Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy SHRI SHIRDI SAI BABA SEVA KARANGAL CHARITABLE TRUST Website: https://shirdiseva.com/ Effective Date: May 27, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Seva Karangal Charitable Trust (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://shirdiseva.com/ (the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and your rights to control them.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time.

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

3. Cookies We Use

Category	Purpose	Examples	Duration
Strictly Necessary	Essential for website to function (navigation, security, form submission)	Session cookies, CSRF protection	Session / Short-term
Performance/Analytics	To analyze website traffic, user behavior, and improve user experience	Google Analytics (if used)	Up to 2 years
Functional	To remember your preferences (language, theme, donation form data)	Preference cookies	Up to 1 year
Targeting/Marketing	To show relevant content or advertisements (currently minimal)	Social media pixels (if any)	Up to 1 year

Note: As of now, this website is a simple charitable platform focused on donations, volunteering, and information about our education and welfare programs. We primarily use Strictly Necessary and Performance cookies.

4. Purposes of Using Cookies

To ensure the website functions properly (e.g., processing donation forms).
To understand how visitors interact with our site (pages visited, time spent).
To improve our services and content related to child education, food distribution, and community welfare.
To remember your choices so you don’t have to re-enter information repeatedly.
For basic security and fraud prevention.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on our website:

Payment gateways (for secure donations)
Analytics providers
Social media platforms (Share buttons)

These third parties have their own privacy policies.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
Delete cookies already stored
Receive alerts when cookies are set

How to manage cookies:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
Microsoft Edge / Safari: Similar privacy settings

You can also visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/ for more guidance.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / Applicable Laws)

As a visitor, you have the right to:

Access information about cookies used
Withdraw consent at any time
Request deletion of personal data collected via cookies (where applicable)

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: Email: donations@shirdiseva.com