Cookie Policy
UrduSoftBooks.com | Last Updated: June 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — temporary files that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — files that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually.
- First-party cookies — set directly by UrduSoftBooks.com.
- Third-party cookies — set by external services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense).
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on UrduSoftBooks.com:
| Category | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core website functions such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas. The site cannot function properly without these. | Session / Persistent |
| Performance & Analytics | Collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site (pages visited, time spent, errors). We use Google Analytics for this purpose. | Persistent |
| Functionality | Remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language, dark/light mode) to provide a more personalized experience. | Persistent |
| Advertising | Used by Google AdSense and similar partners to show relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity. | Persistent |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services we integrate with. These services may use cookies to:
- Track your browser across multiple websites to build an interest profile.
- Display targeted advertisements relevant to you.
- Measure the performance of their services.
Key third-party services that may place cookies include:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense — advertising (Google Ads Policy)
- Blogger / Blogspot — platform infrastructure cookies
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.
4. Your Rights Under Privacy Law
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding cookies and personal data:
You have the right to know what cookies are set on your device and what data they collect.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising) at any time via your browser settings.
You can delete cookies already stored on your device at any time through your browser settings.
Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
5. How to Manage & Block Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
Managing Cookies in Popular Browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
- Safari (Mac/iOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site Settings → Cookies
Opt Out of Interest-Based Advertising:
6. Cookie Duration
Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until their expiry date or until you delete them. The duration of third-party cookies is determined by the respective third party and is outside our control.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us through our Contact Page.
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated in June 2025. It applies to all users of UrduSoftBooks.com.
