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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Desi Guide ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar browser storage technologies (such as localStorage and sessionStorage) when you visit desi.guide.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone by your web browser. They allow websites to remember your device, preserve your login session, and retain your city-state location preferences across page navigation.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required

Essential for enabling core site features, such as user login authentication (JWT tokens), session persistence, and security verification. The platform cannot function properly without these cookies.

2. Preferences & Functional Cookies

Optional

Enables Desi Guide to remember your preferences across visits, such as your selected US Metro Hub (LocationContext: Houston, Dallas, NYC), dietary filters (Halal, Zabihah, Pure Veg), and notification sound preferences.

3. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Optional

Helps us analyze aggregate traffic patterns, page load times, and feature adoption (via Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity) so we can optimize speed and mobile responsiveness.

4. Targeted & Promotional Cookies

Optional

Used to deliver relevant local community event announcements and sponsored merchant promotions tailored to your general geographic metro area.

Managing and Disabling Cookies

Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to reject all non-essential cookies or notify you whenever a cookie is set:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies.
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from logging into your user account or accessing the business workspace.

Change Your Cookie Choices

You can update or revoke your consent for functional, analytics, and promotional cookies at any time.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or tracking technologies, please contact our compliance desk at [email protected].