Where can I read WhyNotBroker Cookie Policy?

The full Cookie Policy is published at https://whynotbroker.com/cookies.

How do I contact WhyNotBroker about privacy or terms?

Email support@whynotbroker.com or use the grievance officer details on the Privacy Policy page.

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What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit it. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your preferred language, city selection, or login state — making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware. They contain only the information the website itself places there. You have full control over cookies via your browser settings (see Section 03).

Types of Cookies by Lifespan

Session Cookies

Temporary

Exist only while your browser is open. Automatically deleted when you close the tab or browser. Used for authentication tokens and CSRF protection.

Persistent Cookies

Stored on device

Survive browser closures and are stored for a defined duration (7 days to 3 years depending on purpose). Used for preferences, analytics, and compliance records.

First-Party vs Third-Party

First-party cookies are set by whynotbroker.com directly and are used for core platform functionality.
Third-party cookies are set by external services (e.g., analytics providers). WhyNotBroker uses no third-party advertising cookies.
All analytics cookies are opt-in only and anonymised before processing.

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, WhyNotBroker may use localStorage (for offline-capable search history) and sessionStorage (for temporary UI state like active filters). These are browser-local only and never transmitted to our servers as cookies. They can be cleared via your browser's "Clear site data" option.

Cookies We Use

The table below lists every cookie WhyNotBroker sets, its purpose, how long it lasts, and whether your consent is required.

EssentialFunctionalComplianceAnalytics (opt-in)

Cookies used by WhyNotBroker — name, purpose, duration, and consent type
Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
wnb_session	Maintains your authenticated session after OTP login. Required to stay logged in while navigating the platform.	Session end	Essential
wnb_csrf	Cross-site request forgery prevention token. Protects form submissions and API calls from cross-origin attacks.	Session end	Essential
wnb_city	Stores your selected city preference so property search results default to the right location on your next visit.	30 days	Functional
wnb_search_hist	Saves your last 5 search queries and filter settings (BHK, budget range, locality) for quick re-access.	7 days	Functional
wnb_theme	Remembers your light / dark mode preference across sessions.	1 year	Functional
wnb_compare	Persists your in-progress property comparison list so it survives page refreshes.	1 day	Functional
wnb_consent_v2	Records your DPDPA cookie consent choice (accepted / declined categories) with a timestamp. Required for compliance audit trail.	3 years	Compliance
wnb_cookie_prefs	Stores your granular cookie category preferences (e.g., Analytics: off) so we honour your choices on every visit.	1 year	Compliance
_wnb_ga	Anonymised page-view and navigation analytics. Helps us understand which features are most used. No PII is collected.	90 days	Analytics (opt-in)
_wnb_perf	Measures Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, FID) to monitor and improve platform performance. Fully anonymised.	30 days	Analytics (opt-in)
wnb_ab_variant	Records your A/B test bucket assignment for feature experiments. Anonymised — contains no identity data.	7 days	Analytics (opt-in)

No advertising cookies. WhyNotBroker does not use third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or cross-site tracking scripts. We will never serve you behavioural ads based on your browsing activity on other websites.

How to Manage Cookies

You have several ways to control cookies. The most immediate option is the cookie preferences centre in your account, which lets you toggle analytics cookies on or off without touching browser settings.

Important: Disabling Essential and Compliance cookies will break core platform functionality — including login, form submission security, and DPDPA consent recording. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.

Option 1 — WNB Cookie Preferences

For the most precise control over analytics, functional, and marketing cookies, use the in-platform consent centre below. Cross the consent banner shows once per device; you can reopen and change your choices here at any time. Changes take effect immediately and are stored locally in the wnb_cookie_prefs key for 1 year.

Option 2 — Browser-Level Controls

All modern browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies at the browser level. Step-by-step instructions for the four major browsers:

Google Chrome

Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right.
Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
Choose "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies" as preferred.
To delete existing cookies: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data.

Mozilla Firefox

Open Firefox and click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top right.
Go to Settings → Privacy & Security.
Under "Enhanced Tracking Protection", choose "Strict" or "Custom".
To delete cookies: Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.

Apple Safari

Open Safari → Preferences (or Settings on iOS).
Go to Privacy tab → uncheck "Prevent cross-site tracking" to allow, or keep checked to block.
To manage cookies: Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All.
iOS: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies.

Microsoft Edge

Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (…) in the top right.
Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.
Toggle "Block third-party cookies" on to restrict tracking.
To delete: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data.

Option 3 — Do Not Track (DNT)

WhyNotBroker respects the browser Do Not Track (DNT) signal. If your browser sends a DNT:1 header, we will not activate analytics cookies for your session, regardless of your stored cookie preferences.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential cookies disabled

You will not be able to log in or submit forms. Session security cannot be guaranteed.

Functional cookies disabled

City preference, search history, and dark mode will not persist between sessions.

Compliance cookies disabled

We cannot record your consent preferences. A new consent prompt will appear on every visit.

Analytics cookies disabled

No impact on your use of the platform. We will not track your page views or A/B test participation.

Updates to This Policy

WhyNotBroker may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our use of cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent version.

How We Notify You

A notification banner will appear on the Platform when this Policy is updated.
For material changes — such as the introduction of a new cookie category — we will notify you via in-app notification and SMS at least 7 days before the change takes effect.
Non-material changes (clarifications, formatting) may be made without prior notice.
Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

Re-consent for New Cookie Categories

If we introduce a new Analytics (opt-in) cookie or any new consent-based processing, we will present a fresh consent prompt and will not activate the new cookie until you have explicitly opted in. Your existing preferences for current cookie categories will not be affected.

Your rights under DPDPA: Your cookie preferences are a form of consent under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. You may withdraw or modify consent at any time from your Cookie Preferences panel. See our Privacy Policy for a full description of your DPDPA rights, including data access, correction, and erasure.

DPDPA

How we collect, use, and protect your personal data — including DPDPA rights.

Indian Contract Act

The rules governing your use of the WhyNotBroker platform.

Document version: Cookie Policy v1.4 — 08 May 2026. Questions about this Policy? Email [email protected].

Cookie Name

Purpose

Duration

Type

wnb_session

Maintains your authenticated session after OTP login. Required to stay logged in while navigating the platform.

Session end

Essential

wnb_csrf

Cross-site request forgery prevention token. Protects form submissions and API calls from cross-origin attacks.

Session end

Essential

wnb_city

Stores your selected city preference so property search results default to the right location on your next visit.

30 days

Functional

wnb_search_hist

Saves your last 5 search queries and filter settings (BHK, budget range, locality) for quick re-access.

7 days

Functional

wnb_theme

Remembers your light / dark mode preference across sessions.

1 year

Functional

wnb_compare

Persists your in-progress property comparison list so it survives page refreshes.

1 day

Functional

wnb_consent_v2

Records your DPDPA cookie consent choice (accepted / declined categories) with a timestamp. Required for compliance audit trail.

3 years

Compliance

wnb_cookie_prefs

Stores your granular cookie category preferences (e.g., Analytics: off) so we honour your choices on every visit.

1 year

Compliance

_wnb_ga

Anonymised page-view and navigation analytics. Helps us understand which features are most used. No PII is collected.

90 days

Analytics (opt-in)

_wnb_perf

Measures Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, FID) to monitor and improve platform performance. Fully anonymised.

30 days

Analytics (opt-in)

wnb_ab_variant

Records your A/B test bucket assignment for feature experiments. Anonymised — contains no identity data.

7 days

Analytics (opt-in)