Cookies Policy
Last Updated: December 2, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
pixshiv uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how our Services are being used. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by pixshiv directly. We use first-party cookies to:
- Remember your login information
- Store your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve website functionality and performance
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by third-party services we use on our website. Third-party cookies may be used by:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Social Media Platforms: To enable social sharing functionality
- Advertising Networks: To deliver targeted advertisements
- Payment Processors: To process secure payments
4. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
4.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through our website.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years | Performance |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours | Performance |
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores user preferences | 1 year | Functionality |
| consent_status | Records cookie consent choice | 1 year | Essential |
6. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Receive a notification before a cookie is stored
- Delete cookies after closing the browser
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.3 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, we present a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
6.4 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics:Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising:Digital Advertising Alliance
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be limited. Essential cookies are required for the website to work, and disabling them may prevent you from using certain features.
8. Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as tracking pixels or clear GIFs) on our website and in emails. These are small graphic images used to track user behavior, such as:
- Whether an email has been opened
- Which links have been clicked
- How users interact with website content
9. Local Storage
We may also use local storage technologies, such as HTML5 local storage and IndexedDB, to store certain information on your device. Local storage allows us to store larger amounts of data than traditional cookies and persists even after you close your browser.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.
11. Mobile Device Identifiers
When you access our Services through a mobile device, we may collect mobile device identifiers (such as your device's UDID or advertising identifier). You can reset your mobile advertising identifier or opt out of interest-based advertising through your device settings.
12. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes in applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
13. More Information
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email:info@pixshiv.com
- Phone:+91 94105 69992
- Address: pixshiv, Lane no 4, sector 4, Rishikesh, UK 249201