Small files, full transparency
A clear, honest list of every cookie we use - what it does, why we use it, and exactly how to control it. No buried fine print.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file - often just a few characters - that a website places on your device when you visit. It cannot read your hard drive, install software, or harm your device in any way.
Think of it as a library card. When you walk into a library again, the card reminds the librarian of who you are, what books you have borrowed, and where you left off reading. It is convenience, nothing more.
Cookies on lakhdatariyan.com serve four simple purposes: keep you logged in, remember your cart and wishlist, protect against fraud, and help us understand which products you love (anonymously).
You can disable cookies at any time. The site will still work - some conveniences will simply turn off.
Small files, big convenience
A cookie is just a tiny line of text. Nothing more, nothing less.
Four categories
We have grouped every cookie we use into four clear categories. The first is essential and cannot be disabled. The other three are entirely your choice.
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function - logging you in, keeping items in your cart, securing forms against fraud. Without these, the site simply will not work. They do not track you across other websites and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session - keeps you logged in | Until browser closes |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery on forms | Session |
| cart_id | Identifies your cart so items persist if you reload | 30 days |
| lr_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences so we do not ask again | 12 months |
Functional cookies
These remember your choices to make your next visit smoother - your wishlist if you are browsing without an account, your preferred language, your recently viewed pieces. If you turn these off, you can still shop normally, but you may need to re-enter preferences each visit.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lr_wishlist | Saves your wishlist when you are not logged in | 30 days |
| lr_recent_viewed | Shows you recently viewed pieces for quick return | 30 days |
| lr_currency | Remembers your selected currency display | 6 months |
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation to understand which pages people love, which fail, and how to improve the site. The data is aggregated - we cannot identify you personally. If you disable these, the site works perfectly - we just learn a little less.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes anonymous users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users across a single day | 24 hours |
Marketing cookies
These allow us to show you Lakhdata Riyan pieces on social media (Facebook, Instagram) based on your interests. We use Meta Pixel for this, only after you opt in. If you do not opt in, you will see no Lakhdata Riyan ads from us. If you opt in, the ads you do see should at least be relevant.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel - tracks ad effectiveness | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel - identifies which ad you clicked | 3 months |
How to disable cookies
Every modern browser lets you accept, block, or delete cookies. Here is how to find the setting in the four most common browsers.
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Menu → Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Quick answers
What happens if I block all cookies?
If you block all cookies including essential ones, the site will not function properly - you will not be able to log in, add items to cart, or complete checkout. Razorpay requires session cookies for fraud protection.
If you block only optional cookies (functional, analytics, marketing), the site works fine - you just lose conveniences like wishlist persistence and personalised browsing.
Do you use cookies for advertising on other websites?
Only if you have explicitly opted in to Marketing cookies. If you accept marketing cookies, Meta Pixel can show you Lakhdata Riyan pieces on Facebook and Instagram that match your browsing.
We do not currently use Google Ads, retargeting networks, or behavioural advertising platforms beyond Meta. If we add any, we will update this page and ask for your fresh consent.
Are cookies safe? Can they steal my data?
Cookies are just text files. They cannot read your hard drive, install software, or access anything outside the website that placed them. They cannot transmit viruses, run code, or capture passwords.
The data inside our cookies is either anonymous (analytics) or specific to lakhdatariyan.com (cart, session). The most sensitive thing in our cookies is your session token, which is encrypted and cannot be reused on any other site.
Do you use third-party tracking cookies?
We use exactly three third-party services that set cookies on our domain:
Google Analytics (optional, anonymised) - to measure site performance.
Meta Pixel (optional, opt-in only) - for relevant Facebook/Instagram ads.
Razorpay (essential) - for payment fraud protection during checkout.
We do not use third-party advertising trackers, data brokers, or cross-site tracking networks of any kind.
Will I have to accept cookies every visit?
No. Once you accept or decline, your choice is saved for 12 months in the lr_consent cookie. After 12 months, we ask again - this is best practice and required by most data protection laws.
You can also change your preferences any time by clicking "Manage cookie settings" in the section above, or by clearing the lr_consent cookie in your browser.
Are cookies the same as data tracking?
Cookies are one tool that can be used for tracking, but they are not the same thing. A cookie that remembers your cart is not tracking. A cookie that follows you across hundreds of websites to build an advertising profile is.
We use cookies for the first kind, not the second. Our analytics cookies are anonymised. Our marketing cookies require your active opt-in. We do not sell cookie data to anyone - ever.
Still have questions?
If anything about our use of cookies is unclear, write to us. We respond personally - in plain language, never in lawyer-speak.
Email privacy team