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Cookie Policy

Updated on: June 2025

Definition

We use cookies to keep Porinoi safe, functional, and personalised for you.

This Cookie Policy explains how Porinoi uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.porinoi.com or use our mobile application. It should be read alongside our -Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use Porinoi, you consent to our use of essential and security cookies. For non-essential cookies, we will request your explicit consent on first use. You may update your preferences at any time.

Article 1: What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (phone, tablet, or computer) when you visit or use Porinoi. They help us remember your preferences, keep you securely logged in, and ensure the platform functions correctly and efficiently. Some cookies are essential to the operation of the app; others are optional and enhance your experience.

Article 2: Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Maintain your login session securely

Enable core platform features

Prevent fraud and unauthorised access

Support session security tokens

2.2 Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings

Store your language and region

Save match and filter preferences

Improve personalised experience

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Understand how users interact with the app

Identify and fix technical issues

Measure feature performance

Improve platform design

2.4 Security & Fraud Cookies

Detect suspicious login attempts

Identify and block fake accounts

Support AI moderation systems

Monitor for prohibited content

Article 3: What We Do NOT Use Cookies For

We are committed to your privacy. We never use cookies to:

  • Sell your data to advertisers or data brokers
  • Track you across third-party websites
  • Serve targeted or behavioural advertising
  • Share your behaviour data with marketing companies

Article 4: Third-Party Cookies

A limited number of third-party cookies may be placed on your device by our trusted service partners.

These are used only for the stated purposes below:

  • Razorpay Payments — for secure payment session management and fraud prevention
  • Identity verification partners — for KYC and age verification session management
  • Analytics tools — for anonymised platform performance insights only

All third-party partners are bound by strict data protection agreements with Porinoi and are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose, including advertising.

Article 5: Your Consent

When you first use Porinoi, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner. You may choose to accept or decline functional and analytics cookies at that point.

Essential and security cookies are placed automatically as they are strictly necessary for the platform to function and do not require consent under applicable Indian data protection guidelines.

Article 6: Managing or Disabling Cookies

You have full control over non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:

  • In the Porinoi app: go to Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
  • Via your browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
  • Via your mobile device settings — iOS and Android allow you to limit ad tracking and reset advertising IDs

Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent login or core functionality. Disabling functional cookies may affect personalisation. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect core access.

Article 7: Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are stored for varying durations depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close the app or browser
  • Persistent cookies — stored on your device for up to 12 months
  • Security cookies — retained for up to 30 days after your session ends