Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 2025
At Mahadev Book, transparency is a core principle of our privacy framework.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how mahadevbookks.com uses them, the types of cookies active on your device, and how you can control or delete them.
We want every visitor to clearly understand how small bits of data improve website functionality and maintain security.
1. Purpose of This Policy
The goal of this page is to give you simple, non-technical information about cookies and similar technologies so you can make informed decisions.
Our use of cookies is strictly limited to maintaining the site’s performance, protecting visitors, and understanding overall traffic trends — never for intrusive advertising or profiling.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer or mobile device when you visit.
They store certain pieces of information — for example, a session ID, preferred language, or the date of your last visit — so that the website recognizes you next time.
Cookies are not programs and cannot install software or harm your device.
3. Why Mahadev Book Uses Cookies
We use cookies for the following legitimate reasons:
- Functionality and Navigation Support – to remember your preferences, font size, or display settings so you don’t have to re-enter them.
- Security and Integrity – to detect suspicious activity, prevent spam submissions, and maintain reliable server performance.
- Analytics and Performance – to measure how users interact with pages, which helps us identify popular topics and optimize content speed.
- Consent Management – to record whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies so the banner doesn’t repeatedly appear.
4. Types of Cookies Used on This Website
mahadevbookks.com employs four main categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies – required for core operations such as form submission, navigation, and security validation.
These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality. - Performance Cookies – collect anonymous metrics like page load time and device type to help us improve user experience.
- Preference Cookies – store settings such as theme mode or text size for convenience.
- Analytics Cookies – third-party cookies from services like Google Analytics used only to generate aggregate, non-personal statistics.
5. Duration of Cookies
- Session Cookies (Temporary) – deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – remain for a defined period (usually 30–180 days) to remember your preferences or recognize returning visitors.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Analytics Services
We rely on reputable third parties, primarily Google Analytics, to collect anonymous information about overall site usage.
These partners process data such as browser type, approximate location, and device resolution.
No personally identifiable data is shared with them.
For transparency, users may review Google’s Cookie Policy for further details.
7. How to Manage or Delete Cookies
You are in full control of cookie preferences.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View active cookies;
- Delete existing cookies individually or all at once;
- Block third-party cookies;
- Receive notifications before a cookie is placed.
Instructions differ by browser — for instance, Chrome > Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data, or Safari > Preferences > Privacy.
If you disable certain cookies, some features of mahadevbookks.com may not operate as intended, but essential pages will remain accessible.
8. Our Consent Mechanism
When you first visit our website, a banner clearly states that we use cookies.
By continuing to browse or clicking “Accept All,” you consent to the use of non-essential cookies.
You may change or withdraw consent anytime via browser settings or by clearing stored data.
9. Data Security and Confidentiality
Cookie data collected by Mahadev Book is stored securely and never combined with other information to create personal profiles.
For deeper details about how we protect any associated data, review our Data Protection Policy and Security Policy.
10. Children and Cookies
mahadevbookks.com is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly store cookie data for minors.
Parents who suspect cookie placement on a child’s device may clear browser storage and enable parental controls as described in our Age Restriction Policy.
11. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Our use of cookies is based on legitimate interests — ensuring site security, accessibility, and performance — and, where applicable, user consent obtained through the banner notice.
This complies with global privacy standards such as GDPR and India’s DPDP Act.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We periodically review this document to reflect technological developments and legal changes.
Any modification will appear here with a new “Last Updated” date.
Major updates may also be announced through an on-site notification.
13. Further Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or data protection practices, you can contact our internal compliance team using the form on the Contact page.
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