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Which cookies and browser storage HinduTone uses, why, and how to change or withdraw your consent at any time. Last updated 9 November 2026.
What we store and why
| Name | Type | Purpose | When it is set |
|---|---|---|---|
hindutone-consent | Browser storage (localStorage) | Remembers your cookie choice so the banner is not shown again. | Always (strictly necessary) |
hindutone-theme | Browser storage (localStorage) | Remembers light or dark mode. | Only if you switch theme |
ht-d27-checklist, ht-d27-budget, ht-d27-currency, ht-d27-city | Browser storage (localStorage) | Saves your Diwali 2027 planner ticks, budget estimates and city on your own device. Never sent to HinduTone. | Only if you use the planner |
_ga, _ga_* | Cookie (Google Analytics 4) | Counts visits and pages read so we can see which articles help readers. Google Consent Mode keeps these off until you accept. | Only after you accept |
__gads, __gpi, IDE and other Google ad cookies | Cookie (Google AdSense / DoubleClick) | Serve and measure the ads that fund HinduTone. Personalised ads only if you accept; otherwise Google shows limited, non-personalised ads. | Personalised ads only after you accept |
payload-token | Cookie | Keeps HinduTone staff signed in to the admin area. | Staff only |
What we do not do
- The Panchang pages (/panchang/) set no cookie and do not ask for your location. Your city is part of the page address you choose.
- We do not sell personal data, and planner or budget entries never leave your device.
Your choices
You can change or withdraw consent at any time with the Privacy settings link in the footer of every page. You can also delete cookies and site data in your browser settings, and opt out of personalised Google ads at Google Ad Settings.
For how we handle personal information more generally, see our Privacy Policy. Questions: contact us.