Cookie Policy / Cookie Notice

1. Introduction

Shyamsharanam Skills and Livelihood Foundation (“SSLF”, “Foundation”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of visitors to its website.

This Cookie Policy / Cookie Notice explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used in connection with the SSLF website and clarifies the current cookie and tracking position of the website.

This Policy should be read together with SSLF's Website & External Privacy Policy and Website Terms & Conditions / Terms of Use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that may be stored on a user's device when visiting a website.

Cookies may be used by websites for purposes such as:

• Website functionality
• Security
• User preferences
• Login or session management
• Website performance
• Analytics
• Advertising, or
• Other technical purposes

The specific use of cookies depends upon the technologies implemented on a particular website.

3. SSLF's Current Cookie Position

At the time of publication of this Policy, the SSLF website is not intentionally configured to use third-party analytics, advertising or remarketing cookies such as:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Meta Pixel
• LinkedIn Insight Tag, or
• Similar third-party advertising/analytics tracking technologies

The website also does not currently use a dedicated cookie-consent banner because the current website configuration does not intentionally use such tracking technologies.

4. Essential Website Technologies

Although SSLF does not currently use third-party analytics or advertising tracking technologies, certain technical mechanisms may be required for the website to function properly.

Depending upon the website functionality being used, such technical mechanisms may support:

• Website security
• Login and account functionality
• Session management
• Form submission
• Authentication
• User preferences, or
• Other essential website operations

Such technical mechanisms are used to provide or maintain requested website functionality rather than to create advertising profiles.

5. User Accounts and Login

The SSLF website may provide user registration or login functionality.

Where such functionality is available, technical session or authentication mechanisms may be required to maintain a user's logged-in session and securely operate the relevant functionality.

The information associated with user accounts is handled in accordance with SSLF's Website & External Privacy Policy.

6. Website Forms

SSLF uses custom-developed website forms for purposes such as:

• Enquiries
• Programme applications
• Registrations
• Contact requests
• Donation-related information
• Volunteer or career enquiries, and
• Other organisational activities

Information submitted through website forms may be stored in the website's WordPress database or otherwise processed for the relevant purpose, as described in SSLF's Privacy Policy.

7. Donations and Payment Processing

SSLF may provide online donation facilities through a payment gateway or other authorised payment mechanism.

Payment processing may involve third-party banks, payment gateways or payment service providers.

Such third parties may use their own technologies, cookies or similar mechanisms in connection with payment processing.

Those technologies are controlled by the relevant third-party service provider and may be subject to that provider's own privacy policy and terms.

SSLF does not control the independent cookie or tracking practices of third-party payment providers.

8. WhatsApp and External Services

The SSLF website may provide a WhatsApp button, icon or link to enable visitors to contact SSLF.

When a visitor uses such a third-party service, the visitor may be redirected to or interact with the third-party platform.

The third party may process information according to its own terms, privacy policy and technical practices.

SSLF does not control the independent cookie or tracking practices of third-party platforms.

9. Third-Party Website Content

The SSLF website may, where appropriate, display or embed content from third-party platforms, including videos or other external resources.

For example, SSLF may embed YouTube videos on certain pages.

Third-party embedded content may cause the relevant third party to process technical information or use cookies or similar technologies according to its own policies.

SSLF does not control such third-party technologies.

10. Social Media and Online Advertising

SSLF may use social media and online advertising platforms for awareness, fundraising, programme outreach, recruitment or other legitimate organisational purposes.

This may include advertising through platforms such as:

• Facebook/Instagram
• Google
• LinkedIn
• YouTube, or
• Other online platforms

Such advertising activity is separate from the SSLF website's current tracking configuration.

However, third-party advertising platforms may independently use cookies or similar technologies when users interact with their platforms or advertisements.

11. Analytics

At the time of publication of this Policy, SSLF does not intentionally use:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Meta Pixel
• LinkedIn Insight Tag, or
• Similar third-party website analytics or advertising tracking technologies

If SSLF introduces analytics technologies in the future, this Policy will be reviewed and updated as appropriate.

12. CAPTCHA and Security Technologies

The SSLF website does not currently use Google reCAPTCHA or a similar third-party CAPTCHA service.

SSLF may introduce security technologies in the future where reasonably necessary to protect website forms, accounts, donations or other website functions.

Any material change to the website's use of such technologies may be reflected in an updated version of this Policy.

13. How Users Can Manage Cookies

Users may be able to control or delete cookies through their web browser settings.

Most modern browsers provide options to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Restrict certain cookies, or
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored

14. Changes in Website Technology

Website technology may change over time.

SSLF may introduce new functionality, security mechanisms, analytics tools, payment services, embedded content or other technologies as its website and operations develop.

If such changes materially affect the use of cookies or similar technologies, SSLF may update this Cookie Policy / Cookie Notice accordingly.

Users are encouraged to review the latest version of this Policy when using the website.

15. Privacy and Personal Information

Cookies and similar technologies may, depending upon their purpose and configuration, be capable of processing technical or personal information.

SSLF will handle personal information in accordance with its Website & External Privacy Policy and applicable law.

This Cookie Policy should therefore be read together with the SSLF Privacy Policy.

16. Third-Party Websites

The SSLF website may contain links to third-party websites and platforms.

Once a user leaves the SSLF website, the cookie and tracking practices of the third-party website will be governed by that third party's own policies.

SSLF is not responsible for the independent cookie practices of third-party websites.

17. Policy Updates

SSLF may update this Cookie Policy / Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in website functionality
• Changes in technology
• Introduction of new services
• Changes in third-party integrations
• Changes in applicable law, or
• Changes in SSLF's privacy practices

The “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this document indicates the latest revision.

18. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy / Cookie Notice, please contact:

Shyamsharanam Skills and Livelihood Foundation (SSLF)

19. Governing Law

This Cookie Policy / Cookie Notice shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in India.

Subject to applicable law, disputes relating to this Policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

20. Severability

If any provision of this Policy is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain effective to the extent permitted by applicable law.

21. No Waiver

Failure by SSLF to enforce any provision of this Policy at any particular time shall not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision subsequently.