Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
At Pranapath (pranapath.info), we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing preferences and help us remember your choices. Cookies are essential for the proper functioning of modern websites and enhance user experience by enabling personalization and improving performance.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website operation.
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information about page load times, server response times, and user behavior patterns. This helps us optimize website performance.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language selection, login credentials, and personalized settings. They allow us to provide enhanced and personalized features based on your individual preferences.
4. Marketing & Analytics Cookies
These cookies track your online activities and interests to deliver targeted advertisements and measure marketing campaign effectiveness. They may be set by third-party services and enable us to understand user demographics and behavior.
How We Use Cookies
- Authentication: To keep you logged in and secure your account sessions
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and customize your experience
- Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
- Performance: To optimize website speed and functionality
- Marketing: To deliver relevant content and measure campaign success
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Host-session_id | Essential | Session | User session management |
| pranapath_preferences | Functional | 1 Year | User preferences and settings |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 Years | Google Analytics tracking |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 Hours | Google Analytics session ID |
| pranapath_marketing | Marketing | 6 Months | Marketing and advertising tracking |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 Year | Cookie consent preferences |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject cookies
- Delete cookies automatically when closing the browser
- Block third-party cookies
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through this banner or by visiting our preferences page. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Tools
You can use tools like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) WebChoices tool to control how third-party advertisers track your online behavior across multiple websites.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features or services on our website. Essential cookies are required for security and functionality and cannot be disabled.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies, including:
- Google Analytics - Website analytics and traffic monitoring
- Social Media Platforms - Integration for social sharing and tracking
- Advertising Networks - Targeted advertising and retargeting
These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we recommend reviewing them to understand how they use your data.
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with relevant data protection regulations including GDPR. Information collected through cookies is:
- Used only for the purposes described in this policy
- Stored securely and protected from unauthorized access
- Retained only as long as necessary
- Never sold to third parties without explicit consent
For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Manage Your Preferences
You have the right to control what cookies are stored on your device.
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