PuneCulture
"Curating experiences..."
This Cookie Policy explains in detail what cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on Pune Culture (puneculture.com), why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. This Policy is read alongside our Privacy Policy and is compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
On Pune Culture, we employ the following tracking technologies:
Session Cookies
User authentication & security
Persistent Cookies
Preference memory & analytics
localStorage
User preferences & auth tokens
sessionStorage
Temporary page state
GA4 Beacons
Anonymized page analytics
No Fingerprinting
Never used on this Platform
We categorize our cookies into the following types, each with a distinct purpose and legal basis:
Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies
Cannot DisableThese cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be switched off without breaking core functionality. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Legal Basis: Legitimate use / Contract performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| supabase-auth-token | User authentication session | Session |
| csrf-token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| next-auth.session-token | Secure session management | 30 days |
Category 2: Functional Cookies
OptionalThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Disabling may affect certain features.
Legal Basis: Consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| pc-theme-pref | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| pc-saved-filters | Remembers search filter preferences | 30 days |
| pc-dismiss-banner | Prevents showing dismissed notification banners | 7 days |
Category 3: Analytics & Performance Cookies
OptionalThese cookies collect anonymized information about how visitors use the Platform — which pages are most visited, how users navigate the site, and error reports. No personally identifiable information is collected via these cookies.
Legal Basis: Consent / Legitimate interest (with IP anonymization enabled).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Session state persistence | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within 24h | 24 hours |
IP anonymization is enabled for all Google Analytics cookies. No full IP address is transmitted to Google.
Category 4: Advertising Cookies
Not UsedPune Culture does not use advertising, remarketing, or behavioral targeting cookies. We do not allow third-party advertising networks to place tracking cookies on our Platform. No data collected on Pune Culture is used for targeted advertising on other platforms.
In addition to cookies, Pune Culture uses browser Web Storage APIs for specific purposes:
localStorage (Persistent)
Stored on your device until manually cleared. We use localStorage to store: user authentication tokens (encrypted), saved favorite listings, user preference settings (theme, notification opt-outs), and search history (limited to last 10 searches).
sessionStorage (Session-Only)
Cleared automatically when you close the browser tab or window. We use sessionStorage to store: temporary form data (to prevent loss during accidental navigation), active search filter state, and current page navigation context.
You can clear all localStorage and sessionStorage data through your browser's developer tools or browser settings → Site Data → Clear Data for puneculture.com.
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and applicable Indian law, we rely on the following legal bases for setting cookies:
Legitimate Use / Contract Performance
Strictly Necessary Cookies — required for login, session security, and core platform functionality. No consent required.
Consent
Functional Cookies and Analytics Cookies. These require your informed consent, which you can provide or withdraw through your browser settings.
By continuing to use Pune Culture beyond the initial visit, you consent to our use of functional and analytics cookies as described in this Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser cookie settings — this will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that the user prefers not to be tracked. As there is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, Pune Culture does not specifically alter its behavior based on DNT signals.
However, we confirm that we do not engage in cross-site behavioral tracking, and our analytics data collection is anonymized regardless of whether DNT is enabled. If a universal DNT standard is established, we commit to reviewing our practices accordingly.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology, services, or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Platform or via email at least 7 days before taking effect. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
For questions about our cookie practices or to exercise data rights related to cookie-collected information:
Pune Culture — Privacy & Cookie Desk
Email: [email protected]
Subject: "Cookie Policy Query"
Address: Pune, Maharashtra — 411001, India
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated in July 2025. It is to be read alongside our Privacy Policy.