Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used on this website, what data they collect, and how preferences can be managed or withdrawn at any time. By continuing to browse this site after selecting cookie preferences, consent is recorded for the chosen categories.

What are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on the device by a website to remember actions and preferences, support core functionality, analyze usage, and personalize content. They can be first-party (set by this site) or third-party (set by services embedded on this site).

Why Cookies are Used

Cookies are used to:

  • Ensure the website functions securely.
  • Measure and improve performance.
  • Remember preferences (such as language).
  • Deliver relevant content or ads based on interests, with consent.

Types of Cookies Used

  • Strictly Necessary: Required for core site functions like page navigation, security, and form submissions; these do not require consent.
  • Preferences: Remember choices such as language and layout to improve the experience.
  • Analytics/Performance: Help understand how visitors use the site so services can be improved using aggregated statistics where possible.
  • Marketing/Advertising: Used to deliver relevant content or measure campaign effectiveness; activated only with explicit consent.

Legal Basis and Consent

Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), consent must be free, specific, informed, and unambiguous, and as easy to withdraw as to give. Non-essential cookies (preferences, analytics, marketing) are used only after valid consent is obtained.

Best practices also align with GDPR/ePrivacy principles requiring consent for non-essential cookies and transparency about purposes, providers, and duration.

Managing Cookie Preferences

  • Cookie Banner/Settings: Preferences can be set or changed anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or banner to accept, reject, or granularly control categories.
  • Withdraw Consent: Consent may be withdrawn at any time using the same “Cookie Settings” control; withdrawal stops further non-essential tracking.
  • Browser Controls: Browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies; note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality.

Potential Cookies on this Site

The website may deploy a mix of first-party cookies (for functionality and security) and third-party cookies from analytics or embedded services. The live cookie list in the Cookie Settings panel shows name, provider, purpose, and expiry.

Illustrative categories commonly encountered include:

  • Session/security cookies: Maintain session integrity and protect forms.
  • Preference cookies: Store language or UI choices for a smoother experience.
  • Analytics cookies: Collect aggregated usage data to improve pages and navigation.
  • Marketing pixels/tags: Measure outreach effectiveness; load only after opt-in.

Data Retention and Expiry

Each cookie has a defined lifetime (session or persistent). The Cookie Settings panel lists the duration for each cookie and the provider responsible. Persistent cookies are retained only as long as necessary for the stated purpose.

Third-Party Services

Where third-party tools (e.g., analytics, embedded media, maps) are integrated, those providers may set their own cookies. Links to their policies are available from the Cookie Settings panel and should be reviewed for details.

Changes to this Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, guidance, or technology. The “Last Updated” date will be revised, and significant changes may be communicated via the banner or site notice.

Compliance Notes (India DPDP)

Consent must be plain-language, granular by category, and easily revocable; access to general site content should not be blocked if non-essential cookies are declined.

BRDCMS guidance (MeitY) emphasizes dashboards for consent lifecycle, multilingual notices, and transparent cookie inventories; this site’s Cookie Settings follows these principles.

Contact

Smt. Dhanpata Maurya Mahila Mahavidyalaya
Rasoolpur Lilha, Milkipur, Ayodhya – 224153
Mobile: 9711130234, 9838883634