Cookie Policy
How Shree Banarasi Sarees uses cookies, session identifiers, and analytics technologies to optimize your shopping experience.
This Cookie Policy explains how Shree Banarasi Sarees ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar client-side storage technologies on our website (shreebanarasisarees.in).
We believe in total transparency. We only employ cookies strictly necessary to operate your shopping cart and user session, along with privacy-respecting performance analytics. We do not use invasive third-party behavioral advertising trackers or social media tracking pixels.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text data files placed on your smartphone, tablet, or computer browser when you visit websites. They enable the website to "remember" your actions over time (such as which saree is currently in your shopping bag, whether you are logged in, and your selected delivery pincode) so you do not have to re-enter them on every page reload.
In addition to cookies, modern web applications utilize Local Storage and IndexedDB (such as Dexie.js in our application) to cache saree categories and images locally, ensuring fast load times even on spotty mobile network connections across Bihar.
2. Categories of Cookies Used on Our Storefront
A. Strictly Essential Cookies (Mandatory for Shopping)
Always ActiveThese cookies are strictly necessary for the storefront to function. Without them, core e-commerce features cannot operate:
- Shopping Cart State: Remembers your selected sarees, quantities, and chosen customization flags while browsing.
- User Authentication: Manages secure customer login tokens and Google OAuth session validation.
- Checkout & Security: Protects order forms from Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and maintains order step continuity.
- PWA Installation Flags: Remembers whether you have already installed our mobile application.
B. Functionality & Preference Storage
These identifiers retain your user choices to personalize your browsing experience:
- Delivery Pincode: Remembers your checked 6-digit postal code (e.g. 848103) so product pages display accurate 20-minute local delivery or pan-India courier ETAs automatically.
- Wishlist Storage: Keeps track of your bookmarked heirloom designs locally.
C. Performance & Ergonomics Analytics
To improve user experience and troubleshoot technical glitches, our application utilizes two specific, industry-standard analytics tools:
| Provider | Cookie Name | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_* | Distinguishes unique anonymous sessions to measure aggregate website traffic and bounce rates. | Up to 2 years |
| Microsoft Clarity | _clck, _clsk | Records anonymous user scroll heatmaps and detects broken navigation clicks to improve page design. | 1 year / Session |
Both analytics tools record data in pseudonymized formats and are configured to mask sensitive personal inputs.
3. No Third-Party Cross-Site Ad Tracking
We respect your digital boundaries. Shree Banarasi Sarees does not employ Meta Pixel, Facebook App Events, or third-party ad retargeting networks. We do not sell your browsing profiles to data brokers or cross-site behavioral advertising platforms.
4. How to Control and Manage Cookies
You have full control over cookie permissions through your web browser settings. Most mobile and desktop browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are currently stored and delete them individually.
- Block all third-party cookies by default.
- Configure your browser to clear all stored cookies whenever you close the browser window.
If you choose to block strictly essential cookies in your browser, key e-commerce features will not function correctly: sarees placed in your bag may disappear upon page navigation, and checkout confirmation will fail.
5. Cookie Questions & Support
If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or tracking technologies, please contact our team:
Business Name: Shree Banarasi Sarees
Physical Address: Rudauli Chowk, Harpur Aloth, Samastipur, Bihar – 848103, India
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 62039 09946
Email: shreebanarasi180@gmail.com
Have Questions About This Policy or an Order?
Our customer desk at our Samastipur showroom is available daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM IST.