Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website at cart4cause.in. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.

2. Cookies We Use

• Session cookies — Keep you logged in while you browse. Deleted when you close your browser.
• Authentication cookies — Store your login session securely.
• Preference cookies — Remember your selected NGO, theme, and other settings.
• Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics). No personally identifiable data is shared.
• Affiliate tracking cookies — Used to attribute purchases to the correct user so donations are credited accurately.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

• Cuelinks — Affiliate tracking for commission attribution.
• Google Analytics — Anonymous usage statistics.
• Google Sign-In — Authentication via your Google account.

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality — for example, you may not be able to stay logged in or have your NGO preference remembered.

Most browsers allow you to: view cookies stored, delete individual or all cookies, block third-party cookies, and set preferences per site.

5. How Affiliate Tracking Works

When you click "Shop Now" on a store, we place a tracking cookie (via Cuelinks) on your device. This cookie:

• Tells the retailer you came from Cart4Cause
• Tracks your purchase so we receive commission
• Ensures the donation is credited to your chosen NGO

Important: Tracking may fail if:

• You don't proceed directly from our site to the retailer
• You use ad blockers or privacy extensions that block tracking cookies
• You have other cashback browser extensions installed (they may override our cookie)
• The retailer has specific policies when multiple tracking cookies are present
• You clear cookies before completing your purchase

Disclaimer: Cart4Cause is not responsible if a retailer does not report your purchase, does not pay commission, or if tracking cookies fail for any reason. We make reasonable efforts to track purchases but cannot guarantee all transactions will be recorded.

6. Mobile App

Our mobile app does not use browser cookies. It uses secure local storage on your device to store authentication tokens and preferences. No tracking cookies are used in the app.

7. Contact

Questions about our cookie practices? Email us at [email protected].