Cookies Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: December 4, 2025
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 a better user experience.
This Cookies Policy explains how BestPortfolio.in ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at bestportfolio.in. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies to provide and improve our services:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and network management. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the website would not work properly without them.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication tokens, security cookies
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on content.
Examples: User preferences, language settings, bookmarked portfolios
3. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works and understand which content is most valuable to our users.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, user behavior analysis
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples: Social media pixels, remarketing tags, advertising network cookies
Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of cookies that may be set when you use BestPortfolio.in:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Essential | Manages user authentication and session state | Session |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Essential | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| user_preferences | Functional | Stores your display preferences and settings | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| cookie_consent | Functional | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our website.
Google Privacy Policy →Social Media Platforms
Our website includes social media features, such as sharing buttons for Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These features may collect your IP address and set cookies to enable the feature to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing them.
Authentication Services
We use Google OAuth for authentication. When you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies to authenticate your session and provide secure access to our services.
Google Cookies Policy →How to Manage and Delete Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in your browser settings.
Important Note
If you choose to reject or delete cookies, this could affect the functionality and performance of our website. Some features may not work properly, and you may not be able to access certain parts of the website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
- Click the menu icon (three dots) in the top right corner
- Select "Settings" → "Privacy and security"
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu icon (three lines) in the top right corner
- Select "Settings" → "Privacy & Security"
- Scroll to "Cookies and Site Data"
- Manage your cookie preferences
Safari (macOS)
- Click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences" → "Privacy"
- Choose your cookie blocking preferences
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the menu icon (three dots) in the top right corner
- Select "Settings" → "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Cookies and data stored"
- Adjust your cookie settings
Safari (iOS)
- Open the "Settings" app
- Scroll down and tap "Safari"
- Scroll to "Privacy & Security"
- Toggle "Block All Cookies" or manage site-specific settings
Other Tools to Manage Cookies
- Browser Add-ons: Install browser extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin to manage cookies and trackers
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings (note: not all websites honor this signal)
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can choose to disable or delete cookies, doing so may impact your experience on BestPortfolio.in:
Without Essential Cookies
- • Cannot log in or maintain your session
- • Security features may not work
- • Core functionality will be impaired
Without Functional Cookies
- • Settings and preferences won't be saved
- • Bookmarks may not persist
- • Personalized features unavailable
Without Analytics Cookies
- • We can't improve site performance
- • Unable to identify popular content
- • Limited understanding of user needs
Without Marketing Cookies
- • Ads may be less relevant to you
- • You may see duplicate ads
- • Social sharing features limited
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy: