Cookie Policy

Information about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.

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 or until you delete them).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on Hindu Temples Portal:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features like user authentication, security, and navigation. Without these cookies, basic functions of the Site would not work. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure page views, traffic sources, and user behavior to improve our Site. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences, such as your preferred theme (dark/light mode) and language. They help provide a more personalized experience on return visits.

The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
access_token Essential Stores your authentication session token for secure login Session
refresh_token Essential Allows automatic renewal of your authentication session 30 days
csrf_token Essential Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks Session
theme Preference Remembers your preferred theme (dark or light mode) 1 year
_ga Analytics Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics: distinguishes users for 24 hours 24 hours

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

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

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For example, you may not be able to sign in or use certain features.

Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics and site improvement.
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster delivery of scripts and stylesheets.

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about how they use cookies.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically for the latest information.

7. Contact Us

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

You can also learn more about cookies in general at allaboutcookies.org.