Short version: We use essential cookies to run the website and optional analytics cookies to improve it. You can control optional cookies via your browser settings. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.
We also use similar technologies like local storage and session storage in our mobile apps, which serve the same purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential
Strictly Necessary
Required for the website to function. These include login session cookies, CSRF protection tokens, and load balancing cookies. Cannot be disabled.
Optional
Analytics & Performance
Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site — page views, session duration, and popular features. All data is anonymised.
Optional
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings such as language, region, and UI preferences so you don't have to re-enter them each visit.
Optional
Firebase / Crashlytics
In our mobile app, Firebase is used for crash reporting and app performance monitoring. Helps us fix bugs faster.
3. Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| dk_session |
DairyKhata |
Keeps you logged in to your account |
Session / 30 days |
| dk_csrf |
DairyKhata |
Security — prevents cross-site request forgery |
Session |
| _ga, _gid |
Google Analytics |
Distinguish unique users and sessions (anonymised) |
2 years / 24 hours |
| _gat |
Google Analytics |
Throttle request rate |
1 minute |
| dk_prefs |
DairyKhata |
Stores UI preferences (language, theme) |
1 year |
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can control and 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
Note: Disabling essential cookies (like dk_session) will prevent you from logging into DairyKhata. Analytics cookies can be safely disabled without affecting functionality.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Questions About Cookies
