Cookies are small text files that websites save on your device (computer, phone, tablet). These cookies help the website perform many essential and convenience functions.
This Cookie Policy explains which cookies Keertiman (keertiman.com) uses, why, and how you can control them.
Why We Use Cookies
- To maintain your login state and session security
- To remember your preferences (language, theme, font size)
- To analyse and improve website performance
- To show relevant advertising based on your interests (with your consent)
- Protection from spam, fraud and abuse
Categories of Cookies
🔒 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
krt_session | Session management, login state | Browser session |
_csrf_token | Protection from CSRF | 1 hour |
krt_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent | Permanent |
kTheme | Day/night mode preference | Permanent |
locale | Language preference | Session |
📊 Analytics Cookies (After Consent)
| Cookie | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Identify visitor | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | User identification | 24 hours |
📢 Advertising Cookies (After Consent)
| Cookie | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad personalisation | 13 months |
IDE, NID | Google Ad Manager | Ad performance measurement | 13 months |
_fbp, fr | Facebook Pixel | Ad tracking | 3 months |
Google Consent Mode v2
We follow Google's Consent Mode v2. Unless you choose "Accept All":
analytics_storage= deniedad_storage= deniedad_user_data= deniedad_personalization= denied
No tracking or personalisation occurs without your consent.
How You Can Control This
Option 1: Cookie Consent Banner
- Accept All: All cookies active
- Essential Only: Only mandatory cookies — analytics and advertising disabled
- Preferences: Category-wise consent management
Option 2: Browser Settings
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Option 3: Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads personalisation: adssettings.google.com
- Facebook ad settings: facebook.com/ads/settings
- YourAdChoices: youradchoices.com
Please Note
If you block essential cookies at the browser level, parts of the website (such as login, theme switch, form submission) will not work properly.
Third-Party Cookie Policies
Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Contact
For cookie-related queries: privacy@keertiman.com