Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
Cookies are not harmful and cannot access information on your computer beyond what you choose to share with us.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Session management
- Security features
- Basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about your browsing patterns.
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources
- Device and browser information
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience on our website.
- Language preferences
- Form data retention
- Customized content display
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device. These include:
- Payment Processors: For secure donation processing
- Analytics Services: To understand website usage patterns
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Website Performance: Monitor and improve website speed and functionality
- User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings
- Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Analytics: Understand how our website is used to make improvements
- Marketing: Show relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are set
Cookie Consent Tools
Some browsers and extensions provide cookie management tools that give you more granular control over cookie settings.
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to access certain features.
6. Cookie Retention
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until deleted or expired (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Essential Cookies: May have longer retention periods for security purposes
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@hand.org.in
Phone: +91 70367 77677
Address: Villa No : 178, Chitrapuri Row House Rd, Chitrapuri Colony, Hyderabad, Telangana 500104
You can also visit our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.