Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. Similar technologies include HttpOnly cookies, sessionStorage, and tracking pixels. These technologies allow a website to recognise your device, store preferences, and understand how you interact with the site.
2. How We Use Cookies and Browser Storage
2.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary
These are required for the Platform to function correctly and cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
| Technology | Name / Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HttpOnly cookie | gpu_platform_token | Stores your authenticated session token in a cookie that JavaScript cannot read, reducing XSS token theft risk. | Up to 30 days or until you log out |
2.2 Analytics
We use analytics to understand how you interact with the Platform and to improve the user experience.
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Cookie-based? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Vercel Inc. | Collects anonymised, aggregated page-view and performance data. Does not use cookies or collect personally identifiable information. | No — cookieless |
Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and does not require cookie consent. More details: Vercel Analytics Privacy.
2.3 Third-Party / Payment
When you initiate a credit purchase, the Razorpay checkout widget is loaded. Razorpay may set its own cookies or use browser storage to manage the payment session.
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies / browser storage | Razorpay | Facilitates secure payment processing and fraud prevention during the checkout session. | Session / as per Razorpay's policy |
Razorpay's cookie and privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy.
2.4 Cookies We Do NOT Use
For transparency, the Platform does not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies — We do not serve ads or use retargeting
- Social media tracking cookies — We do not embed social media trackers
- Cross-site tracking cookies — We do not track you across other websites
3. Managing Cookies and Session Storage
3.1 Browser Settings
You can manage or delete cookies through your 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
3.2 Clearing Session Cookies
To clear your authentication session and log out:
- Use the Log Out button in the Platform (recommended)
- Alternatively, clear site cookies for in2peta.com in your browser settings or developer tools
3.3 Impact of Disabling
4. Data Collected Through These Technologies
| Data Type | Collected By | Personal Data? |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication state (session token) | IN2PETA (HttpOnly cookie) | Yes — contains user identifier |
| Page views and performance metrics | Vercel Analytics | No — anonymised and aggregated |
| Payment session data | Razorpay | Yes — processed by Razorpay under their privacy policy |
For full details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
5. 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. If changes are material, we will notify you through the Platform or by email.
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