Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 31, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide analytics and personalization features. You can control cookies through your browser settings and can delete them at any time, though this may affect your experience on some websites.
2. Cookies We Use
Below is a comprehensive list of all cookies and tracking technologies used on BollywoodUpdates:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| bollywoodupdates_consent_v1 | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Until cleared |
| sb-[ref]-auth-token | Necessary | Supabase authentication session token | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Necessary | Stripe fraud prevention and machine identifier | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Necessary | Stripe session identifier for fraud prevention | Session |
| __cf_bm | Necessary | Cloudflare bot management and DDoS protection | 30 minutes |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics unique user identifier | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session identifier | 24 hours |
| _gtm | Analytics | Google Tag Manager tracking identifier | Session |
| ph_* | Analytics | PostHog product analytics and feature flags | 1 year |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel for ad retargeting and conversion tracking | 3 months |
| _ttp | Marketing | TikTok Pixel for ad conversion tracking | 13 months |
| li_sugr | Marketing | LinkedIn Insight for ad retargeting | 3 months |
| intercom-* | Preferences | Intercom customer support chat and messaging | 9 months |
| crisp-client* | Preferences | Crisp customer support chat | 6 months |
3. How to Manage Cookies
You have full control over your cookie preferences. Here are your options:
Using Our Cookie Preferences
Click the "Cookie Preferences" button in the footer to open our preference center. You can enable or disable specific cookie categories (Analytics, Marketing, Preferences) while Necessary cookies remain enabled for site functionality.
Browser Settings
You can manage cookies directly in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of third-party tracking through industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance.
4. Last Updated
This Cookie Policy was last updated on March 31, 2026. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal requirements.