Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website or use our mobile app. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling various features of our platform.

Cookies can be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period of time).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on BawarchiBuddy:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your login status.

• Authentication and security
• Session management
• Load balancing
• Fraud prevention

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Page views and user journeys
• Time spent on pages
• Error tracking and debugging
• Website performance monitoring

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

• Language preferences
• Location settings
• Theme preferences
• Customized content

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.

• Ad targeting and personalization
• Social media integration
• Remarketing campaigns
• Conversion tracking

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance our services:

4.1 Analytics Partners

• Google Analytics - Website traffic analysis
• Mixpanel - User behavior tracking
• Hotjar - User experience insights

4.2 Payment Partners

• Razorpay - Payment processing
• PayU - UPI and card payments
• PhonePe - Digital wallet integration

4.3 Marketing Partners

• Facebook Pixel - Social media advertising
• Google Ads - Search and display advertising
• LinkedIn Insight - Professional network targeting

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

5.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by category
• Change your settings at any time

5.3 Mobile App Settings

In our mobile app, you can manage cookie preferences through the Settings menu under "Privacy & Data."

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our platform may not work properly:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some features may be unavailable
• Personalized content may not be displayed
• Analytics and performance monitoring may be affected

7. Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy and complies with applicable data protection laws.

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent, and we implement appropriate security measures to protect any data collected through cookies.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: