This Cookie Policy explains how bhulekhguide.in (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have set your browser to reject them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies do not typically contain any personally identifiable information, but they may be linked to information you voluntarily provide (e.g., if you fill out a contact form).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the Website may not perform as intended.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting anonymous usage data. We use this information to improve our content, fix errors, and optimize user experience.
We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics cookies collect information such as:
- Number of visitors
- Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
- Referring websites
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes users (24-hour tracking) | 24 hours |
_gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
language_pref | Remembers your selected language | 1 year |
region_hint | Remembers your last selected district/tehsil (for convenience) | 30 days |
d) Advertising / Third-Party Cookies
We may display advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense) on our Website. These third-party services may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website or other websites.
Google and its partners may use cookies to:
- Show you relevant ads
- Measure ad performance
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__gads | Google AdSense ad targeting | 13 months |
__gac | Google Analytics + AdSense conversion tracking | 90 days |
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services that we integrate. We do not control these cookies directly. You should review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.
| Third Party | Purpose | Opt-Out Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Google Analytics Opt-out |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Ad Settings |
| Cloudflare | Security and performance | N/A (essential) |
4. How Long Do Cookies Stay on Your Device?
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods:
- Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. The retention period varies by cookie (see tables above).
5. Your Choices – How to Control or Delete Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to:
- Refuse all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Alert you when a cookie is being set
Instructions for Popular Browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
⚠️ Important: If you disable all cookies (including strictly necessary ones), some features of our Website may not function properly, and your user experience may be degraded.
Opt-Out of Analytics and Advertising:
- Google Analytics: Download opt-out add-on
- Google Ads: Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt-out page
6. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies (while still allowing strictly necessary ones)
- Customize your preferences
Your preferences will be stored for 6 months, after which you may be prompted again.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
📧 Email: contact@bhulekhguide.in
By using bhulekhguide.in, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.