This Cookie Policy explains how Namma Yatri, Inc. ("Namma Yatri," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at nammayatri.com. This policy is part of our broader commitment to data transparency — we believe you deserve to understand exactly what information is collected when you interact with our website and how that information is used.
This Cookie Policy applies to our website. Our mobile applications use different technical mechanisms for data collection (device identifiers, app analytics SDKs), which are described in our Privacy Policy. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your ability to manage your preferences as explained in Section 6 below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide functionality such as keeping you logged in, and to provide information to the website owners about how the site is being used. Cookies are not programs — they cannot execute code or deliver malware. They are passive data storage files that your browser reads and transmits when you visit a website.
Cookies come in several types. Session cookies are temporary files that exist only during your browsing session and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (defined in the cookie's expiry date) or until you delete them manually. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting directly. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting — typically analytics, advertising, or social media services embedded in the page.
Similar technologies that function like cookies include web beacons (small transparent images that track whether a page or email was viewed), pixels (single-pixel images that record user interactions), local storage (browser-side data storage without expiry dates, used for persistent preferences), and session storage (browser-side storage that clears when the tab is closed). Namma Yatri uses localStorage to store your cookie consent preference — this is the mechanism that remembers whether you have accepted or declined cookies when you return to our site.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to serve several purposes that improve your experience and help us operate our website effectively. Specifically, we use cookies and related technologies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly — certain cookies are technically necessary for the website to operate, including maintaining session state and enabling core interactive features.
- Remember your preferences — we store your cookie consent choice in localStorage so you do not need to respond to the consent banner on every page visit.
- Analyze website usage — analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay, and where they came from. This information helps us improve the website's content, structure, and user experience.
- Measure the performance of our content — we use analytics to understand which news articles and platform documentation pages are most useful to our community, helping us prioritize content creation and maintenance.
- Prevent fraud and abuse — certain technical identifiers help us detect and prevent automated abuse of our website, including bot traffic and automated form submission.
We do not use cookies on our website for advertising or marketing targeting purposes. We do not share cookie-derived data with advertising networks or data brokers. Consistent with our data minimization principles described in our Privacy Policy, we collect only the data necessary for the purposes above.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems without breaking core functionality. They are typically set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can configure your browser to block these cookies, but if you do, some parts of the website may not work as intended.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined) | 1 year | localStorage |
| PHPSESSID / session | Maintains session state for logged-in users on the web portal | Session | First-party |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery on forms | Session | First-party |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify individual users. Analytics data helps us improve our website content and user experience. You may opt out of analytics cookies through the cookie preference center or by using your browser's privacy settings.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ny_analytics | Collects anonymized page view and navigation data | 90 days | First-party |
| _ny_session | Identifies a visit session for analytics grouping | 30 minutes | First-party |
| _ny_ref | Records referral source to understand how visitors find our site | 7 days | First-party |
3.3 Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us understand how the website performs for different users and devices. This includes page load times, error rates, and feature usage patterns. This data is used purely for technical optimization and is not associated with individual user profiles.
3.4 What We Do NOT Use
Consistent with our privacy commitments, Namma Yatri does not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies that track your behavior across other websites
- Third-party social media tracking pixels or buttons that report your activity back to social platforms
- Fingerprinting technologies that identify your device through browser characteristics
- Cookies set by advertising networks or data brokers
- Remarketing cookies that enable targeted advertising on other sites based on your Namma Yatri visits
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses a limited number of third-party services that may set cookies or use similar technologies. We have selected these services based on their privacy practices and contractually require them to use data collected through our website only for providing services to us, not for their own commercial purposes.
Content Delivery Network (CDN): We use a CDN to serve website assets (fonts, CSS, JavaScript) efficiently. The CDN provider may set technical cookies for performance optimization and security purposes. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
Website Hosting: Our hosting provider may set technical cookies for load balancing and security purposes. These are strictly necessary for website availability and do not track individual user behavior.
We do not embed third-party social media widgets, video players with tracking, or other content that would set third-party advertising cookies without your explicit consent.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire after the period shown in the tables above. Analytics data derived from cookies is retained in aggregate form for up to 24 months to enable long-term trend analysis, then deleted. Personal cookie preference choices stored in localStorage persist until you clear your browser data or explicitly change your preference through our cookie management tool.
6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the screen. You can accept all cookies by clicking "Accept All" or manage your preferences by clicking "Manage Preferences." Your choice is stored in your browser's localStorage and will be remembered for future visits. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or by contacting us at privacy@nammayatri.com.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, notify you when a cookie is set, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search and Services > Cookies
- Opera: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Please note that blocking all cookies will affect the functionality of many websites, not just ours. If you block strictly necessary cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
For our mobile applications, similar tracking controls are available through your device's privacy settings. On iOS, you can manage app tracking permissions in Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking. On Android, privacy controls are available in Settings > Privacy. Note that our mobile apps use different technical mechanisms than web cookies; the details are described in our Privacy Policy.
6.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, our limited use of analytics and our commitment to not using advertising or behavioral tracking cookies means that our actual data practices align with the spirit of DNT regardless of the technical signal.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use, add new features to our website, or in response to changes in privacy law or best practices. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For significant changes that affect your privacy rights or our use of analytics cookies, we will also notify you through the cookie consent banner on your next website visit. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Namma Yatri, Inc.
Privacy Team
1701 Directors Blvd, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78744
United States
Email: privacy@nammayatri.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@nammayatri.com
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
Also see: Privacy Policy · Terms of Service