Last updated: 8 July 2026
Cookie Policy
Here's what DPDPA Shield stores in your browser and why.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files a website places on your device to remember things about your visit - like your login status or preferences. They can be “session” cookies (gone when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stored for a set period).
That said, DPDPA Shield primarily uses localStorage rather than traditional HTTP cookies. Here's what that means for you.
2. What We Store in Your Browser
We store authentication tokens and your preferences in your browser's localStorage - not as HTTP cookies. Here's the full list:
| Key | Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| dpdpa_access_token | localStorage | JWT token that keeps you logged in to the dashboard | 15 minutes (auto-refreshed) |
| dpdpa_refresh_token | localStorage | Refresh token so your session renews without re-login | 7 days |
| dpdpa-theme | localStorage | Remembers whether you prefer dark or light mode | Persistent |
We don't use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or cross-site analytics. No Google Analytics, no Meta Pixel, nothing like that.
3. Third-Party Cookies
The DPDPA Shield platform doesn't load third-party cookies. Our infrastructure runs on AWS (Amplify for the frontend, App Runner for the API), which doesn't set user-facing cookies.
If you visit any linked third-party service (like our status page), that service may have its own cookie policy.
4. How to Control Browser Storage
Since we use localStorage rather than cookies, standard “block all cookies” settings in your browser won't affect your DPDPA Shield login. To clear localStorage, you'd need to use your browser's developer tools or clear all site data.
Here's how to manage site data in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings - Privacy and Security - Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings - Privacy & Security - Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences - Privacy - Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings - Cookies and site permissions
Clearing site data for dpdpashield.in will log you out and reset your theme preference. That's it - there's nothing else stored.
5. Contact
Questions about cookies or browser storage? Email us at hello@dpdpashield.in.