Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how sachinmaurya.com ("the Website"), operated by Sachin Maurya, uses cookies and similar technologies. This policy should be read alongside the Privacy Policy, which provides more detail on how your personal information is handled.

By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the website owner.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" (deleted automatically when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain).

3. Cookies Used on This Website

The Website currently uses only a minimal set of cookies. Below is a detailed breakdown:

Essential/Technical Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled. They do not collect personal information.

sidebar_state — This cookie stores your preference for the sidebar (open or closed state) in the Website's interface. It is a first-party, persistent cookie that enhances your browsing experience by remembering your layout preferences. This cookie does not track your behavior across websites and does not contain personal data.

Server Session Cookies — The Website's hosting infrastructure may set session cookies that are essential for the basic functioning of the site, such as maintaining your connection to the server. These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

As of the date of this Cookie Policy, the Website does NOT use: Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics); Advertising or targeting cookies; Social media tracking cookies; Third-party tracking cookies of any kind; Cookies that collect personal information for marketing purposes.

4. Why I Use Cookies

I use cookies on the Website for the following specific purposes:

Essential Website Functionality: To ensure the Website operates correctly and provides you with the features and services you expect. This includes maintaining your session and remembering your interface preferences.

User Experience: To remember your preferences (such as sidebar state) so you do not have to re-set them each time you visit the Website.

Security: To help protect the Website and its users from security threats, including cross-site request forgery and other vulnerabilities.

Performance: To ensure the Website loads efficiently and provides a responsive user experience.

5. Third-Party Cookies

The Website currently does not use any third-party cookies. No third-party analytics services, advertising networks, social media platforms, or tracking tools are integrated with the Website at this time.

If I implement third-party services in the future (such as Google Analytics for website traffic analysis, email marketing services for newsletter delivery, or social media sharing features), this Cookie Policy will be updated to reflect the specific cookies those services may set, and I will obtain your consent where required by applicable law.

Potential future third-party cookies may include: Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, bounce rate); Email marketing cookies to manage newsletter subscriptions and track email engagement; Social media cookies to enable sharing of content from the Website on social platforms.

Any such additions will be clearly disclosed and consent will be obtained before deployment.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. The help section of your browser should provide information on how to manage your cookie settings.

Common browser cookie management instructions: Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Website to operate properly.

Device-Level Controls: You can also manage cookies at the device level through your operating system's privacy settings, particularly on mobile devices.

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, the Website may use other similar technologies such as:

Local Storage: The Website's JavaScript may use the browser's local storage API to store certain data on your device. This is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. Local storage data does not have an automatic expiration date and remains on your device until explicitly cleared.

Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab or window.

These technologies are used for the same purposes as essential cookies — to maintain website functionality and user preferences. They do not track you across websites or collect personal information for marketing purposes.

You can manage local storage and session storage through your browser settings in the same way you manage cookies.

8. Cookie Consent

By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. Since the Website currently only uses essential cookies that are necessary for its operation, explicit consent is not required under most applicable privacy laws for the current cookie usage.

However, if I implement non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) in the future, I will: Provide clear and prominent notice before setting such cookies; Obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies; Provide a cookie consent mechanism that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies; Respect your choices and not set non-essential cookies if you have not consented.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences or by clearing cookies through your browser settings.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies used on the Website, changes in technology, or changes in applicable laws and regulations. When I make changes, I will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

If I make significant changes to this Cookie Policy (such as adding new categories of cookies), I will provide notice on the Website. I encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how cookies are used on the Website.

10. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about how cookies are used on the Website, please contact me:

Email: sachinmaurya.in@gmail.com Website: sachinmaurya.com/contact Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

I am happy to provide additional information about the cookies used on the Website and to help you manage your cookie preferences.