Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

CASA-Kerala uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. The technologies we use may include:

• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device
• Local Storage: Data stored in your browser's local storage
• Session Storage: Temporary data stored during your browsing session
• Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track user behavior

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Performance monitoring cookies

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

• Preference cookies
• Language selection cookies
• User interface customization cookies

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. We do not currently use advertising cookies, but may do so in the future.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third-party cookies include:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Social Media Platforms: For social media integration and sharing features
• Content Delivery Networks: To optimize website performance

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt-out of certain third-party cookies by visiting:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality, and disabling them may prevent you from accessing certain areas of the site.

7. Cookies We Use

The following is a list of cookies we use on our website:

Essential Cookies

• session_id: Maintains your session while browsing the website
• csrf_token: Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery

Analytics Cookies

• _ga: Google Analytics - Distinguishes users (expires: 2 years)
• _gid: Google Analytics - Distinguishes users (expires: 24 hours)
• _gat: Google Analytics - Throttles request rate (expires: 1 minute)

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

• www.allaboutcookies.org
• www.youronlinechoices.com

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

CASA-Kerala
Email: contact@casakerala.org
Address: CASA-Kerala Headquarters, Kochi, Kerala, India