Cookie Policy
for zakirkhanlive.com
Last updated: 2026-09-16
This Cookie Policy explains how Zakir Khan Live ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://zakirkhanlive.com (the "Site").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your actions and preferences (e.g., login, language) and enable analytics and advertising functions. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and tags.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category: Strictly necessary | Essential for Site operation (e.g., session management, security). | PHP session cookie (PHPSESSID), CSRF tokens. | No (exempt under DPDPA). |
| Category: Preferences / Functionality | Remember your choices (e.g., language, region). | Language preference cookie. | No, if strictly for your requested service. |
| Category: Analytics | Understand Site usage (pages visited, time spent) in aggregated form. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid). | Yes, if identifiers are used. |
| Category: Marketing / Advertising | Measure ad performance, retargeting, social pixels. | Meta Pixel, Google Ads tags. | Yes. |
We do not use cookies to identify you personally unless you voluntarily provide data (e.g., newsletter signup).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in during a session (if applicable).
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language).
- Analyze traffic and improve Site performance.
- Measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns (with your consent).
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (e.g., analytics, social media, ticketing partners). These parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them:
- Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Data Policy
5. Your Cookie Choices (Consent & Withdrawal)
5.1 How to give or withdraw consent
- Cookie Banner: On your first visit, you'll see a banner to Accept, or Reject cookies.
- Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies via your browser, but this may affect Site functionality.
5.2 Effect of withdrawal
Withdrawing consent stops future non-essential cookies but does not affect prior lawful processing. Some features (e.g., personalized analytics) may no longer work.
6. Cookie List (Illustrative)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie: PHPSESSID | Site (PHP) | Session management | Session | Strictly necessary |
| Cookie: _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 months / 24 hours | Analytics |
| Cookie: fbp | Meta | Ad measurement | 3 months | Marketing |
| Cookie: cookie_consent | Site | Stores your consent choice | 12 months | Preferences |
This list is updated periodically. For the latest, check our Preferences Center.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or technology. Updates will be posted here with a new "Last updated" date.
8. Contact
For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights:
- Email: ankur@beaconlive.in