Last Updated: [01 January 2026]
This Cookie Policy explains how Stories by NearBuyStore (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website stories.nearbuystore.in.
By continuing to browse and use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you may disable cookies through your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content or ads.
Cookies are completely safe and cannot harm your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
Stories by NearBuyStore uses cookies for various purposes, including:
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for basic website functions such as navigation, loading pages, and secure areas. Without these, the site may not function properly.
b) Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, which pages are visited most, and how users navigate.
Tools like Google Analytics may be used for this purpose.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies store your preferences such as language, location, dark mode settings, or login information, to provide a more personalized experience.
d) Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These cookies help display ads that are more relevant to you.
Google AdSense and third-party partners may use cookies to:
- Show personalized ads
- Limit repeated ad visibility
- Measure ad performance
- Track user interactions
These may include Google DoubleClick cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow certain trusted third parties to place cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter)
- Affiliate marketing partners
- Content embedding services (YouTube, Maps, etc.)
These third parties may collect information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on site.
Their policies apply when you interact with their services.
4. Can You Control Cookies?
Yes. You have full control.
You can manage or disable cookies by:
- Changing your browser settings
- Clearing browser data
- Using “Incognito” or “Private” mode
- Opting out of ad personalization
Browser cookie management links:
- Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Firefox: preferences#privacy
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: edge://settings/content/cookies
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website performance and features.
5. Google AdSense Cookie Usage
Our website uses Google AdSense. Google may use:
- DART Cookies for personalized ads
- Data like visit history to show relevant ads
- Interest-based advertising
Users may opt-out of Google ad personalization here:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update the Cookie Policy periodically to reflect new legal requirements or website modifications.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or your data rights, contact us:
📧 Email: support@nearbuystore.in
🌐 Website: stories.nearbuystore.in
📍 Owner: NearBuyStore
🕑 Response Time: Within 2–3 business days