your result is then saved to your account), and when the questionnaire is updated. This data never leaves your device unless you register.
Managing cookies
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. If you block the cookies above, you can still read the portal and take the assessment as a guest, but you will not be able to sign in.
Changes to this policy
If we add new cookies, we will update this page and the date at the top.
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