WEBSITE POLICY

Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy of Shanthimalai Trust

Effective Date: 27 August 2026
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Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Shanthimalai Trust uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

We use cookies to help our website function properly, improve website performance, understand how visitors use our website, and provide a better user experience.

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What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies allow a website to remember certain information about your visit and can help the website operate more efficiently.

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How We Use Cookies

Shanthimalai Trust may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:

  • Operating and securing our website
  • Remembering basic website preferences
  • Improving website functionality and performance
  • Understanding how visitors use our website
  • Identifying technical problems and improving website security
  • Measuring website traffic and engagement
  • Improving the overall user experience
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Types of Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic operation and security of the website.

They may support functions such as page navigation, form submission, security, and other essential website features.

These cookies generally cannot be disabled through our website because certain parts of the website may not function properly without them.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help remember choices or preferences made by visitors and may improve the functionality of the website.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are visited and how visitors navigate through the website.

This information helps us improve our website and content.

Third-Party Cookies

Some services integrated into our website may place cookies on your device.

These may include services used for payment processing, website analytics, embedded videos, maps, social media content, security, or other website functionality.

These third parties may have their own cookie and privacy policies.

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Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services to provide certain functions or analyse website usage.

For example, third-party services may be used for:

  • Donation and payment processing
  • Website analytics
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Embedded videos or maps
  • Social media features
  • Website hosting and technical services

The use of cookies by these third parties is governed by their respective policies and terms.

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Managing Cookies

You can control or manage cookies through your web browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies
  • Allow cookies only from selected websites
  • Receive a notification before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of parts of our website.

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Cookie Consent

Where applicable, we may request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences where the website provides an appropriate cookie management option.

Essential cookies required for the operation and security of the website may continue to function where permitted by applicable law.

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Personal Information

Some cookies or similar technologies may be associated with information that can identify or relate to an individual.

Any personal information collected through our website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.

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Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technology, third-party services, or applicable legal requirements.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Shanthimalai Trust

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India

✉️ smt@shanthimalai.in 📞 +91-9943569264 🌐 www.shanthimalai.in

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge this Cookie Policy and the use of cookies as described above, subject to any consent requirements that may apply.