At GharSe (shopgharse.in), we believe in 100% transparency. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the specific third-party analytics and functional services integrated into our store.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or mobile device when you visit websites. They help recognize your device, maintain active login sessions, save your shopping cart items, and collect aggregated performance metrics to help us optimize page loading speed and store navigation.
2. Third-Party Services & Analytics Tools Used
We integrate trusted third-party tools to secure transactions, prevent fraud, measure store traffic, and analyze user experience:
| Service Provider | Key Cookies / LocalStorage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (GA4) ID: G-BT97021CDY | _ga, _ga_BT97021CDY | Measures store visitor traffic, page views, session duration, and overall store performance in an aggregated, anonymous format. |
| Microsoft Clarity ID: xhbvlxphco | _clck, _clsk, CLARITY_SESSION_ID, SM | Generates visual heatmaps, scroll depth analytics, and session replays to help us diagnose broken UI elements and improve customer checkout experience. |
| Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise | _grecaptcha, NID | Protects our login, registration, and checkout forms against automated spam bots, brute-force attacks, and credential abuse. |
| Firebase Authentication (Google Cloud) | firebase:authUser:*, __session | Stores encrypted session tokens to keep you logged in across pages and maintain secure profile access. |
| Razorpay Payment Gateway | _razorpay_session, rzp_device_id | Securely handles payment processing for UPI, Net Banking, and Cards without storing card information on our servers. |
| GharSe Store Cart & Pincode Memory | gharse_cart, gharse_pincode | Remembers your cart items and checked delivery PIN code between browser refreshes. |
3. Category Breakdown of Cookies
We categorize the cookies used on GharSe into three distinct groups:
- Essential & Security Cookies: Required for account authentication (Firebase), payment gateway integration (Razorpay), and fraud detection (reCAPTCHA). These cannot be turned off as the store cannot function without them.
- Functional & Preference Cookies: Remembers your shopping cart items, pincode delivery checks, and language preferences.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with product listings, search filters, and checkout steps.
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can control or disable cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note that blocking essential cookies (such as Firebase session tokens or Razorpay cookies) may prevent you from logging in or completing purchases.
To learn more about browser cookie settings:
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our Cookie Policy or data collection tools, please email us at:
📧 Email: hello@shopgharse.in