Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit — like your preferences or how you navigate the pages.
Cookies are a standard part of how the internet works.
How Biggist.in Uses Cookies
We use cookies for four purposes:
1. Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | WordPress session management | Session |
| wp-settings-* | User interface preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier | Session |
2. Analytics Cookies
Help us understand which content is most useful to readers. We use Google Analytics.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Identifies unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits data collection rate | 1 minute |
3. Advertising Cookies
Used by Google AdSense to show you relevant ads. These are set by Google, not directly by us.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad personalization and measurement | 13 months |
| DSID | User identification for ad targeting | 2 weeks | |
| test_cookie | Verifies browser cookie support | 15 minutes |
You can opt out of personalized ads at google.com/settings/ads.
4. Preference Cookies
Remember your choices on the site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| darkmode_pref | Remembers dark or light mode setting | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services embedded in our pages, including Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and any embedded YouTube videos. We do not control these cookies. Refer to the respective privacy policies of those services.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser settings:
Note: disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
Opt-out tools:
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads: google.com/settings/ads
Cookie consent banner: When you first visit Biggist.in, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies from our consent banner.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our tools change or as laws require. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects any changes.
Contact
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