Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies babu88-pakistan.net uses, why we use them and how you can manage or disable them. We use cookies to make the site function correctly and to understand how visitors use our content.

Last updated: April 2026

What are cookies

What Cookies Are and How They Work

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit – such as your language preference or whether you have accepted the cookie notice. Cookies do not contain personal financial data and cannot be used to access your accounts.

Cookies are stored locally on your phone or computer and sent back to our servers each time you visit. Most cookies have an expiry period after which they are automatically deleted. You can also delete cookies manually through your browser settings at any time.

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Essential Cookies

ALWAYS ACTIVE – Cannot be disabled

Required for the website to function. Without these cookies the site cannot load correctly, remember your cookie preferences or maintain basic security measures.

Examples: session ID, cookie consent record, CSRF security token

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Analytics Cookies

OPTIONAL – Can be disabled

Help us understand how visitors use the site – which pages are most read, how long visitors stay and where they come from. We use this data to improve content quality. No personally identifiable information is collected.

Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), page view tracking

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Affiliate Tracking Cookies

OPTIONAL – Can be disabled

Set when you click a link to an affiliate partner. Records that you came from our site so we receive commission if you register. These cookies do not affect prices you pay or terms you receive – they only affect which site receives the referral credit.

Examples: referral source ID, click timestamp, partner identifier

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Preference Cookies

OPTIONAL – Can be disabled

Remember your site preferences such as language selection and whether you have dismissed notices. Disabling these means preferences reset on each visit.

Examples: language preference, dismissed banner record

Cookie details

Cookies Used on This Site

Cookie name	Purpose	Duration	Type
cookie_consent	Records your cookie consent choice	1 year	Essential
session_id	Maintains your session as you browse	Session	Essential
csrf_token	Security token to prevent form attacks	Session	Essential
_ga	Google Analytics – distinguishes users	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics – distinguishes users	24 hours	Analytics
_gat	Google Analytics – throttles request rate	1 minute	Analytics
ref_id	Records affiliate referral source	30 days	Affiliate
click_id	Tracks affiliate click for commission	30 days	Affiliate
lang_pref	Remembers your language preference	1 year	Preference
notice_dismissed	Records dismissed site notices	30 days	Preference

Your choices

How to Manage and Delete Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will affect site functionality. Disabling analytics and affiliate cookies has no impact on your browsing experience.

📱 Chrome on Android

The most common browser for Pakistani users on mobile.

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Block all cookies or Clear browsing data

📱 Safari on iPhone

Default browser on all iPhones used in Pakistan.

iPhone Settings → Safari → Privacy → Block All Cookies → Toggle on. Or: Clear History and Website Data

🖥 Chrome on Desktop

Most common desktop browser among Pakistani users.

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → See all site data and permissions → Delete all

🖥 Firefox on Desktop

Alternative desktop browser with strong privacy controls.

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data → check Cookies and Site Data

Google Analytics opt-out: To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Questions about cookies: Contact our team at editor@babu88-pakistan.net. We respond within 48 hours.