Cookies Policy of Shrilekha.com

At Shrilekha.com ("we," "our," or "us"), we value the privacy and security of our website visitors and users. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website Shrilekha.com (the "Site") and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your settings or refrain from using the Site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance the user experience, and provide website owners with important information about the usage of their sites.

Cookies can be classified into the following categories:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the website and allow you to use the features and services of the site, such as accessing secure areas or shopping carts.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect data on how visitors interact with the website, such as which pages are visited most often or whether users receive error messages from webpages. These cookies help improve the website’s performance.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., language preference or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing habits and serve you targeted advertisements based on your interests.

Cookies can be either first-party(set by the website you are visiting) or third-party (set by external services or websites, such as advertisers or analytics providers).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including but not limited to:

• To Provide the Services You Request: Certain cookies are necessary to enable core functions such as secure login, adding items to your shopping cart, and processing payments.
• To Improve Your Experience: We use performance and functional cookies to help us understand how you use the Site and to improve its content, features, and functionality. For example, cookies may remember your language preferences or whether you've previously visited the Site.
• To Personalize Your Experience: Cookies allow us to tailor the content on the Site to your interests, such as remembering your preferences or customizing the content based on your location.
• To Measure the Effectiveness of Our Marketing Campaigns: We use targeting and advertising cookies to track your online activity and display relevant advertisements to you on third-party websites. These cookies allow us to analyze the performance of our advertising efforts and to serve targeted ads based on your browsing behavior.
• For Analytical Purposes: We use cookies to analyze the performance of our website, such as how visitors interact with it, what pages are visited, and whether errors occur. These analytics help us improve our website and deliver a better user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website. They allow you to navigate the website and use its features. Without these cookies, certain services, such as making purchases or logging in, cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect personal information.

2. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve functionality and performance. These cookies collect data about page visits, traffic sources, and the pages users visit.

3. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features. These cookies are not essential for the operation of the website but help to improve your experience.

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertisements and content to you. By analyzing your interactions with the site, these cookies help us understand your preferences and serve relevant ads on third-party websites.

How We Use Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics and advertising companies, to set cookies on your device when you use the Site. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites, and they may use this information to deliver targeted advertising or analyze website performance.

Some of the third parties that set cookies on the Site include:

• Google Analytics: For tracking user behavior and generating reports.
• Google Ads: For serving targeted advertisements based on your interests.
• Facebook: For advertising and tracking user interactions across platforms.
• LinkedIn: For analytics and advertising purposes.

These third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Managing Cookies

You have the ability to control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features on the Site.

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through the browser settings. You can choose to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set. The methods for doing so vary by browser, so please refer to your browser’s help section for more details.
• Cookie Consent Banner: Upon visiting the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that gives you the option to accept or reject the use of non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings.
• Opting Out of Targeted Advertising: If you wish to opt out of receiving targeted advertisements, you can visit the following websites to manage your preferences:
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
• Mobile App Users: If you are using a mobile app, you can manage your ad preferences in the app settings or through your mobile device’s settings. Refer to your device’s user manual for instructions on how to manage advertising settings.

Retention of Cookies

Cookies are stored on your device for varying periods, depending on the type of cookie. Some cookies are stored for a limited time, while others are persistent and remain on your device until you delete them manually or they expire.

• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted once you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

You can always delete or clear cookies from your browser settings.

Changes to Our Cookies Policy

We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookies Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Shrilekha.com
help@shrilekha.com