Cookie Policy

PANCHMITRA FOUNDATION (“Panchmitra Foundation,” “the Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website, https://panchmitra.com/ (“Website”).

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used on our Website, the types of cookies that may be placed on your device, and the choices available to you regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed and stored on your computer, mobile device, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites operate efficiently, provide essential functionality, remember user preferences, and enable website owners to understand how visitors interact with their content.

Cookies may also be used in conjunction with similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, or analytics tools, for purposes described in this Policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Depending on their purpose, the Website may use the following types of cookies:

a. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functioning and security of the Website. They may be used to enable core features such as:

• Website navigation;
• Secure access to essential Website functions; and
• Secure donation and payment processing.

Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of certain Website functions, disabling them may affect your ability to use those functions.

b. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use and interact with our Website.

These cookies may collect information such as pages visited, browsing behavior, and general usage patterns. We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar analytics tools to analyse Website traffic and improve the Website’s functionality, performance, and user experience.

c. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow the Website to remember choices and preferences made by visitors.

For example, these cookies may be used to remember preferences such as language settings or other browsing preferences, thereby providing a more convenient and personalised browsing experience.

d. Third-Party Cookies

Certain third-party services integrated into or linked with the Website may place their own cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device.

These may include:

• Payment gateway services;
• Social media plug-ins; and
• Other third-party services or embedded technologies.

The use of such cookies is governed by the respective privacy policies and terms of the relevant third parties. Panchmitra Foundation does not control the cookie practices of third-party service providers.

3. Managing and disabling Cookies

You may control, restrict, or disable cookies through the settings of your web browser.

Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device;
• Delete existing cookies;
• Block cookies; or
• Receive notifications before cookies are placed on your device.

Please note that disabling or blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website and may prevent certain features from working properly, including functionality required to process donations.

4. Consent to use cookies

By continuing to access or use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy, subject to your ability to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Where required by applicable law, we may seek additional consent before placing or using certain categories of non-essential cookies.

5. Changes to this Policy

Panchmitra Foundation may revise or update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, Website functionality, technology, or applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Any changes to this Policy will be published on this page along with a revised Last Updated Date.

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to remain informed about our use of cookies and similar technologies.

6. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us at:

Panchmitra Foundation

Email: info@panchmitra.com

Mobile no – 9638622144