This cookie policy explains how BillsCheck.pk uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit the site. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy and helps you understand what cookies do, which ones we use, and how you can control them. By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies as described here, unless you disable them.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They let the site remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and how you use the pages. Cookies cannot run programs or carry viruses, and most do not identify you personally. Similar technologies, such as pixels and local storage, work in comparable ways.
Why we use cookies
We use cookies for a few clear reasons. Some keep the bill checker working and remember your basic choices as you move between pages. Some help us count visits and see which guides people read, so we can improve them. Others support the advertising that keeps the service free. Without any cookies the site still loads, but a few features and measurements will not work as well.
First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by BillsCheck.pk itself and cover core functions. Third-party cookies are set by outside services we use, such as Google, and are governed by those companies' own policies. We do not control third-party cookies directly, but we choose established providers with published privacy practices.
Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies. These keep the site working and secure. They support core features and cannot be switched off through our site.
- Performance and analytics cookies. These help us understand how visitors use the pages, such as which guides are read most, so we can improve the site. The data is collected in an aggregate form.
- Advertising cookies. These are set by advertising partners to show relevant ads and to limit how often you see the same ad. They may track your visits across different websites.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties rather than by us. We use Google services, including Google Analytics to measure traffic and Google AdSense to display advertising. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. These providers process data under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
How long cookies last
Session cookies last only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them, so the site can remember you on your next visit. The exact lifespan depends on the cookie and the provider that set it.
Managing and disabling cookies
You control cookies. Every major browser lets you view, block or delete cookies through its settings, and you can set it to warn you before a cookie is stored. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site work. To opt out of personalised advertising, visit Google Ads Settings and adjust the ad controls in your Google account.
Your consent
When you use BillsCheck.pk with cookies enabled in your browser, you consent to the cookies described in this policy. You can withdraw that consent at any time by disabling or deleting cookies in your browser. Some jurisdictions require a consent banner, and where that applies we present one.
Cookies we may set
The exact cookies present depend on how you use the site and which features and ads load, but they generally fall into these groups:
- Session cookies that keep the current visit working and are deleted when you close the browser.
- Preference cookies that remember basic choices so the site behaves the way you expect.
- Google Analytics cookies that measure page views and traffic sources in aggregate.
- Google AdSense cookies that support advertising and control how often an ad is shown.
Cookies on mobile devices
Cookies work on phones and tablets much as they do on a computer. If you browse on a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings, and you can reset the advertising identifier on Android or iOS to limit ad tracking.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a Do Not Track setting. There is no common standard for how sites should respond to it, so we handle tracking through the cookie controls described above rather than a Do Not Track signal.
Updating your cookie choices
Your choices are not permanent, and you can change them whenever you like. If you accepted cookies before and want to stop them now, clear the cookies for this site in your browser and adjust the settings to block the categories you do not want. If a consent banner is shown, you can revisit it to change your selection. Turning off advertising cookies does not remove ads, but the ads you see become less tailored to you.
More information about cookies
If you want to understand cookies in more depth, the help pages of your browser explain how to view, allow and delete them, and Google publishes clear notes on how Analytics and AdSense use cookies. For advertising specifically, the Google Ads Settings page lets you control the ads you see across Google's services. We keep this policy in plain language so you can make an informed choice without needing technical knowledge.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy as our use of cookies or the law changes. The current version always applies, and we post any revised version on this page. Where a change is significant, we may highlight it on the site so you are aware of it.
Contact
For any question about our use of cookies, reach us through the contact page and we will be glad to help.