Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit websites or use mobile applications. They are widely used to make websites and apps work more efficiently and provide information to the owners.

Cookies may be set by the website/app you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website/app (third-party cookies).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Purpose	Description	Type
Essential Cookies	Required for the app to function properly. These include authentication cookies, security cookies, and session cookies.	Essential
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience (language preference, region settings).	Functional
Performance Cookies	Collect information about how you use our app to improve performance and fix bugs.	Analytics
Location Cookies	Remember your location preferences for delivery services and mapping.	Functional
Security Cookies	Detect fraud, abuse, and malicious activity to keep our platform secure.	Essential

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that remain in your device's memory only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close the app.

3.2 Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our app.

3.3 First-Party Cookies

Set directly by Apni Angithi Rider App for essential functionality.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Set by our trusted partners for analytics and performance monitoring.

4. Specific Cookies Used

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
auth_token	Authentication and session management	Session	Essential
rider_session	Maintain your delivery session	24 hours	Essential
location_pref	Remember your preferred delivery zones	30 days	Functional
app_settings	Store your app preferences and settings	90 days	Functional
_ga (Google Analytics)	Distinguish unique users	2 years	Analytics
_gid (Google Analytics)	Distinguish unique users	24 hours	Analytics
performance_tracking	Track app performance and crash reports	7 days	Analytics

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your device and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site and some services and functionalities may not work.

5.2 App Settings

Within the Apni Angithi Rider App, you can:

• Clear app cache and cookies from Settings → Privacy → Clear Cache
• Manage location permissions in your device settings
• Opt-out of analytics tracking (contact support for assistance)

5.3 Device Settings

To manage cookies on your mobile device:

• Android: Settings → Apps → Apni Angithi Rider → Storage → Clear Cache
• iOS: Settings → General → iPhone Storage → Apni Angithi Rider → Offload App

6. Your Rights & Choices

Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies:

• Right to Access: Know what cookies are being used
• Right to Control: Manage cookie preferences
• Right to Object: Opt-out of non-essential cookies
• Right to Delete: Clear cookies from your device

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any significant changes through:

• In-app notifications
• Email communications
• Updated version number and date on this page

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:

• Email:support@apniangithi.com
• Phone: +91 1244125158
• Address: FF-112, Ninex RMG Residency, Sector 37C, Gurgaon, Haryana