Last updated: 19 April 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Castingbay.in uses them, and what choices you have. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device — computer, phone, or tablet — by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, provide analytics information, and deliver personalized content and ads.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic functioning of the website. They cannot be disabled. Examples include:
- Session cookies for navigation
- Security cookies for protecting against attacks
- Cookie consent preference cookies
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the website. Data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Google Analytics — measures traffic, popular pages, session duration, and related performance data
- Page load and error tracking
2.3 Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences:
- Language preference
- Region or location preference
- Login state, if you create an account
- Display preferences such as dark mode or font size
2.4 Advertising Cookies
Third-party advertising networks use cookies to deliver personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history:
- Google AdSense
- DoubleClick
- Other ad networks where applicable
2.5 Social Media Cookies
Embedded social media content such as tweets, Facebook posts, Instagram embeds, and YouTube videos may set cookies from those platforms when displayed.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Several third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics, AdSense, and Search Console — policies.google.com/privacy
- Cloudflare security and CDN — cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
- Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube embedded content
Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend you review.
4. How Long Cookies Stay
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain for a set period, typically 30 days to 2 years
- Analytics cookies — typically expire after 26 months
5. Managing Your Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Visit the help pages of your browser:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
- Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
5.2 Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
- Google Ads opt-out: adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices for EU users: youronlinechoices.com
5.3 Mobile Devices
On mobile, you can limit ad tracking in your device’s privacy settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies entirely, some features of our website may not work properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled because they are required for the site to function.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. There is currently no industry standard for responding to such signals, so our website does not currently respond to them. We honor your cookie preferences set on our website.
8. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect any changes. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on the website.
9. Questions
For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@castingbay.in
Postal: Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand — 248003, India