This Cookie Policy explains how BharatSec (bharatsec.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
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 and to provide useful information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
BharatSec uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To remember your preferences — such as your dark or light mode setting, so you don't have to reset it every visit
- To analyze website traffic — to understand how visitors use our site and improve our content
- To display advertisements — through Google AdSense, to help support the free content we produce
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential / Functional | Remembers your dark/light mode preference (stored in your browser's localStorage, not a traditional cookie) | BharatSec | Persistent until cleared |
| Analytics | Tracks page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behaviour to help us improve content | Google Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising | Shows relevant advertisements based on your browsing interests and prior website visits | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Up to 2 years |
| Performance | Helps Google serve ads and measure ad performance across the web | Google (NID, DSID, IDE) | Varies (6 months to 2 years) |
4. Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with BharatSec. Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
- _ga — Used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
- _ga_* — Used to persist session state. Duration: 2 years.
- _gid — Used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
- _gat — Used to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Google AdSense Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests. These cookies may track your browsing behaviour across multiple websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads.
Key AdSense-related cookies include:
- IDE — Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads. Duration: 1 year.
- NID — Contains a unique ID that Google uses to remember your preferences and other information. Duration: 6 months.
- DSID — Used to identify a signed-in user on non-Google sites. Duration: 2 weeks.
To opt out of personalized Google advertising, visit: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use Google products, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some content or features on BharatSec may be provided by third parties such as embedded YouTube videos, social media sharing buttons, or external tools. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties directly.
7. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control cookies through:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie settings for major browsers:
Google Ad Settings: Control personalized advertising at https://adssettings.google.com
Industry opt-out tools:
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. BharatSec does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals, though we respect your right to control tracking through the methods described above.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we update it, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
BharatSec (Bharat Security)
Email: support@bharatsec.com
Website: www.bharatsec.com
