Cookies are small text files that a website places on your browser or device when you visit. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and operate certain features. Similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage — perform comparable functions and are covered by this policy.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies FindNearby.in ("we", "our", "us") uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. It supplements our Privacy Policy and applies to all users of findnearby.in and our mobile applications.
We use cookies for several legitimate purposes, including:
These cookies are essential for the site to function. You cannot disable them without breaking core features such as login, secure pages, or form submission. They do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| fn_session | Maintains your logged-in session | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Protects against cross-site request forgery on forms | Session |
| fn_consent | Remembers your cookie preference choices | 12 months |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare bot-protection challenge result | 30 days |
These remember choices you have made — language, region, recently viewed listings — to give a more personalised experience. Disabling them is harmless but degrades convenience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| fn_city | Stores your selected city for default search | 180 days |
| fn_recent | Tracks last 10 listings viewed for "Recently Viewed" | 30 days |
| fn_locale | Stores language preference (English / Hindi) | 12 months |
These collect aggregated, anonymised information about how the site is used. We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Tracks site sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Identifies returning visitors | 24 hours |
| fn_anon | FindNearby.in | Aggregates page-view counts internally | 12 months |
These cookies help show ads relevant to your interests and measure ad effectiveness. They are set by Google AdSense and our partner ad networks.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Measures ad impressions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Personalises ad selection | 13 months |
| IDE / DSID | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting and conversion tracking | 13 months |
| NID | Stores user preferences for Google services | 6 months |
We work with the following third parties whose cookies may be set when you use our site. Each party has its own privacy and cookie policy, which we recommend reviewing:
We do not control how these third parties use your data. Where the law requires it, we obtain your consent before non-essential third-party cookies are set.
FindNearby.in displays advertisements supplied by Google AdSense and direct advertisers. These ads help us keep the directory free for end users. Some ads are personalised based on:
You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time:
Disabling personalised advertising does not remove ads — it only makes them less targeted.
The first time you visit FindNearby.in, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your selection. You can change your choice at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer.
All major browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Note that disabling all cookies may break login and other essential features.
On Android, go to Settings → Google → Ads to control your advertising ID. On iOS, go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
Important: If you use multiple browsers or devices, you will need to manage cookie preferences on each one separately. Clearing your browser cookies will reset your preferences with us.
Some browsers transmit a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because there is no industry-wide standard for how to interpret DNT, we do not currently respond to it. We continue to honour the explicit cookie-consent choices you make through our banner, regardless of any DNT setting.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect when changes are made. Material changes will also be communicated via a notice on the home page or by email if you have an account with us.
For questions or complaints about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
FindNearby Internet Pvt. Ltd.
Email: dpo@findnearby.in
Or use our contact form.
For more on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy. For our service rules, see the Terms of Service.