DesiOut is a community-based public platform, meaning we are a public website that can be accessed by anyone. Our platform provides a medium where different communities can come together and engage in discussions. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a positive experience when using our platform. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, provide functionality, and analyze traffic.
We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy and Terms of use pages.
 

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, community, language, and display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return.
 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our platform:
  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the forum, classifieds and ensure basic functions, such as login, navigation, and security.
  • Performance Cookies: These collect information about how you use our platform, such as which pages you visit most often or if you receive error messages. This helps us improve the functionality and performance of our platform.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our platform to remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized experience.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests and may track your browsing activity across other websites.
 

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:
  • To enable certain features and functionality on our platform (e.g., keeping you logged in).
  • To analyze the traffic and activity on our platform to help improve our services and content.
  • To offer personalized content and advertisements based on your interests.
  • We also utilize local storage and IndexedDB to enable certain features and functionality on our platform (e.g., User theme settings, Enabling Like feature)
 

4. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, third-party services (like X (formerly Twitter), Imgur, YouTube, Pinterest, analytics providers, and advertisers) may place cookies on your device when you use our platform. These cookies help support certain features and functions.

    For example:
  • YouTube cookies are needed to embed videos on our site.
  • X (formerly Twitter) cookies are needed to embed tweets on our site.
  • Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform, while advertising cookies show you relevant ads and may track your activity on other websites.
 

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have control over cookies and can adjust your settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our platform and your user experience.

 

6. Consent

By using our platform, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time by changing your browser settings.

You also acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. These documents outline the rules and guidelines for using our platform, as well as how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. If you do not agree with our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy, you must not use our platform.

 

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Date of Last Revision" at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

 

8. Contact Us

Please refer to FAQs for commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us by making use of our Contact Us Page.
 
Date of Last Revision: March 26 2025