Last updated: July 9, 2026 • College Insight — Maharashtra CAP Predictor
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies College Insight uses, and how you can control them. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, analyse traffic, and display relevant ads. Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot access files on your device.
| Cookie / Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga Google Analytics |
Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as client identifier. | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX Google Analytics 4 |
Analytics | Stores and counts page views and session data for GA4. | 2 years |
| _gid Google Analytics |
Analytics | Stores information about how visitors use the website; used to create analytics reports. | 24 hours |
| _gat Google Analytics |
Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers. | 1 minute |
| NID, DSID, IDE Google AdSense |
Advertising | Used by Google to register and report website user actions after viewing or clicking an ad. | 6 months – 2 years |
| __gads, __gpi Google AdSense |
Advertising | Registers what ads have been displayed to avoid repeating the same ad. | 1 year |
| ci_dark College Insight |
Preference | Stores your dark-mode / light-mode preference (saved in localStorage). | Persistent (localStorage) |
| ci_cookie_consent College Insight |
Preference | Remembers whether you accepted or declined our cookie consent banner. | 1 year |
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