Cookie & Tracking Technologies Policy
Swabhiman Samiti is a registered grassroots non-profit dedicated to transparent and ethical data practices. This policy details how our portal uses cookies and local browser storage strictly to ensure site security, verify donor certificates, and maintain seamless voluntary contributions.
Zero Commercial Tracking
We never deploy third-party advertising cookies, ad re-targeting pixels, or cross-site tracking scripts.
Essential Protection
Cookies are used strictly for CSRF protection, secure Razorpay donation handshakes, and session integrity.
Full User Control
You can accept, reject non-essential cookies, or clear browser storage at any time without penalty.
1What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are tiny text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. LocalStorage and SessionStorage are web browser features that allow storing key-value pairs locally on your device without sending them back and forth with every network request.
2Categories of Cookies We Use
3Statutory Compliance with DPDP Act 2023 & IT Act 2000
In accordance with Section 4 and Section 6 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP), Swabhiman Samiti only processes personal data on the lawful ground of explicit consent and legitimate charitable use. Cookies deployed on this domain are strictly functional and do not engage in behavioral profiling.
4How to Manage or Clear Cookies in Your Browser
You have the right to accept, refuse, or remove cookies at any time via your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-party cookies.
- Apple Safari: Preferences / Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
5Contact the Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions, grievance notices, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, please reach out to our institutional secretariat:
