Cookie Policy
Last Updated: September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Accounting2Tax (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar browser storage technologies when you visit our website.
Our website operates under a strict Privacy-First framework: we use minimal technical cookies to keep the website functional and secure, and anonymous traffic cookies to evaluate performance. We do not use advertising, marketing, or behavioral tracking cookies.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
- Cookies: Small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow websites to function properly, remember technical sessions, and provide high-level traffic metrics.
- Local Storage & Session Storage: Standard web browser storage technologies that temporarily store data directly on your device (for example, keeping your calculator slider position or display preferences active while you browse).
2. How We Use Cookies
Accounting2Tax uses cookies and browser storage strictly to:
- Maintain essential website functionality, load balancing, and navigation
- Maintain server security, DDoS defense, and bot mitigation
- Analyze aggregate, anonymous website traffic trends
- Monitor website loading speeds and technical performance
- Support client-side Financial Tools functionality
- Remember basic user interface preferences (e.g., display settings)
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are mandatory for the website to function properly and securely.
- Purpose: Security verification, DDoS protection (e.g., Cloudflare), session routing, and technical stability.
- Lifespan: Most essential cookies expire when your browser session closes; security tokens may persist for a short duration.
- Can they be disabled: Disabling these through browser settings may cause portions of the website to break or fail to load.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies (First-Party)
We use a privacy-hardened implementation of Google Analytics 4 to understand macro-level website usage.
- Purpose: Measure aggregate visitor volumes, popular financial calculators, bounce rates, and referring search engines.
- Technical Safeguards:
- Strict Lifespan: Our analytics cookie (
_ga) is configured to expire automatically after 60 days (2 months). - No Advertising Linkage: Advertising storage, ad personalization, and user tracking signals are permanently set to Denied.
- No Personal Data: These cookies store a randomized alphanumeric identifier; they do not store names, email addresses, IP addresses, or financial data.
- Strict Lifespan: Our analytics cookie (
C. Functional Browser Storage (Local & Session Storage)
Certain financial calculators use in-browser Session Storage or Local Storage.
- Purpose: Temporarily holds calculation states or slider adjustments while you navigate between pages during an active session.
- Zero Server Transmission: This data stays strictly on your local device and is never transmitted to or stored on our servers.
4. What We Do NOT Use: Zero Advertising Cookies
Accounting2Tax maintains a strict No Advertising Policy:
- ❌ No Advertising or Retargeting Cookies: We do not place cookies to track you across the internet or show you targeted ads on other platforms.
- ❌ No Ad-Network Pixels: We do not use third-party tracking pixels (such as Meta/Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, or Google Ads Remarketing tags).
- ❌ No User Profiling: We do not sell or share cookie data with data brokers, ad networks, or credit rating agencies.
5. Summary Table of Cookies & Storage Technologies
| Technology | Category | Provider | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security / Routing | Essential | Cloudflare / Hosting Providers | Platform security, bot protection & DDoS mitigation | Session to 30 days |
_ga | Analytics | Google Analytics (GA4) | Anonymous visitor count & aggregate metrics | 60 days (2 months) |
| Local / Session Storage | Functional | Accounting2Tax | Client-side calculator slider & UI state | Browser session |
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage or disable cookies directly through your browser settings:
- Clearing Existing Cookies: You can delete all cookies currently stored on your computer or mobile device through your browser’s history settings.
- Blocking Future Cookies: You can set most modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox) to prevent third-party or all cookies from being placed.
- Private / Incognito Browsing: Browsing in Incognito mode automatically deletes all cookies and local storage when you close the browser window.
Note: If you disable JavaScript or strictly block all browser storage, interactive financial calculators that rely on client-side browser memory may not function.
7. Third-Party Infrastructure, Service Providers, and External Technologies
A. Scope of Third-Party Dependencies
To ensure high-speed global delivery, encryption, uptime, and cyber security, certain cookies, security tokens, or network requests are managed by trusted third-party infrastructure providers, including:
- Cloud Hosting & Server Providers: External data center and web hosting platforms responsible for server compute, storage, and operational stability.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN) & Traffic Routing: Edge network and caching providers (such as Cloudflare) that may place essential security cookies (e.g.,
__cf_bmorcf_clearance) strictly to differentiate human visitors from malicious bot attacks. - Web Telemetry Providers: Google (for Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager) used solely for anonymous macro-level traffic measurement.
- Asset Distribution Networks: Third-party CDNs hosting open-source fonts, interface icons, or stylesheets (e.g., Google Fonts, CDNJS).
- Cyber Security & Anti-Spam Gateways: Automated threat-detection filters and firewalls deployed to mitigate DDoS and web injection attacks.
B. Independent Operation and Autonomous Policies
All third-party infrastructure and service providers operate completely independently of Accounting2Tax:
- Each external entity administers, maintains, and enforces its own independent Cookie Policies, Privacy Policies, and Data Processing Agreements.
- Third-party networks may automatically process standard HTTP request logs (such as IP addresses, user-agent strings, and request timestamps) strictly for routing, security validation, and network defense.
- Accounting2Tax does not own, operate, supervise, or control the physical servers, software codebases, data centers, or internal operational policies of these external third parties.
C. Disclaimer of Third-Party Liability & Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Accounting2Tax disclaims any and all responsibility, representation, warranty, or liability for:
- Service Interruptions & Outages: Any technical downtime, server latency, DNS failures, or service interruptions caused by third-party hosting, CDN, or network providers.
- Third-Party Security Incidents: Any unauthorized access, hardware failures, cyber attacks, or security compromises originating within third-party networks or data centers.
- Independent Cookie Practices: The operation of technical cookies placed by external infrastructure providers in accordance with their respective security protocols.
D. External Links and Third-Party Resources
The website may contain hyperlinks to official government portals (e.g., Income Tax, GST, MCA, RBI, SEBI), regulatory bodies, or independent professional service providers. Accounting2Tax has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the cookie practices, privacy policies, content, or availability of any third-party website. Visiting external sites is done entirely at your own discretion.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Cookie Policy and any matters relating to the use of cookies or browser technologies on Accounting2Tax shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal disputes shall be subject to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the competent courts located in New Delhi, India.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological, operational, or legal changes. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the latest revision took effect.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions or feedback regarding our use of cookies or browser storage technologies, please contact:
Location & Jurisdiction: New Delhi, India
Platform: Accounting2Tax
Contact Email: info@accounting2tax.com]
