18 Mar, 2026

Cookie Policy

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# Cookie Policy

**Last Updated: March 18, 2026**

## 1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

## 2. How We Use Cookies

BayZubaan uses cookies for the following purposes:

### 2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|————-|———|———-|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |

### 2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website, which helps us improve our content and user experience.

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|————-|———-|———|———-|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |

### 2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure their performance. They track your browsing habits to show you ads that may interest you.

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|————-|———-|———|———-|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Ad delivery and measurement | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad personalization | 13 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad personalization | 1 year |

### 2.4 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences.

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|————-|———|———-|
| lang_preference | Stores language selection | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Stores dark/light mode preference | 1 year |

## 3. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website uses services from third parties that may set their own cookies:

– **Google AdSense** — Displays advertisements
– **Google Analytics** — Website analytics
– **YouTube** — Video content (when embedded)
– **Social Media Platforms** — Sharing buttons and widgets

These third parties have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

## 4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
– **Accept All** — Allow all cookies (including advertising)
– **Essential Only** — Accept only necessary cookies
– **Customize** — Choose which cookie categories to accept

## 5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

### 5.1 Through Our Website
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our Website.

### 5.2 Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

**Google Chrome:**
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

**Mozilla Firefox:**
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

**Safari:**
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

**Microsoft Edge:**
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

### 5.3 Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and other providers:
– [Google Ads Settings](https://adssettings.google.com)
– [Your Online Choices](https://www.youronlinechoices.com)
– [Network Advertising Initiative](https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices)

## 6. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our Website have different lifespans:
– **Session cookies** — Deleted when you close your browser
– **Persistent cookies** — Remain for a set period (up to 2 years) or until you delete them

## 7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature. Our Website currently does not respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookie preferences through the methods described above.

## 8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page regularly for updates.

## 9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

**Email:** privacy@bayzubaan.com
**Website:** https://bayzubaan.com/contact

## 10. Additional Resources

Learn more about cookies and how to manage them:
– [All About Cookies](https://www.allaboutcookies.org)
– [Your Online Choices EU](https://www.youronlinechoices.eu)
– [Google’s Cookie Information](https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies)

*By using BayZubaan, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.*