Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 28, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how DTU Connect uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website (https://dtu-connect.netlify.app). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their usage.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Website owners widely use cookies to make their platforms function efficiently, provide personalized user experiences, and deliver reporting and analytics information.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential & Functional Cookies
Strictly necessary for platform security and navigation. These enable user authentication (Firebase Auth), keep you signed in, remember your cookie consent state, and store your recently viewed academic resources in local storage.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies (e.g., Firebase Analytics, Google Analytics) help us understand how visitors navigate DTU Connect, which notes or PYQs are most popular, and diagnose technical errors to optimize speed.
Advertising & Google DoubleClick Cookies
Third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense, serve advertisements on DTU Connect. Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to deliver personalized ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites across the internet.
3. Managing & Opting Out of Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in multiple ways:
- DTU Connect Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to "Accept All" or "Decline" non-essential cookies.
- Google Personalized Ads Opt-Out: Visit Google Ads Settings to disable personalized advertising.
- Industry Opt-Out Portals: You can opt out of participating ad networks through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) .
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies entirely via their Settings > Privacy & Security menu.
4. Contact Us
For further questions regarding our cookie practices, please review our Privacy Policy or email our team at: ldhiman.597@gmail.com