Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us:

Remember your preferences and login status
Understand how you use our property search features
Improve website performance and user experience
Keep your sessions secure (admin, dealer, user dashboards)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

✓ Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are required for website functionality and cannot be disabled:

XSRF-TOKEN, session: Authentication and security (framework)
Session cookies: Maintain login state for Admin, Dealer, and User panels
CSRF protection: Prevent unauthorized actions
Filter preferences: Remember property search filters (city, type, BHK)

📊 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand website usage and improve services:

Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat): Track page views, user behavior, property search patterns (anonymous data)
Purpose: Measure traffic, popular properties, conversion rates
Retention: Up to 2 years
Status: Currently in setup phase

🎯 Functionality Cookies

Enhance user experience with personalized features:

Remember user preferences (language, location: Mohali, Chandigarh)
Save property search history and favorites
Display recently viewed properties

🚫 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

Currently NOT in use:

Google Ads: Application submitted, not yet approved
Facebook Pixel: Not implemented
Third-party retargeting: None active
Note: We will update this policy and notify users before implementing any marketing cookies

3. How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings:

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

⚠️ Important Note:

Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality:

• Login/logout features may not work properly
• Property search filters won't be saved
• Admin, Dealer, and User dashboards may malfunction
• Form submissions may fail

Opt-Out Options:

Google Analytics: Install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Do Not Track: Enable in your browser settings (we respect DNT signals)

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our website:

Google Analytics: For traffic analysis
Bootstrap CDN: For styling (no tracking)
Font Awesome: For icons (no tracking)
Google reCAPTCHA: For spam prevention on registration forms

Note: We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

5. Legal Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with:

Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 - India: Transparent data collection practices
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU: For international users
Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) - India: Data security standards
ePrivacy Directive: Cookie consent requirements

Your Rights: You have the right to access, modify, or delete cookie data. Contact us at property.bazaar788899@gmail.com for assistance.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookie Type	Duration	Purpose
Session Cookies	Until browser closes	Login authentication, form data
CSRF Token	2 hours	Security protection
Google Analytics	Up to 2 years	Traffic analysis
Preferences	30 days	User settings, filters

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

Changes in cookie technology or practices
New features or services on our platform
Legal or regulatory requirements
Implementation of marketing cookies (with prior notice)

📢 Important: Significant changes will be notified via email to registered users or through a prominent notice on our website. Please review this policy periodically.

8. Contact & Questions

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding cookies:

Email:

property.bazaar788899@gmail.com

Phone/WhatsApp:

+91-7888998466

Address:

BHK Property Bazaar
Mohali, Punjab, India

Website:

www.bhkproperty.in

Response Time: We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours during business days.