Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how RuhaniRabin.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://www.ruhanirabin.com.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.

Cookies can be:

First-party cookies: Set by our website directly
Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.)

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Enable essential website functionality
Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how visitors use our website
Improve our content and user experience
Deliver relevant advertisements
Analyze website performance
Provide social media features

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose and have implemented a cookie consent management system that allows you to control which categories you accept.

1. Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (these cookies don’t require consent under GDPR as they are essential for service delivery)

Duration: Session and persistent

Examples of Essential Cookies:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
`wordpress_logged_in_*`	RuhaniRabin.com	Manages user login sessions	Session
`wordpress_test_cookie`	RuhaniRabin.com	Tests if cookies are enabled	Session
`wp-settings-*`	RuhaniRabin.com	Stores user interface preferences	1 year
`PHPSESSID`	RuhaniRabin.com	Session identifier	Session
`CONSENT`	Google	Cookie consent status	2 years
`__stripe_mid`	Stripe	Payment processing fraud prevention	1 year
`__stripe_sid`	Stripe	Payment session management	30 minutes
`intercom-id-*`	Intercom	Customer support chat functionality	9 months
`intercom-session-*`	Intercom	Active chat session	7 days

2. Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website and content.

Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt-out via our cookie banner)

Duration: Varies (typically 26 months)

Analytics Services We Use:

Google Analytics

Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat_gtag_ua_*, _gali
Purpose: Track website usage, page views, user behavior, and traffic sources
Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, device type, location (city/country level)
Retention: 26 months (Google’s default)
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Hotjar

Cookies: _hjsession_*, _hjsessionuser_*
Purpose: Heatmaps, session recordings, and user feedback
Data collected: Mouse movements, clicks, scroll behavior (anonymized)
Privacy Policy: https://www.hotjar.com/privacy

Other Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
`_clsk`	Microsoft Clarity	Session replay and analytics	1 day
`betterlinks_visitor`	BetterLinks	Affiliate link tracking	1 year
`visitor`	Various	Visitor identification	Varies
`LaVisitorNew`	LiveAgent	Visitor tracking	Session

3. Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. We and our advertising partners use these cookies to show you personalized ads.

Legal Basis: Consent (required under GDPR)

Duration: Varies (up to 2 years)

Marketing Services We Use:

Google Ads

Cookies: __gads, __gpi
Purpose: Deliver and measure Google Ads performance
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Facebook Pixel

Cookies: _fbp
Purpose: Track conversions, retarget website visitors, build audiences
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

Microsoft Advertising

Cookies: _uetsid, _uetvid
Purpose: Track Bing Ads conversions and remarketing
Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement

Other Marketing Cookies

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
`_clck`	Microsoft Clarity	User identification for ads	1 year
`_gcl_au`	Google	Conversion tracking	3 months
`cto_bundle`	Criteo	Ad targeting and retargeting	13 months
`intercom-device-id-*`	Intercom	Marketing communications	9 months

4. Media Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary to display embedded media content from third-party services such as YouTube videos, social media posts, maps, and other rich media.

Legal Basis: Consent (required when content is loaded)

Examples:

Service	Cookies	Purpose
YouTube	Various (set by Google)	Video playback, preferences, analytics
Google Maps	Various	Map display and interaction
Social Media Embeds	Platform-specific	Display social media content

Privacy Policies:

YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Other Services & Uncategorized Cookies

Some cookies don’t fit neatly into the above categories or come from various services we test and use:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
`chatbase_anon_id`	Chatbase	Anonymous chat analytics	Persistent
`fluentform_step_form_hash_*`	FluentForms	Multi-step form progress	Session
`_dd_s`	Datadog	Error monitoring and logging	Session
`SL_` / `SLG_` / `SLO_*`	SmartLanguage	Language preferences	Varies
`ezCMPCookieConsent`	Ezoic	Cookie consent management	1 year
`i18next`	Various	Language/translation preferences	Persistent
`zero-chakra-ui-color-mode`	Chakra UI	Dark/light mode preference	Persistent

Note: We regularly review and audit the cookies on our website. Some cookies may be added or removed as we integrate or discontinue services.

How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?

Cookies have different lifespans:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from days to years)

The duration for each cookie is listed in the tables above.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control cookies:

1. Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner with these options:

Accept All: Allows all cookies
Accept Required Only: Allows only essential cookies
Save Preferences: Choose specific cookie categories

You can change your preferences anytime by clicking the “Privacy Preferences” link in our website footer.

2. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete cookies when you close the browser
View and delete individual cookies

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Guide: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Guide: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Guide: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
- Guide: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Guide: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

3. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple advertising networks:

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info/
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/

4. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. However, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals but respect cookie preferences you set via our consent banner.

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, please note:

Essential cookies blocked:

Website functionality may be impaired
You may not be able to log in
Settings and preferences won’t be saved
Some features may not work properly

Analytics cookies blocked:

No impact on your browsing experience
We won’t be able to improve the website based on your usage patterns

Marketing cookies blocked:

No impact on website functionality
You may see less relevant advertisements
You’ll still see ads, but they won’t be personalized

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may process personal data (such as IP addresses). When this occurs:

We comply with applicable data protection laws (GDPR, PDPA Malaysia)
We have data processing agreements with third-party providers
We only share data necessary for the service to function

Third-Party Cookie Policies

We use services from reputable third-party providers. Here are links to their cookie and privacy policies:

Service	Purpose	Cookie/Privacy Policy
Google (Analytics, Ads, Maps, YouTube)	Analytics, Advertising, Media	https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Facebook	Advertising, Social Media	https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policies/cookies/
Microsoft (Clarity, Ads)	Analytics, Advertising	https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
Stripe	Payment Processing	https://stripe.com/privacy
Hotjar	Analytics	document
Intercom	Customer Support	https://www.intercom.com/legal/cookie-policy

Note: We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in the cookies we use
New legal requirements
Improvements to our cookie management practices
Changes to third-party services

When we make significant changes, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Notify you via our website or email (for significant changes)
May ask you to review and accept the new policy

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you are under 16, please ensure you have parental consent before using our website.

If you are a parent and believe your child has provided information via cookies without your consent, please contact us.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Contact Form: https://www.ruhanirabin.com/contact/
Privacy Page: https://www.ruhanirabin.com/privacy-policy/

Your Consent

By clicking “Accept All” or continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

Clicking “Privacy Preferences” in the footer
Adjusting your browser settings
Using third-party opt-out tools

This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 14, 2026 and is effective immediately.