Cookie Policy

Effective Date: June 30, 2025

Last Updated: June 30, 2025

 

This Cookie Policy sets forth the principles and practices governing the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on the digital properties operated by Sramana Publications, including all subdomains, microsites, and associated digital interfaces (hereafter, “the Website”).

 

By accessing or interacting with the Website, you acknowledge and accept that cookies may be deployed to enable core functionality, facilitate analytics, preserve user preferences, and ensure platform security, subject always to your explicit consent where required by applicable law. This Policy is implemented in accordance with the requirements established under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679), the California Consumer Privacy Act (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.100 et seq.), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), and other applicable data protection instruments.

 

 

 

1. Scope and Applicability

This Policy applies to all data subjects who access the Website, irrespective of geographic location, device, or jurisdiction. It governs the technical deployment, consent mechanisms, data retention durations, third-party disclosures, and opt-out frameworks associated with cookies and related technologies.

 

For clarity, this Policy is an extension of, and incorporated by reference into, our Privacy Policy and is subject to the governing terms stated therein.

 

 

 

2. Definition of Cookies and Related Technologies

“Cookies” are defined as alphanumeric identifiers, small data files, or similar technologies stored locally on your device through your web browser. These may include HTTP cookies, HTML5 local storage, web beacons, SDKs, device fingerprinting, and other telemetry mechanisms capable of storing or transmitting user-related data.

 

We distinguish between session cookies (temporary, auto-deleted upon browser closure) and persistent cookies (remaining until expiration or manual deletion). Cookies may be set by us (first-party) or by integrated external services (third-party) operating within the Wix infrastructure, where applicable.

 

 

 

3. Legal Basis and Consent Mechanism

The deployment of any non-essential cookie or tracking technology on the Website occurs strictly on the basis of freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent from the user, as required under Article 6(1)(a) and Article 7 of the GDPR.

 

We utilize a real-time consent management platform (CMP) provided by Usercentrics GmbH, embedded directly within the Wix site framework. The CMP is triggered upon a user’s first visit and includes the following capabilities:

 

• An explicit opt-in/opt-out mechanism via a cookie banner upon entry.

• A persistent, user-accessible control mechanism via the fixed blue fingerprint icon located at the bottom-left of the Website.

• Ability to modify or withdraw consent at any point during the user session or thereafter without detriment to service access.

• Recording and storage of consent logs as required under Article 30 of the GDPR and related record-keeping obligations.

 

 

No cookie is set, nor any data collected, until and unless the user has positively indicated their preferences through the CMP.

 

 

 

4. Categories and Purpose of Cookies

All cookies active on the Website fall within one of the following legally recognized categories:

 

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the core operation of the site and its security. These do not require consent.

• Functional Cookies: Enhance performance or customization of the user experience. Consent is required under GDPR.

• Analytics Cookies: Facilitate understanding of how users navigate and interact with the Website, solely for internal aggregate analytics purposes. We currently use Wix’s native analytics system. No external analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) are deployed.

• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: None are used on this Website. We do not track, profile, or serve ads, nor do we integrate third-party ad networks.

 

 

 

 

5. Third-Party Data Handling and Platform Responsibility

The Website is hosted and operated entirely within the infrastructure provided by Wix.com Ltd., pursuant to our commercial service agreement and subscription. Accordingly, data security, encryption, storage, and server-level compliance obligations—including cookie placement mechanics—are handled by Wix under its own regulatory framework, including ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification and GDPR alignment.

 

The cookie management functionality, including dynamic preference editing, is executed and maintained by Usercentrics, operating as a processor on behalf of Wix, and indirectly for us. We do not independently process or access raw cookie-level data.

 

 

 

6. Data Subject Rights and Enforcement Jurisdiction

Pursuant to applicable data protection laws, you may exercise the following rights in relation to cookies and associated data:

 

• Right to Consent Withdrawal at any time, without impact on lawfulness of prior processing.

• Right of Access, Rectification, Restriction, and Erasure of data collected via cookies, where applicable.

• Right to Object to non-essential tracking and profiling.

• Right to File a Complaint with your national data protection authority.

 

 

All user rights may be exercised via the cookie settings control panel or by contacting us through our Contact Page or email at: writetoshweta23@gmail.com

 

 

 

7. Retention and Expiration of Cookies

Cookie lifespan varies by purpose and type. Strictly necessary cookies are retained only for the duration of the active session, while consented cookies (if any) may persist for up to 12 months unless revoked earlier. All cookie data is subject to periodic review and deletion in accordance with Wix’s internal retention policy and legal obligations.

 

 

 

8. Policy Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to amend or update this Cookie Policy at any time, without prior individual notice, to reflect changes in law, technology, or our internal practices. Any modifications will be effective upon posting the revised version to this page. You are advised to review this Policy periodically to remain informed of your rights and our practices.

 

 

 

9. Governing Law and Legal Venue

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Sramana Publications is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising hereunder shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of [Insert Legal Jurisdiction].

 

 

For any questions related to this Cookie Policy or data processing practices, please contact our Data Privacy Officer at:

writetoshweta23@gmail.com