Niraiya.com — Our Cookie Policy

Q: Does Niraiya use third-party cookies?

We use minimal third-party cookies only for essential services like payment processing (Stripe) and basic analytics. These third-party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies. We do not allow advertising networks or social media trackers.

We believe trust starts with transparency. Here is exactly how and why we use cookies.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

What Are Cookies, Anyway?

Think of cookies like small digital sticky notes. When you visit us, we hand your browser a note so we remember you're the one uploading that Excel file, not someone else.

They help our site run smoothly, keep your data safe, and ensure you don't have to log in every time you refresh the page. At Niraiya, we use them sparingly—only what's needed to get the job done. Our cookie policy keeps things plain and simple so you know exactly what's happening.

The Cookies We Use (And Why)

We keep things light and plain and simple. Our cookies fall into three simple buckets:

Essential Cookies

Required for core functionality

Session management
Security tokens
Authentication state

Duration: Browser session only

Analytics Cookies

Help us improve performance

Anonymous usage data
Performance metrics
Error tracking

Duration: 24 hours

Security Cookies

Protect against abuse

CSRF protection
Rate limiting
Bot detection

Duration: Up to 30 days

The Full List

For the tech-savvy, here is the exact breakdown of every cookie we might place on your device. No confusing jargon—just clear explanations:

Cookie Name	What It Does	Type	How Long It Stays
`NIRAIYA_SESSION`	Remembers your session so your upload doesn't fail halfway.	Essential	Until you close browser
`CSRF_TOKEN`	A security key that stops hackers from tricking your browser.	Security	Until you close browser
`ANALYTICS_ID`	A random number to help us count visitors without knowing who they are.	Analytics	24 hours
`RATE_LIMIT`	Stops bots from hammering our servers so the site stays fast for you.	Security	30 days
`COOKIE_CONSENT`	Remembers that you've seen this policy so we don't bug you again.	Essential	1 year

What We Don't Do

We value your privacy as much as our own. That means we draw a hard line on certain things. Transparency matters, so here's what Niraiya does NOT do:

Spy on You: We don't use hidden trackers or follow what other websites you visit.
Sell Your Data: We don't sell your browsing habits to advertisers.
Use Social Trackers: No Facebook pixels or hidden social media scripts watching your every move.
Read Your Files: Cookies never, ever touch the content of the Excel files you upload.

Partners We Trust

We use a couple of external services to keep the lights on. They may set their own cookies, but only for specific jobs:

Stripe (Payments)

When you pay for a recovery, Stripe uses cookies to make sure your transaction is secure and fraud-free. Read Stripe's Policy

Basic Analytics

We use simple tools to see which pages are popular. The data is lumped together (aggregated), so we can't pick you out of the crowd.

You're in Control

It's your browser, and you call the shots. You can block or delete cookies anytime—plain and simple. Here is how to do it in the most popular browsers:

Click the three dots (top-right)
Go to Settings → Privacy and security
Hit Cookies and other site data
Choose what stays and what goes

Official Chrome Guide

Click the menu button → Settings
Select Privacy & Security
Look for Cookies and Site Data to manage your preferences

Official Firefox Guide

Open Safari → Preferences
Click the Privacy tab
Adjust your settings under Cookies and website data

Official Safari Guide

Click the three dots → Settings
Select Cookies and site permissions
Click Manage and delete cookies and site data

Official Edge Guide

Playing by the Rules

We take legal compliance seriously. Whether it's GDPR in Europe or CCPA in California, we respect your rights:

GDPR: We ask before setting non-essential cookies.
CCPA: We respect "Do Not Track" requests.
ePrivacy: We keep you informed about what we're doing.

Keeping This Updated

Technology changes, and so do we. If we change how we use cookies, we'll update this page immediately.

Check the "Last updated" date at the top to see when we last made changes.
If it's a big change, we'll put a notice on the homepage so you can't miss it.

Common Questions

For the site to work? Yes. Without the basic "session" cookies, we can't securely process your file upload or keep you logged in. You can block the analytics ones if you want, but the site might act a bit weird without the essentials.

Absolutely not. Our cookies store random ID numbers, not your name, email, or the contents of your files. We don't know who you are unless you tell us (like when you sign up).

No. We don't use advertising networks that track you across the web. Once you leave Niraiya, our cookies stop caring what you do.

Most of them delete themselves when you close your browser tab. The others expire automatically after a short time. You can also hit the "Clear History" button in your browser settings to wipe them instantly.