Cookie Policy
**Effective Date: March 18, 2025**
At Aanandam Insights ("we," "us," or "our"), we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.aanandam.co (“Website”), to enhance your experience, improve our services, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them. This policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy, available at www.aanandam.co/privacy-policy.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your ability to manage or disable them as outlined below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track usage, and provide functionality. We may also use similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, or local storage, which serve comparable purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
2.1 Essential Cookies
- **Purpose**: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly, enabling core features like navigation, account access, and workshop registration.
- **Examples**: Session cookies to keep you logged in, cookies to process payments.
- **Duration**: Typically, temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- **Opt-Out**: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are critical to the Website’s operation.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
- **Purpose**: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized data on page views, time spent, and referral sources. This allows us to improve our content and user experience.
- **Examples**: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid).
- **Duration**: Persistent cookies that may remain on your device for weeks, months, or years unless deleted.
- **Opt-Out**: You can disable these via our cookie consent tool or browser settings (see Section 5).
2.3 Functionality Cookies
- **Purpose**: These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences (e.g., language, workshop interests) and customizing your visit.
- **Examples**: Cookies storing your preferred workshop format (online or in-person).
- **Duration**: Persistent or session-based, depending on the feature.
- **Opt-Out**: You can disable these, but it may limit personalization.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
- **Purpose**: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertisements or promotional content about our workshops, either on our website or third-party platforms.
- **Examples**: Cookies from advertising partners like Google Ads or social media platforms (e.g., Facebook Pixel).
- **Duration**: Persistent cookies, retained until deleted or expired.
- **Opt-Out**: You can opt out via our cookie consent tool or third-party settings (see Section 5).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website operates smoothly and securely.
- Process workshop registrations and payments.
- Analyse Website performance and user behaviour to improve our Services.
- Personalize your experience (e.g., recommending relevant workshops).
- Send you tailored marketing communications (with your consent, where required under Indian law).
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we integrate into our website, such as:
- **Analytics Providers**: E.g., Google Analytics to track usage.
- **Payment Processors**: E.g., Razorpay or PayPal to handle transactions.
- **Video Platforms**: E.g., Zoom or YouTube for online workshops or embedded content.
- **Advertising Partners**: E.g., Google Ads or social media platforms for promotions.
These third parties may place cookies on your device and collect data subject to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for their practices.
5. Managing Cookies
You have control over how cookies are used:
- **Cookie Consent Tool**: Upon visiting our Website, you’ll see a pop-up allowing you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences (except for essential cookies).
- **Browser Settings**: You can disable or delete cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services
Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
- **Opt-Out Links**: For specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: [Tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
- Advertising: [www.youronlinechoices.com](https://www.youronlinechoices.com) or [optout.networkadvertising.org](https://optout.networkadvertising.org)
- **Do Not Track**: Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals, but you can manually adjust settings as above.
6. Cookies and Indian Law
We comply with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (once fully enforced). Where required, we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies and provide you with options to manage them, aligning with data protection principles.
7. How Long Do We Retain Cookies?
- **Session Cookies**: Expire when you close your browser.
- **Persistent Cookies**: Remain on your device until their expiration date (ranging from days to years) or until you delete them.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at: info@aanandam.co