Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

SellBikes.in uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide a better user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookies can be categorized based on their purpose and duration:

By Duration:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

By Origin:

• First-Party Cookies: Set by SellBikes.in directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.)

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Purpose:

• User authentication and account security
• Session management and login status
• Shopping cart functionality
• Form submission and data processing
• Security features and fraud prevention

Examples:

• session_id - Maintains your logged-in session
• auth_token - Verifies your identity
• csrf_token - Protects against security threats

Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Purpose:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Store your language and region preferences
• Save your search filters and sorting preferences
• Remember bikes you’ve viewed or favorited
• Personalize content based on your interests

Examples:

• user_preferences - Stores your site preferences
• saved_searches - Remembers your search queries
• recently_viewed - Tracks bikes you’ve browsed

Duration: 30 days to 1 year

3. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

Purpose:

• Track page views and user behavior
• Analyze traffic sources and patterns
• Identify popular content and features
• Measure website performance
• Improve user experience based on data

Third-Party Services:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analysis
• Hotjar: User behavior and heatmap tracking
• Mixpanel: User engagement analytics

Data Collected:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Click patterns and navigation paths
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (city/region level)
• Referral sources

Duration: Up to 2 years

4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Purpose:

• Display personalized ads based on your interests
• Limit ad frequency (prevent showing same ad repeatedly)
• Measure ad campaign performance
• Track conversions and ROI
• Retarget visitors who showed interest

Third-Party Advertising Partners:

• Google Ads: Display advertising and retargeting
• Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising
• Microsoft Advertising: Search and display ads

Data Collected:

• Browsing behavior and interests
• Ad clicks and conversions
• Device and browser information
• Demographic data (age, gender - anonymized)

Duration: Up to 2 years

5. Social Media Cookies

These cookies enable social media features and sharing.

Purpose:

• Share content on social media platforms
• Display social media feeds and widgets
• Track social media referrals
• Enable social login functionality

Platforms:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• WhatsApp

Duration: Varies by platform

Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use:

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

• Small invisible images embedded in emails and web pages
• Track email opens and link clicks
• Measure content engagement

Local Storage

• HTML5 local storage for enhanced functionality
• Stores larger amounts of data than cookies
• Persists until manually cleared

Device Fingerprinting

• Collects device characteristics for security and fraud prevention
• Includes browser version, screen resolution, installed fonts, etc.

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to control cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Receive notifications before cookies are set

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:

Google Chrome:

1. Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
2. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
2. Customize cookie preferences

Safari:

1. Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
2. Manage cookie settings

Microsoft Edge:

1. Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
2. Configure cookie options

Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Advertising Opt-Out:

• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu

Do Not Track (DNT)

While some browsers offer “Do Not Track” settings, there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond. We respect your privacy choices and provide alternative opt-out mechanisms.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not function properly:

Essential Cookies Disabled:

• Cannot log in to your account
• Shopping cart won’t work
• Forms may not submit properly
• Security features compromised

Functional Cookies Disabled:

• Preferences won’t be saved
• Search filters reset each session
• Favorites and saved searches unavailable
• Less personalized experience

Analytics Cookies Disabled:

• No impact on your experience
• Helps us improve the website less effectively

Advertising Cookies Disabled:

• You’ll still see ads (same quantity)
• Ads will be less relevant to your interests
• May see same ads repeatedly

Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies

Functional Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Advertising Cookies

Note: Third-party cookies may change. Check provider websites for current cookie policies.

Consent and Compliance

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit SellBikes.in, you’ll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize cookie preferences
• Review this Cookie Policy

Your Consent

By clicking “Accept All Cookies,” you consent to the use of all cookies as described in this policy.

Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time by:

• Adjusting cookie settings in your browser
• Using our cookie preference center (if available)
• Contacting us at support@sellbikes.in

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in cookie usage
• New tracking technologies
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements to transparency

Notification of Changes:

• Updated “Last Updated” date at the top
• Email notification for significant changes
• Prominent notice on the website

Third-Party Cookie Policies

For information about third-party cookies, please review their policies:

• Google: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
• Facebook: facebook.com/policies/cookies
• Microsoft: microsoft.com/privacy/cookies

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

Email: support@sellbikes.in Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

We will respond within 30 days.

Related Policies

• Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your personal information
• Terms and Conditions - Terms of service and user agreement

This Cookie Policy is effective as of December 26, 2025. By continuing to use SellBikes.in, you acknowledge and consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.