1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your preferences or session status — making your next visit more efficient and the site more useful to you.
Cookies are not programs and cannot execute code or deliver viruses. They are simply data stored on your device that the website can read when you return. Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by third-party services (like Google Analytics) embedded on the site are "third-party cookies."
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They do not collect personal information and are not used for tracking or marketing.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | EkbetIndia.com | Maintains your session state as you browse the site | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| cookie_consent | EkbetIndia.com | Remembers whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies | 12 months |
| csrf_token | EkbetIndia.com | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery on forms | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are most popular, how long users stay, and where they come from. This information is aggregated and anonymised; it does not identify individual users. We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users. Used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for site analytics reports | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Stores session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users. Used to count and track page views | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics (limits data collection at high traffic) | 1 minute |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking entirely by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
2.3 Affiliate / Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on this site that leads to Ekbet, a tracking cookie is set to attribute any subsequent registration or deposit to EkbetIndia.com for commission purposes. This cookie records only a click identifier and timestamp — not your personal details.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| aff_id | Ekbet (via affiliate redirect) | Identifies that a visit to Ekbet originated from EkbetIndia.com | 30 days |
| click_id | Affiliate network | Unique click identifier for commission tracking | 30 days |
2.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices on this website to improve your experience on return visits.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ui_theme | EkbetIndia.com | Remembers your display preference (light/dark) if theme switching is available | 6 months |
| lang_pref | EkbetIndia.com | Remembers your language preference | 12 months |
3. What We Do Not Use
EkbetIndia.com does not use:
- Advertising or retargeting cookies (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel) — we do not run paid advertising campaigns that track users across the web.
- Social media cookies — we do not embed social media share buttons or widgets that set third-party social cookies.
- Cross-site tracking — we do not share cookie data with third parties for the purpose of tracking you on other websites.
4. How to Manage and Delete Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here is how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
| Browser | Cookie Management Path |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data |
| Samsung Internet (Android) | Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences |
Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Strictly necessary cookies (session cookies and the consent record) cannot be disabled without affecting site operation.
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit EkbetIndia.com, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. You may:
- Accept all cookies — including analytics and preference cookies.
- Accept essential only — only strictly necessary cookies are set; analytics and tracking cookies are not loaded.
- Manage preferences — enable or disable specific cookie categories.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, which will re-trigger the consent banner. You can also email us at [email protected] to request clarification on any cookie matter.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes to the technologies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
7. Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected] or visit our contact page.