Institutional & Legal Policy
Cookie Policy
Effective & Last Updated: November 10, 2026
Legal Review Notice: This document is a comprehensive template provided for informational publication. While drafted to align with Google AdSense policy benchmarks, GDPR, CCPA, and Indian DPDP guidelines, website owners should consult with legal counsel to adapt terms to their exact entity structure and jurisdiction.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by online publishers to facilitate site navigation, protect user sessions, remember preferences, and analyze user engagement.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website operation, session security, and routing. These cannot be switched off.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your interface preferences, such as Dark Mode / Light Mode and cookie preference selections.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Allow us to measure site visits and traffic sources via Google Analytics to assess article popularity and reader retention. Data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
- Advertising & Targeting Cookies: Placed by third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense) to serve advertisements relevant to your interests and prevent the same ad from reappearing continuously.
3. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your preferences through our Cookie Consent Banner upon visiting our site, or manage cookie settings directly within your web browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).