01. What Are Cookies & Local Storage?
Cookies and modern web storage technologies (localStorage and sessionStorage) are small data files placed on your computer, mobile device, or tablet when you visit our website (www.handiads.com).
At HandiAds ("we", "us", or "our") — founded by Hiten Patadiya and headquartered in Anjar, Kachchh, Gujarat, India, we prioritize transparent data sovereignty. We utilize cookies strictly to ensure core site stability, deliver our automated Calendly scheduling engine, and measure anonymized advertising efficiency.
02. Categories of Cookies & Technologies We Deploy
1. Strictly Necessary & Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies and storage items are fundamental for website security, user authentication, and enabling core functionalities such as our 30-minute consultation scheduler, anti-CSRF protections, and remembering your cookie consent choice. The website cannot function securely without these files.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies (GA4)
User ConfigurableWe deploy Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP Anonymization enabled to gather aggregate telemetry on visitors: page load latency, button interactions, and scroll depth. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information (PII) and help us continually refine our website UX.
3. Attribution & Conversion APIs (Meta CAPI Server-Side)
Server-Side EncryptedRather than injecting aggressive 3rd-party tracking pixels that leak browser cookies or get blocked by ad-blockers, HandiAds utilizes Meta Conversions API (CAPI v21). When a high-intent consultation is scheduled, attribution hashes are securely transmitted directly via server-to-server TLS encryption using SHA-256 protocols, guaranteeing zero client-side tracking pollution.
03. Inventory of Cookies & Local Storage Items
| Identifier | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| handiads_cookie_consent | localStorage | 1 Year | Stores your explicit cookie consent and category preferences. |
| _ga / _ga_* | Analytics Cookie | 2 Years | Google Analytics 4 anonymous telemetry and engagement measurement. |
| sb_session / auth | Session Token | Session | Protects API booking endpoints and prevents form spam / abuse. |
04. How to Manage or Revoke Your Cookie Consent
You hold complete authority over your tracking preferences at all times:
- In-Page Consent Controller: Click on "Cookie Preferences" in our website footer at any time to open the preference manager and reconfigure your choices.
- Browser Cache Clearance: Clearing your browser’s cookies and local storage will immediately revoke saved preferences and trigger a fresh consent prompt upon your next visit.
- Browser Tracking Protection: Modern browsers (Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Brave) provide native settings to block third-party cookies or transmit "Do Not Track" / Global Privacy Control (GPC) headers. HandiAds respects automated GPC signals.
05. Compliance with DPDP Act 2023 & GDPR
Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act 2023) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), non-essential cookies and analytics identifiers require verifiable and revocable consent.
06. Inquiries & Data Privacy Officer
For questions or formal inquiries regarding our cookie policies and data processing protocols, please contact:
HandiAds Agency (Attn: Hiten Patadiya, Founder)
Headquarters: Anjar, Kachchh, Gujarat, India
Official Business Email: info@handiads.com
Official WhatsApp: +91 99743 99797