Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This policy explains how GST Billing Pro uses cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our services.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.

GST Billing Pro uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and session storage) to:

  • Keep you logged in to your account securely
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Protect your account from unauthorized access
  • Analyze how you use the platform to improve our services
  • Provide personalized features and functionality

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.

Required

auth_token

HTTP Cookie

Purpose: Authentication - Maintains your login session

Duration: Session or 10 days (if 'Remember Me' selected)

csrf_token

HTTP Cookie

Purpose: Security - Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks

Duration: Session

session_id

HTTP Cookie

Purpose: Session Management - Tracks your active session on the platform

Duration: Session

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization but are not essential.

theme_preference

Local Storage

Purpose: UI Preference - Remembers your light/dark mode selection

Duration: 1 year

language_pref

Local Storage

Purpose: Localization - Stores your language preference

Duration: 1 year

sidebar_collapsed

Local Storage

Purpose: UI State - Remembers your sidebar expand/collapse preference

Duration: 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use the platform to improve user experience.

_ga

HTTP Cookie

Purpose: Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users

Duration: 2 years

_ga_*

HTTP Cookie

Purpose: Google Analytics - Maintains session state

Duration: 2 years

analytics_events

HTTP Cookie

Purpose: Usage Analytics - Tracks feature usage and user interactions

Duration: 30 days

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set their own cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. Google may use this data in accordance with their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Payment Processors

When you make payments, our payment processor (Razorpay/Stripe) may set cookies to process your transaction securely. These cookies are governed by the payment processor's privacy policy.

Cloudinary

We use Cloudinary for file storage and delivery. Cloudinary may set cookies to optimize content delivery and performance.

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Receive notifications when websites set cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core platform features.

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Edge

Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Our Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences for GST Billing Pro through your account settings:

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@gstbillingpro.com

Support: cryptominds.developers@gmail.com

Phone: +91 XXXXX XXXXX

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.