Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
Short version: Gurughar360.ca uses strictly necessary cookies for authentication, and Google Analytics solely to understand aggregate usage patterns (geography and device/browser type). We do not use advertising, retargeting, or behavioural tracking cookies.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently. This policy explains the limited use of cookies on the Gurughar360.ca platform.
Cookies We Use
We use only strictly necessary cookies — those required for core platform functionality. We do not deploy any optional, preference, analytics, or advertising cookies.
1. Session Cookie
- Name:
connect.sid (or similar session identifier)
- Purpose: Maintains your authenticated session while you are logged in. This cookie is essential — without it you cannot log in or use any features that require authentication.
- Duration: Session (expires when your browser is closed) or up to 24 hours, whichever comes first.
- Set by: Gurughar360.ca
2. Google OAuth Cookies
- Purpose: If you choose to sign in using Google (Sign in with Google), Google sets cookies as part of the OAuth 2.0 authentication flow. These cookies are necessary to complete the login process.
- Duration: Varies; controlled by Google.
- Set by: Google LLC. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
3. Google Analytics Cookies
- Purpose: We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate, anonymised usage patterns — specifically which geographic regions access the platform and what browsers and device types are used. This helps us improve the platform experience. We do not use Google Analytics for advertising, remarketing, interest profiling, or individual user tracking.
- Cookies set:
_ga, _ga_<ID> (and occasionally _gid). These cookies assign an anonymous client identifier.
- Duration: Up to 2 years (
_ga); 24 hours (_gid).
- Set by: Google LLC. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy. IP anonymisation is enabled.
Cookies We Do NOT Use
We explicitly do not use any of the following:
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Retargeting or remarketing cookies
- Behavioural profiling or interest-based tracking cookies
- Social media tracking pixels or cookies
- Any cookies that identify you personally across third-party websites
- Preference or personalisation cookies beyond what is strictly necessary
Managing Cookies
Because we only use strictly necessary cookies, disabling them through your browser will prevent you from logging in and using the platform. Most browsers allow you to view and delete cookies through their settings or developer tools.
For Google OAuth cookies, you may manage Google's cookies through your Google Account settings.
Changes to This Policy
If we ever change our cookie practices, we will update this page and revise the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will be communicated through the platform.
Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy may be directed to: info@gurughar360.ca