Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Website: https://gk2u.com
Address: GK2U, 194 Bagariguri, Juria, Nagaon, Assam – 782124, India
Contact Email: mail[@]gk2u.com

This Cookie Policy explains how GK2U (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://gk2u.com (“Website”). This policy provides detailed information about how and why we use these technologies and your choices regarding them. By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, mobile phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be classified in several ways:

By Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.

  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.

By Source

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting.

  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by third-party services embedded on the website (e.g., Google Analytics, advertising networks).

By Purpose

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function correctly.

  • Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data for analytics and performance improvement.

  • Functionality Cookies: Enable website personalization and enhanced features.

  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Track user activity to serve relevant ads.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several reasons, including:

  • Ensuring the website functions as intended

  • Enhancing user experience and personalization

  • Analyzing site usage and performance

  • Improving content and design

  • Marketing and delivering targeted advertising

Cookies help us understand how users interact with our content and help us provide a better experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Below are the categories of cookies that we may use on https://gk2u.com:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential to allow you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, services like user authentication and quiz functionality cannot be provided. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Examples include:

  • Login authentication

  • Security features

  • Session management

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter errors. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous.

We use tools like Google Analytics to measure website performance. These cookies help us:

  • Monitor website traffic

  • Understand user behavior

  • Improve page speed and navigation

Examples of analytics tools:

3. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language settings or your location). These cookies improve the user experience by providing personalized content and remembering choices you’ve made.

Examples of functionality cookies:

  • Remembering quiz preferences or saved answers

  • Saving your display preferences (light/dark mode)

  • Caching content to load pages faster

4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Advertising cookies may be placed by third-party networks with our permission. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

We may use:

  • Google AdSense

  • Facebook Pixel

  • Other affiliate or ad networks

These cookies collect data such as:

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Interaction with ads

  • Browsing behavior across multiple websites

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by services that appear on our pages but are not operated by GK2U. These services may include embedded videos, social media sharing tools, ad networks, and analytics providers.

We do not control the settings of these third-party cookies. We recommend that you review the respective privacy policies of these third parties.

Examples include:

  • YouTube videos (Google)

  • Facebook and Instagram embeds

  • Twitter buttons or feeds

  • Disqus comment sections

Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set your web browser to refuse cookies, delete existing ones, or alert you when a cookie is being set.

Here are common ways to manage cookies in different browsers:

Chrome

  1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner.

  2. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.

  3. Choose your preferences.

Firefox

  1. Click the three horizontal bars in the top-right corner.

  2. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.

  3. Under Cookies and Site Data, set your preferences.

Safari (macOS)

  1. Open Safari and go to Preferences > Privacy.

  2. Manage cookie settings.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner.

  2. Go to Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data.

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

Consent and Withdrawal

When you visit our website for the first time, you will be asked to accept or decline cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Changing your browser settings

  • Clearing your browser’s cookies

  • Adjusting cookie settings via our Cookie Consent banner (if implemented)

We may also use Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) in the future to give you more granular control over cookie types.

Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

Depending on your location (e.g., under the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), you may have certain rights in relation to your personal data, including:

  • The right to access the data we collect

  • The right to object to the processing of cookies

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

  • The right to request data deletion or portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at mail[@]gk2u.com.

Data Retention

We do not store personal information through cookies unless you have explicitly provided it (e.g., through forms). Cookie data is stored for varying lengths of time depending on its purpose:

  • Session cookies are deleted once you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies may remain for up to 24 months unless manually deleted.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Continued use of our website after changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the new Cookie Policy.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact us at:

GK2U
194 Bagariguri, Juria
Nagaon, Assam – 782124, India
Email: mail[@]gk2u.com
Website: https://gk2u.com

We will respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible and within the time frame required by applicable laws.

Final Note

At GK2U, transparency and trust are key to our relationship with users. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your experience on our website remains secure, efficient, and personalized. By providing detailed information about our cookie usage, we aim to help you make informed decisions and maintain control over your data.

Thank you for visiting GK2U and trusting us as your source of General Knowledge, quizzes, and current affairs content. Your privacy and user experience are very important to us.