Last updated: 26 September 2026
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used on www.hivepayroll.co.in, which is run by IT Brothers Consulting Solutions Pvt Ltd (“HivePayroll”, “we”). It covers this website only, not the HivePayroll app at setup.hivepayroll.in or your organisation’s HivePayroll account.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Some are needed for the site to work; others help us understand how the site is used. We also use your browser’s local storage for one tool, described below; it works like a cookie but is never sent to our servers.
Your choice
When you first visit, we ask whether you accept analytics cookies. Until you choose, and if you reject them, Google Analytics sets no cookies on your device. You can change your choice at any time with the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page, or by deleting cookies in your browser.
Cookies and storage we use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary (always on) | |||
| hp_consent | HivePayroll | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies. | 180 days |
| hp_psg (local storage) | HivePayroll | Counts payslips downloaded from the free payslip generator this month, to apply the free limit. It stays in your browser and holds only a month and a number. | Until you clear your browser data |
| wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | HivePayroll | Set only for our staff when they sign in to manage the website. | Session to 1 year |
| Analytics (only if you accept) | |||
| _ga, _ga_XZ19D5SYH9 | Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) | Counts visits and shows which pages are used, so we can improve the site. The data is about how the site is used, not who you are. | Up to 400 days |
| Embedded videos (only when you play one) | |||
| YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE and similar | YouTube (Google) | Our videos use YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode and load only when you press play. Once you play a video, YouTube may set its own cookies under its own policy. | Session to 180 days |
The payslip generator and calculators run in your browser. The salary figures, names and other details you enter are not sent to HivePayroll.
Third-party policies
Google Analytics and YouTube are provided by Google. See how Google uses cookies and Google’s privacy policy.
Changes to this policy
If we add or change the cookies we use, we will update this page and the date at the top.
Contact
Questions about this policy: support@hivepayroll.co.in.
