Last Updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and helping us understand how you interact with our content about traditional Indian games and cultural heritage.
2. How We Use Cookies
Indian Heritage Games Foundation uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand which cultural content is most popular
- Improve our educational resources based on user behavior
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Analyze traffic patterns to better serve our mission of cultural preservation
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be turned off. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| sessionID | Manages your browsing session | Session only |
| formData | Temporarily stores form information | Session only |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which helps us improve our cultural education services:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
| pageViews | Tracks which games and content are most popular | 30 days |
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and personalize your experience:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferredState | Remembers your selected Indian state for localized content | 6 months |
| userType | Remembers if you're an educator, parent, or researcher | 6 months |
| language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use services from third parties that place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage patterns
- Content Delivery Networks: Helps load our cultural content faster
- Educational Platforms: May be used for advanced learning features
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies to help us improve our cultural education services
- Decline optional cookies (essential cookies will still be used)
- Learn more about our cookie policy
6. Cookies and Cultural Content
We use cookies responsibly to enhance your learning experience about Indian traditional games:
- Recommend games from your region of India
- Remember which cultural articles you've read
- Personalize educational content for your role (teacher, parent, etc.)
- Track the popularity of different traditional games
7. Mobile Devices and Cookies
If you access our website through a mobile device, cookies work similarly to desktop browsers. You can manage cookie settings in your mobile browser or through device settings.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
- Cultural content may not be personalized to your region
- Some interactive features may not function
- We won't be able to improve our services based on usage patterns
9. Children's Privacy and Cookies
Our website is designed for educators, parents, and researchers. We do not knowingly place cookies on devices used by children under 13. Parents should supervise children's internet usage and manage cookie settings appropriately.
10. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy as we develop new features for cultural education or as laws change. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
11. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: cookies@indianheritagegames.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Address: Indian Heritage Games Foundation, New Delhi, India
12. Legal Compliance
Our cookie practices are designed to comply with Indian data protection regulations and international standards for websites serving educational and cultural content.
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