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COOKIES POLICY
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types of cookies Vandanya (vandanya.com) uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal data more broadly.
By continuing to use vandanya.com after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you consent to our use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time — click here to see how.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, tablet, or mobile phone — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide website owners and advertisers with information about how their sites are used.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by other organisations whose content appears on the page — such as analytics tools or advertising networks — are called third-party cookies.
Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used alongside cookies for similar purposes. References to “cookies” in this policy include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.
Cookies We Use
The cookies on Vandanya fall into four categories: Essential, Analytics, Advertising, and Functional. Below is a detailed breakdown of each.
1) Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled through our consent banner because the site cannot operate properly without them. You can block them through your browser settings, but doing so will significantly affect how the site works.
| Cookie / Technology | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookies | Vandanya (WordPress) | Maintains basic site functionality and page session | Session |
| Security cookies | Wordfence / hosting | Protects the site from malicious traffic and brute-force attacks | Session / up to 24 hours |
| Cookie consent record | CookieYes / Complianz | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on every page | 1 year |
| Load balancer cookies | Hosting provider | Ensures consistent server routing for your session | Session |
2) Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Vandanya — which pages are most visited, how long people stay, where they come from, and which content performs best on Pinterest. This data is used in aggregate and helps us improve the site. These are non-essential and require your consent.
| Cookie / Technology | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client ID | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 | Stores and counts page views for the specific GA4 property | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users; used to throttle request rate | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics 4 | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Google Analytics 4 data is processed by Google on servers which may be located outside India. Google acts as a data processor under our instructions. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3) Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to serve advertisements through Google AdSense and to measure the effectiveness of those advertisements. They may track your browsing activity across other websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads. These are non-essential and require your consent.
| Cookie / Technology | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (doubleclick.net) | Used by Google AdSense to register and report actions after viewing or clicking an ad | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Google (doubleclick.net) | Checks whether the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
| ANID | Used for advertising based on what is relevant to a user | 1 year | |
| AID | Links user activity across Google-owned sites and third-party sites for ad personalisation | 540 days | |
| NID | Registers a unique ID to store user preferences and other information | 6 months |
You can control personalised advertising from Google at adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org (US) or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance at youronlinechoices.eu (EU/UK).
4) Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on Vandanya — to Amazon India, Flipkart, Pepperfry, or other affiliate partners — those retailers set their own tracking cookies on your device. These cookies allow the retailer to attribute any subsequent purchase to Vandanya and pay us the applicable commission. These cookies are set by the third-party retailer, not by Vandanya directly.
| Retailer | Cookie Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon India (Amazon Associates) | Tracks clicks from Vandanya affiliate links; attributes qualifying purchases | 24 hours from click |
| Flipkart Affiliate | Tracks clicks from Vandanya affiliate links; attributes qualifying purchases | 30 days from click |
| Pepperfry Partners | Tracks clicks from Vandanya affiliate links; attributes qualifying purchases | 30 days from click |
These cookies are governed by the respective retailer’s own cookie and privacy policies. Vandanya does not control them. Blocking these cookies does not prevent you from shopping on those platforms — it only means Vandanya will not receive commission credit for your purchase.
5) Functional and Social Cookies
These cookies support additional features on the site, including Pinterest’s Save button and social sharing functionality. They may also be set by Tailwind, which we use to schedule and publish content to Pinterest.
| Cookie / Technology | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinterest Save button | Enables the Pinterest Save/Pin button on our pages; may track users who are logged into Pinterest | Session / persistent | |
| _pinterest_sess | Maintains Pinterest session state if you interact with a Pinterest element on our site | Session | |
| WhatsApp Share button | WhatsApp / Meta | Enables WhatsApp share functionality on our pages | Session |
| Tailwind | Tailwind | Used for our Pinterest content scheduling; does not place cookies on visitor devices directly | N/A |
Pinterest’s use of data collected through their Save button is governed by Pinterest’s own Privacy Policy at policy.pinterest.com. If you are logged into Pinterest when you visit Vandanya, Pinterest may associate your visit with your Pinterest account.
Cookies We Do Not Use
For clarity, Vandanya does not use:
- Cookies to collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health data, or government identification numbers
- Cookies to track children or knowingly collect data from users under 13
- Any form of fingerprinting or device identification technology beyond standard cookies and analytics
Third-Party Cookie Policies
The following third parties place cookies on your device when you use Vandanya. Each is governed by its own cookie and privacy policy:
- Google: policies.google.com/privacy
- Amazon India: amazon.in/gp/help/customer/display.html
- Flipkart: flipkart.com/pages/privacypolicy
- Pepperfry: pepperfry.com/privacy-policy.html
- Pinterest: policy.pinterest.com/en
- Meta / WhatsApp: facebook.com/privacy/policy
We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of third-party privacy or cookie policies, and we have no control over the cookies those parties set.
How to Control and Manage Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies on Vandanya:
Through our consent banner: When you first visit Vandanya, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
Through your browser settings: All major browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings. Please note that blocking all cookies will affect the functionality of many websites, including Vandanya. Guidance for major browsers:
- 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
Through Google’s tools:
- Opt out of Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Manage Google ad personalisation: adssettings.google.com
Through industry opt-out tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative (US): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Your Online Choices (EU/UK): youronlinechoices.eu
Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before your withdrawal.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add new features, third-party tools, or in response to changes in applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. If you have consented to cookies previously, a significant change to our cookie use may trigger a new consent request through our banner.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
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