Cookie Summary
We use essential cookies (session, CSRF) for site functionality, analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand usage, and advertising cookies (Google AdSense) for personalized ads. You can manage all cookies through your browser settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. Without them, certain features would not work.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
penkara-session | Maintains your login session and preferences | Session |
XSRF-TOKEN | Protects against CSRF attacks | 2 hours |
Essential cookies cannot be disabled — they are required for the website to function. However, they do not collect any personal information for marketing purposes.
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes users (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
_gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Advertising Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Google AdSense conversion tracking | 3 months |
| DoubleClick cookies | Ad serving and targeting | Varies |
Third-Party Cookies
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Fraud prevention, session management | stripe.com/privacy |
| PayPal | Payment processing | paypal.com/privacy |
| PayMob | Payment processing | paymob.com/privacy |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Bot protection | policies.google.com |
| Social Platforms | Social login (Google, Facebook, GitHub) | Respective privacy policies |
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies:
Opt Out of Analytics
Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics.
Opt Out of Personalized Advertising
Visit Google Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative to opt out of personalized ads.
Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Essential cookies are required for login, form submissions, and security features. Disabling them may prevent these features from working.
Consent
By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies, in compliance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: support@penkara.com
- Contact Form: penkara.com/contact