Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and understanding how you use our service.

Essential

Required for login

Functional

Remember settings

Analytics

Improve service

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Lekhhaa (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our expense tracking application. This policy is part of our Privacy Policy and should be read together with it.

By using Lekhhaa, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can control cookie settings through your browser or device settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Cookies by Duration:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These are essential for basic functionality like keeping you logged in as you navigate between pages.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These remember your preferences and settings between sessions.

Types of Cookies by Origin:

First-Party Cookies

Set by Lekhhaa directly. These help us provide core functionality and understand how you use our service.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external service providers we use (like analytics providers). We carefully select trusted partners and limit their use.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in as you navigate the site
  • Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Session Management: Maintain your active session
  • Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across servers for performance

3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

  • Theme Preference: Remember if you prefer light or dark mode
  • Language Settings: Store your language preference
  • UI Preferences: Remember your dashboard layout and settings
  • Form Data: Save form inputs to prevent data loss

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our service:

  • Usage Analytics: Track which features are most popular
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
  • User Behavior: Understand navigation patterns to improve UX
  • A/B Testing: Test new features and improvements

Note: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not track individual financial transactions or sensitive personal data for analytics purposes.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Here is a detailed list of cookies used by Lekhhaa:

Cookie NameTypeDurationPurpose
next-auth.session-tokenEssentialSessionAuthentication and session management
next-auth.csrf-tokenEssentialSessionSecurity (CSRF protection)
themeFunctional1 yearStore theme preference (light/dark mode)
localeFunctional1 yearStore language preference
_gaAnalytics2 yearsGoogle Analytics - distinguish users
_ga_*Analytics2 yearsGoogle Analytics - persist session state

This list may be updated as we add or remove services. Check this page regularly for the most current information.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services that set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our service. This helps us improve user experience and identify issues.

Google Privacy Policy

Authentication Services

NextAuth.js sets cookies for secure authentication and session management. These are essential for the service to function.

We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on Lekhhaa. We do not sell or share your data with advertisers.

6. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control and manage cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser
  • Set exceptions for specific websites

Browser-Specific Cookie Settings:

  • 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 → Cookies and site data

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain analytics services:

6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note: If you block essential cookies, Lekhhaa may not function properly. You may not be able to log in, save your preferences, or access certain features. Blocking functional and analytics cookies will not prevent the core service from working but may limit your experience.

7. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies:

Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows us to store data locally in your browser. We use this for offline functionality and caching to improve performance.

Session Storage

Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser tab. Used for temporary data during your session.

Web Beacons

Small transparent images used in emails to track whether they were opened. We may use these for important service notifications.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or through the Service. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Additional Resources

For more information about how we handle your data: