Cookie Policy

Last updated: 3 September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how IndiaRealTime ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies (like browser local storage) on https://indiarealtime.com/, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you signed in where relevant, and help site owners understand how the site is used. "Local storage" works similarly but is stored directly by your browser rather than sent with every request.

2. Cookies and Storage We Use

2.1 Strictly necessary

Essential to basic site functioning, for example, security-related cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery. These cannot be switched off without breaking core functionality.

2.2 Functional (browser local storage)

We use your browser's local storage (not a traditional cookie, but similar in purpose) to remember the cities you've "starred" on the homepage's "My locations" list. This stays on your own device; we don't receive or store it on our servers.

2.3 Analytics (if enabled)

If we enable an analytics service such as Google Analytics, it may set cookies to help us understand aggregate traffic patterns: which pages are visited, how often, and from roughly where. These cookies do not identify you by name.

2.4 Advertising (if enabled)

If we enable Google AdSense or another ad network, Google and its advertising partners may set cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites, and to measure ad performance. See Section 4 of our Privacy Policy for details and opt-out links.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Site may be set by third parties we work with (currently or in the future) such as Google (Analytics/AdSense) or affiliate networks. We don't control these cookies directly; they're governed by that third party's own privacy policy.

4. Managing Cookies

Most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies through their settings:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Blocking all cookies may affect parts of the Site that rely on them. You can also opt out of personalised advertising specifically via Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. There is no common industry standard for responding to it yet, so the Site does not currently change its behaviour based on that signal.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as the Site's use of cookies changes, for example, when advertising or analytics is enabled. The date at the top will always reflect the latest version.

7. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email privacy@indiarealtime.com.