Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 4, 2020
Website: www.iacpatronsfoundation.org
At IAC Patrons Foundation, your privacy and trust matter deeply to us. This Cookie Policy provides you with clear information about how and why cookies and similar tracking technologies are used when you visit our website—www.iacpatronsfoundation.org.
This document is part of our broader commitment to transparency and data responsibility under applicable data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act (India), GDPR (Europe), and other global standards.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files consisting of letters and numbers that are stored on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you access a website. These files are stored either temporarily (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies), and they allow a website to recognize your device and remember actions or preferences over time.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set directly by our website.
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services integrated into our website (e.g., payment gateways, analytics tools, social media embeds).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for multiple reasons that enhance your Browse experience and allow us to operate more efficiently. These include:
a. Website Functionality
To ensure that our website operates as intended and offers a smooth, secure, and seamless user experience. For example:
- Maintaining session states while you navigate pages.
- Preserving donation form inputs as you proceed.
- Ensuring accessibility and responsiveness across devices.
b. Performance & Analytics
To help us understand how users interact with our website. These cookies:
- Collect anonymous statistical data (e.g., page visits, time on site).
- Help us identify broken links, slow-loading pages, or UX issues.
- Provide insights for website improvement and content optimization.
Tools like Google Analytics and Cloudflare Insights may be used.
c. Preferences & Personalization
To remember your preferences across sessions:
- Language selection.
- Location settings.
- User interface customization.
d. Marketing & Third-Party Integrations
To enable embedded third-party features or services, including:
- Embedded YouTube or Vimeo videos.
- Social sharing tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
- Email marketing campaign performance.
- Secure payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Essential for website operation; cannot be disabled. | Donation session cookies, security tokens. |
| Functional Cookies | Enable website personalization features. | Language preference, theme selection. |
| Performance Cookies | Track how users interact with the site anonymously. | Google Analytics cookies. |
| Marketing Cookies | Track user engagement for outreach campaigns. | Facebook Pixel, newsletter tracking. |
| Third-Party Cookies | Placed by external providers used on our site. | Payment gateways, video platforms. |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may integrate services from other companies that also use cookies. These include, but are not limited to:
- Google Analytics – Website traffic and behavior analysis.
- Razorpay / Stripe / PayPal – Secure online donations.
- YouTube – Embedded video content.
- Meta (Facebook) / Instagram / X (Twitter) – Embedded social media tools.
- Mailchimp / Brevo – Newsletter signup tracking.
We do not control how these third parties use cookies. Please refer to their individual cookie and privacy policies for more details.
5. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have full control over how cookies are stored and used on your devices.
Through Your Browser:
Most modern web browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored.
- Delete cookies at any time.
- Block or allow specific cookies.
- Receive notifications before a cookie is set.
Popular browser settings:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may limit the functionality of some parts of the site—such as the donation form or language selection.
6. Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, or by clicking "Accept All Cookies" on the banner presented during your visit, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting cookie settings through your browser or reloading the cookie preferences menu (if provided).
7. Data Retention via Cookies
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Stored for a set period (usually 30 to 365 days), unless deleted manually.
- Analytics cookies: Retention depends on third-party provider policies.
We do not retain personally identifiable data via cookies unless explicitly submitted by you in a form.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to evolving legal, technical, or operational requirements. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly to stay informed.
When updates are made, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or your data privacy, please contact us at:
- Email: support@iacpatronsfoundation.org
- Phone: +91-9876543210
- Office Address: 3rd Floor, Woodburn Central, 5A Woodburn Park Road, Kolkata – 700020