Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 24 February 2026 · Last Updated: 27 February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Jaipal Redhu (Redhu Engineering) ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website redhu.in. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.
We also use local storage, a similar browser technology that stores data on your device. Where we mention "cookies" in this policy, we include local storage unless stated otherwise.
2. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Keeps you signed in after logging in with Google or Apple | 14 days | NextAuth.js (first-party) |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | NextAuth.js (first-party) |
| next-auth.callback-url | Stores the redirect URL during OAuth sign-in flow | Session | NextAuth.js (first-party) |
| region | Stores your detected region (India) for correct pricing and content | Session | First-party |
| geo_country | Stores your country code for geolocation-based routing | 24 hours | First-party |
| x-environment | Indicates the current environment (production/staging) | Session | First-party |
3. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. They are only set after you explicitly click "Accept All" on our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years | Google (third-party) |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Google (third-party) |
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand usage patterns and improve our platform. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google through these cookies.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's local storage for the following purposes:
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your per-category cookie consent choice as JSON (e.g. {"essential":true,"analytics":false}) | Persistent (until cleared) |
| cookie-consent-date | Records when you last updated your cookie consent | Persistent (until cleared) |
| consent-visitor-id | Anonymous random ID used to link consent audit records (GDPR Art. 7 accountability). Never linked to your account or personal data. | Persistent (until cleared) |
| theme | Stores your preferred theme (light or dark) | Persistent (until cleared) |
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose "Essential Only" to reject analytics cookies, "Accept All" to enable them, or "Manage Preferences" to open a per-category panel where you can individually enable or disable each cookie category.
- Change Your Preferences: To update your cookie preferences after your initial choice, click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page. This will re-open the consent banner, where you can use "Manage Preferences" to adjust individual categories. If you turn off analytics cookies, all existing analytics cookies (
_ga,_ga_*) will be automatically deleted from your browser. - Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers, visit:
You can also use browser extensions to manage cookies and tracking:
- uBlock Origin, an open-source ad and tracker blocker
- Privacy Badger, which automatically blocks invisible trackers (by the EFF)
- Ghostery, a tracker and ad blocker with detailed insights
6. Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service by Google LLC. Only activated with your consent. Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Payment processing service. Stripe may set cookies during the checkout process to prevent fraud and process payments securely. Payments are processed in INR (₹). Stripe Privacy Policy
- Google Cloud Platform: Our hosting and storage provider. Does not set user-facing cookies.
- Resend: Our email delivery service. Does not set cookies on our website.
7. Legal Basis
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023:
- Essential cookies are set based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website and on contractual necessity (e.g., authentication cookies to keep you signed in).
- Analytics cookies are set based on your explicit consent, which you can give or withdraw at any time via the cookie consent banner.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the effective date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: contact@sunnyredhu.com
- Business: Jaipal Redhu (Redhu Engineering)
- Location: #266, Tribune Colony, Kansal, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, 160103, India