Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 6, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

India Docs Portal uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide personalized features. We use three types of cookies:

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

Purpose: Essential for website functionality

What they do:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud
  • Enable core website features
  • Ensure the website works properly

Duration: Session and up to 1 year

⚠️ These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

2. Functional Cookies (Optional)

Purpose: Remember your preferences and enhance your experience

What they do:

  • Remember your theme preference (dark/light mode)
  • Save your language preference
  • Track recently viewed documents
  • Remember your bookmarked documents
  • Store your search history for quick access

Duration: Up to 1 year

Benefits:

  • ✅ Quick access to recently viewed documents
  • ✅ Personalized experience based on your preferences
  • ✅ Faster navigation with saved settings
  • ✅ Better user experience overall

3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website

What they do:

  • Track which pages are most visited
  • Understand which documents are most popular
  • Analyze user behavior patterns
  • Identify areas for improvement
  • Measure website performance

Duration: Up to 2 years

Benefits:

  • 📊 Helps us improve content based on what users need
  • 📊 Allows us to fix issues faster
  • 📊 Enables us to add features users want
  • 📊 Improves overall website quality

Privacy: All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics (if you consent)
  • Government websites: When you click links to official portals

We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over which cookies we use:

Through Our Cookie Banner

  • Click "Customize" on the cookie banner
  • Toggle each cookie category on/off
  • Save your preferences

Through Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookie Lifespan

We use two types of cookies based on duration:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years) or until you delete them

Benefits of Accepting Cookies

By accepting functional and analytics cookies, you get:

  • 🎯 Personalized Experience: Content tailored to your interests
  • Faster Navigation: Quick access to recently viewed documents
  • 💾 Saved Preferences: Your settings remembered across visits
  • 📚 Better Content: We improve based on what users need
  • 🔍 Improved Search: Search history for quick re-searches

Data Security

All cookie data is stored securely and is only accessible by our website. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the information provided on our About page.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what cookies we use and why
  • Accept or reject optional cookies
  • Change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Delete cookies from your device
  • Request information about data collected via cookies