This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them. Short version: we only use Google Analytics, and you can turn it off any time.
The short version: We use one type of cookie — Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use our website. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or retargeting. We do not sell your data.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner about how the site is being used.
Cookies cannot run programs, carry viruses, or access your personal files. They simply store small pieces of information that help websites work more effectively.
We use one category of cookies on our website:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views for this website | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (shorter duration) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
These cookies help us understand how many people visit our site, which pages are most popular, and where visitors come from (e.g. Sydney, Melbourne). We see aggregate patterns — not individual identities.
Google's use of data collected through these cookies is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
You have full control over cookies. You can:
How to manage cookies in your browser:
Please note: disabling cookies may affect how some websites function, but it will not affect your ability to use The Indian Story's website or submit an enquiry.
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add new tools to our website that use cookies. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.
We will not add advertising or retargeting cookies without updating this policy first.
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch.
You can also read our full Privacy Policy for more detail on how we handle your personal information.
Abhishek Sabu — The Indian Story
Email: hello@theindianstory.com.au
Website: www.theindianstory.com.au