This Cookies Policy explains how Shri Bageshwar Dham (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website www.bageshwarbalaji.org (the “Website”).
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features (e.g., accessing secure areas, language preferences, or remembering items in donation forms).
- These cookies do not require your consent.
- They are usually session cookies and are deleted when you close your browser.
Analytical/Performance Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website, such as:
- Number of visitors
- Most visited pages
- Time spent on the site
- Error messages
Provider: Google Analytics (or other analytics tools we may use)
Purpose: To improve the performance and user experience of the Website
Data collected: Anonymized IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of visit
Duration: Up to 26 months (as per Google Analytics default retention)
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language preference, text size, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. Marketing/Advertising Cookies (Currently Not Used)
We do not currently use third-party advertising or targeting cookies on www.bageshwarbalaji.org. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly and your consent will be requested.
3.Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our Website, such as:
- Embedded YouTube videos (Google LLC)
- Social media sharing buttons (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc.)
- Google Maps (if used for location)
These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing activity across different websites. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy and cookie policies of these third parties.
4. Managing and Deleting Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
How to manage cookies (common browsers):
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
5. Your Consent
When you first visit our Website, we display a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies (analytical and functionality cookies). You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Adjust your preferences
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via the cookie settings link
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Email: IT1@bageshwarbalaji.org
Address: Bageshwar Dham, Village Gadha, District Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India – 471315
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Thank you for visiting www.bageshwarbalaji.org
Jai Shri Bageshwar Balaji Maharaj