Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies we use on papasiddhi.com, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences. Last updated: January 2025.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot access other data on your device or download anything to it.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's structure, content, and user experience. We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (daily) | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages, such as Calendly for appointment booking and Tidio for live chat.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| calendly_* | Calendly booking widget preferences | 1 year |
| tidio_state | Live chat widget state (open/closed) | 1 year |
| tidio_* | Live chat session and preferences | Session |
Marketing & reCAPTCHA Cookies
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our contact form from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA uses cookies to assess risk. We do not currently use advertising or retargeting cookies. Our website is ad-free.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA spam protection | 6 months |
| NID | Google — security and spam prevention | 6 months |
How to Control Cookies
Cookie Banner:When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner gives you the option to accept or decline optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
Browser Settings: You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.