Effective Date: 15 August 2025
Last Updated: 15 August 2025
This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how Prashantgaurav.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website prashantgaurav.com (“Website”).
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website. They help improve user experience, analyze performance, and personalize content.
Cookies may be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until deleted or expired.
- First-party Cookies: Placed by our Website.
- Third-party Cookies: Placed by external providers (e.g., analytics, payment gateways).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality (e.g., login, form submission, secure checkout).
- Performance & Analytics Cookies – To measure traffic, track usage patterns, and improve Website performance.
- Preference Cookies – To remember your settings (language, region, display preferences).
- Marketing & Advertising Cookies – To deliver relevant ads, remarketing campaigns, and track conversions (where applicable).
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use trusted third-party tools such as:
- Google Analytics (website performance and usage insights)
- Payment Gateway Cookies (secure transaction processing)
- Social Media Plugins (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)
These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies. We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for their practices.
4. Managing & Controlling Cookies
You have the right to control cookie usage:
- Consent Banner: When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. (Check your browser’s Help section for instructions.)
- Opt-Out Tools: For Google Analytics, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.
⚠️ Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality or performance of the Website.
5. Data Protection & Privacy
Cookies may collect limited personal data (e.g., IP address, device type, browsing behavior). Any data collected is processed in line with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and Indian IT Rules.
We do not sell or misuse cookie-related data.
6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Under GDPR, we rely on:
- Consent for non-essential cookies (marketing, analytics).
- Legitimate Interest for essential cookies (security, core functionality).
7. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The “Last Updated” date will always be mentioned.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact: support@prashantgaurav.com