1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and SDK identifiers (on web).
2. Mobile app note
The SHARANAM CLASSES mobile app does not use browser cookies in the same way. It may use:
- Secure storage for login sessions
- Local preferences (language, notification toggles, theme)
- Analytics/diagnostics SDKs if enabled in a release
App data practices are covered in the Privacy Policy and Data Safety disclosures.
3. Types of cookies we may use on the website
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Security, load balancing, basic site function | Session cookies |
| Functional | Remember language or UI choices | Preference cookies |
| Analytics | Understand traffic and page performance | Privacy-friendly analytics (if enabled) |
| Marketing | Only if we run ads/campaigns | Third-party pixels (if enabled) |
We aim to minimise cookies. Marketing cookies, if used, will be disclosed and controlled where required.
4. How to manage cookies
You can block or delete cookies via browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the website (e.g. logged-in admin or forms).
5. Third parties
If we embed YouTube, maps, payment pages, or social links, those third parties may set their own cookies under their policies.
6. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy; the “Last updated” date will change.