Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how CareerPathIndia.in (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and how you can control them.

Effective date: 14 August 2025 • Jurisdiction: Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India

Made for India (DPDP + SPDI Rules)

Quick summary:

We use cookies to run the site, measure usage, and—where enabled—personalise content or attribute affiliate clicks.
You can change preferences any time via or your browser settings.
Essential cookies run to keep the site secure and functional; all others need your consent.

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies like localStorage, sessionStorage, and pixel tags to store or read information for the purposes described below.

2) Why we use them

Strictly necessary — to deliver pages, keep you logged in (admin areas), prevent abuse, and remember core choices (e.g., cookie consent).
Performance/analytics — to understand visits, popular pages, and improve content.
Functional — to remember preferences like language or form choices.
Advertising & affiliate — to measure campaigns and attribute affiliate referrals (no extra cost to you).

You can give or withdraw consent for non‑essential categories using our or by changing your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality.

4) Cookies we may use

Note: The exact cookies can vary over time as we update our tools. We regularly review and update this list.

Name	Provider	Purpose	Category	Retention
khfa_cookie_consent	CareerPathIndia.in	Stores your cookie preferences	Strictly necessary	12 months
wordpress_logged_in_* / wp-settings-*	CareerPathIndia.in (WordPress)	Admin/session management for site editors	Strictly necessary	Session / up to 1 year
__cf_bm	Cloudflare	Bot management & traffic protection	Strictly necessary	Up to 30 minutes
_ga, _ga_<id>, _gid	Google Analytics	Website analytics & usage insights	Performance/analytics	_ga: 2 years; _gid: 24 hours
_gcl_au	Google	Ad/measurement & conversion tracking	Advertising	3 months
_fbp	Meta	Ad delivery & retargeting measurement	Advertising	3 months
aff_ref / ref / partner_id	Affiliate networks	Tracks referrals for commissions	Advertising & affiliate	7–30 days
ytprefs / CONSENT	YouTube	Stores video/embedding preferences	Functional	Varies by browser

5) How to control cookies in your browser

Chrome: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies and other site data.
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
Safari (Mac): Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Android / iOS: In your browser/app settings, look for Privacy or Site Data options.

6) Retention

Cookies have different lifespans as listed above. Preference records (like your consent) are generally kept for up to 12 months unless you clear your browser storage earlier.

7) Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date and may show a notice on the site.

8) Contact

Questions about cookies on our site? Email admin@careerpathindia.in.