This Cookie Policy explains how Drive Kerala (www.drivekerala.com) uses cookies and similar technologies, and the choices you have. Read it together with our Privacy Policy.
Effective date: September 25, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work, remember preferences and provide information to site owners and their partners. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels and scripts; together we call them “cookies”.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary
Needed for security, load balancing, spam protection and remembering your consent choice. These cannot be switched off.
Preferences
Remember settings such as your comment name and email (if you choose) and display preferences.
Analytics
Google Analytics and similar tools help us understand visits, popular articles and traffic sources in aggregate.
Advertising
Google AdSense and its partners use cookies to show ads, limit ad repetition, measure performance and — where allowed — personalise ads based on your interests.
Affiliate tracking
Affiliate partners set cookies when you click an affiliate link, to credit Drive Kerala for referrals.
Embedded content
YouTube videos and social media embeds may set their own cookies when viewed.
3. Common Cookies
| Cookie / Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie, comment_author_* (WordPress) | Cookie support check; remember comment details | Session / 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics) | Distinguish users for statistics | Up to 2 years |
| __gads, __gpi, IDE, DSID (Google AdSense / DoubleClick) | Ad delivery, frequency capping, personalisation | Up to 13 months |
| FCCDCF, FCNEC (Google consent) | Store consent choices | Up to 13 months |
| Affiliate network cookies | Referral tracking | Varies by merchant (typically 1–30 days) |
4. Managing Cookies
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies (blocking all cookies may break parts of the site).
- Control personalised ads at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
- Opt out of Google Analytics with the opt-out add-on.
- Where a consent banner is shown, you can change your choices at any time.
5. Changes and Contact
We may update this policy as our tools change. Questions? Email mail@drivekerala.com.