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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 29, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and provide essential functionality.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (ArjunSingh.org)
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Essential Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
cookieBannerChoice Essential Records if you accepted/rejected cookies 1 year
_ga Analytics Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_GDVCJWNG2M Analytics Google Analytics 4 - session tracking 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Analytics Google Analytics - throttles requests 1 minute

3. Types of Cookies by Purpose

🔒 Essential Cookies (Required)

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

  • Session Management: Keep you logged in and maintain security
  • Cookie Preferences: Remember your cookie choices
  • Form Submissions: Enable contact form functionality

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))

📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

  • Google Analytics (GA4): Tracks page views, session duration, traffic sources
  • User Behavior: Helps us improve user experience
  • Anonymous Data: IP addresses are anonymized

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

🛡️ Security & Anti-Spam Cookies (Optional)

These cookies protect our forms from spam and abuse.

  • Google reCAPTCHA v2: Prevents automated form submissions
  • Device & Browser Info: Analyzes user behavior to detect bots

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

🔗 Third-Party Service Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are set by third-party services we integrate.

  • Calendly: Scheduling consultation calls
  • WhatsApp: Direct messaging functionality

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

4. How to Manage Cookies

Option 1: Use Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner with options:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies (essential + analytics + security + third-party)
  • Reject All: Only essential cookies will be active
  • Manage Preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable

Click here to change your cookie preferences

Option 2: Browser Settings

Google Chrome:

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → See all site data and permissions → Search for "arjunsingh.org" → Remove

Mozilla Firefox:

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data → Search for "arjunsingh.org" → Remove

Safari:

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Search for "arjunsingh.org" → Remove

Microsoft Edge:

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies → See all cookies → Search for "arjunsingh.org" → Remove

5. Third-Party Cookie Policies

We use third-party services that set their own cookies. Please review their cookie policies:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some website features may not work properly:

  • ❌ Contact form may not submit
  • ❌ WhatsApp widget may not function
  • ❌ Calendly scheduling may not work
  • ❌ Your cookie preferences won't be remembered
  • ✅ You can still browse the website and view content

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: arjun.singh.tata@gmail.com
📱 Phone: +91 8149090364
🌐 Website: www.arjunsingh.org