This Cookie Policy explains how KudaGo (kudago.one), a directory of tourist attractions across India, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. This Policy is in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008, and the guidelines of Google AdSense. By continuing to use this Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website operators. Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot run programmes. Cookies are used to:
- Remember your preferences and settings while browsing the Website
- Understand how you use the Website in order to improve our tourist attraction directory
- Display advertisements that are relevant to your interests in travel and tourism
- Enhance the security and performance of the Website
- Analyse traffic patterns and user engagement with attraction listings
In addition to cookies, we also use web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies that serve the same purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the Website and cannot be disabled. They are required to allow you to navigate the Website and use its features, such as browsing attraction listings by state or city.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec | WordPress session security — protects against CSRF attacks | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in | Authenticates logged-in users to the admin panel | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores WordPress user display preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session state while using the Website | Session |
2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website and which tourist attraction listings are most popular. This information helps us improve the content, navigation, and overall quality of our India attractions directory.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Primary Google Analytics cookie — distinguishes unique users and counts sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Records information about how users use the Website within 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rates to Google Analytics servers | 1 minute |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state and collects behavioural data | 2 years |
More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
2.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense / DoubleClick)
Our Website displays advertisements through Google AdSense. The following cookies are used by Google to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests in travel, tourism, and attractions in India.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick — registers and reports user actions after viewing or clicking an advertisement; used for interest-based advertising | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Checks whether the user’s browser supports cookies before displaying ads | 15 minutes |
| __gads | Used by Google’s advertising service to record advertising ID | 13 months |
| DSID | Associates user activity across multiple devices for consistent advertising | 2 weeks |
| FLC | DoubleClick — controls the frequency of ad display to the same user | 10 seconds |
| AID | Records user’s Google advertising ID for cross-device tracking | 6 months |
| TAID | Used by Google for ad targeting across multiple devices | Session |
| __gpi | Stores Google user ID for more relevant advertising | 1 year |
Further information about Google AdSense cookies:
- Google AdSense Policy: https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1348695
- How Google uses cookies in advertising: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Opt out of personalised ads: https://adssettings.google.com
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make in order to provide a more personalised experience while browsing our India attractions directory:
- Your preferred state or city filter within the attractions directory
- Language and display settings
- Cookie consent status
- Recent searches within the directory
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, the following third parties may set cookies when you visit our Website:
- Google LLC — for Google Analytics and Google AdSense
- Facebook / Meta — for share buttons and social plugins
- Twitter / X — for content sharing buttons
- Google Maps — when attraction location maps are embedded in listing pages
- YouTube — if video content related to Indian attractions is embedded
- WhatsApp — for content sharing functionality
We do not have direct control over these third-party cookies. Each third-party provider has their own privacy policy. We recommend reading the privacy policies of each respective provider for full details on how they collect and use data.
4. How to Manage and Control Cookies
4.1 Through Your Browser Settings
You can control, modify, or delete cookies through the settings of your browser at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. Below are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Safari (Mac/iOS): support.apple.com/guide/safari
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com
- Opera: help.opera.com
4.2 For Google Advertising Cookies
- Opt out of personalised Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4.3 Industry Opt-Out Tools
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info
5. Cookie Consent
Upon your first visit to our Website, a cookie consent banner will be displayed requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. Your consent is:
- Voluntary — you may decline non-essential cookies without affecting your ability to access the main content of our attractions directory
- Revocable — you may change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings
- Category-specific — we request separate consent for analytical, advertising, and functional cookies
- Informed — we provide clear and complete information about each type of cookie before obtaining consent
6. Effect of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or decline certain cookies, the following may occur when using our India attractions directory:
- Some features of the attraction listings or directory navigation may not function correctly
- Advertisements displayed may be less relevant to your travel interests
- Your preferred state or city filter may not be saved between visits
- We may not be able to track your browsing history in order to improve our service
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or the way we use cookies. We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically to remain informed about our cookie practices.
8. Contact Us
For any questions regarding our use of cookies on the KudaGo India attractions directory:
- Email: contact@kudago.one
- Website: https://kudago.one
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