At GuruGayan.site, we value your privacy and are committed to transparency in how we collect and use your data. This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar tracking technologies are used when you visit our website https://gurugayan.site (“Website”, “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
By using the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, please disable them following the instructions below or refrain from using the Site.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over time.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services that run content on the page (“third-party cookies”).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:
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Ensuring that the website functions properly
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Improving user experience and performance
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Analyzing traffic and user behavior
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Personalizing content
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Enabling features such as social media sharing
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Running marketing and advertising campaigns
Cookies allow us to understand how our website is being used, enhance its performance, and ensure that you receive a smooth and customized experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
Examples:
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Session management
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Security features
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Form submissions
b. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website—for example, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages. These cookies do not collect personal information.
Examples:
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Google Analytics
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Heatmaps and click tracking tools
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you’ve made in the past, like language preferences or saved login credentials.
Examples:
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Language selection
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Theme preferences
d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests. They are often placed by third-party advertising networks.
Examples:
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Google AdSense
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Facebook Pixel
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Remarketing services
4. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties to improve the performance or functionality of our website. These third parties may collect browsing data to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other sites.
Examples include:
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Google Analytics: for visitor behavior analysis
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YouTube: for embedded videos
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Facebook Pixel: for social media advertising
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Cloudflare: for website security and performance
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information on how they manage cookies and data.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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See what cookies you have
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Delete cookies
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Block third-party cookies
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Block cookies from specific sites
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Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
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Google Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
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Mozilla Firefox:
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
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Safari (Mac):
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
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Microsoft Edge:
Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Disabling or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not work as intended.
6. Cookie Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a banner or pop-up asking for your consent to use cookies. By clicking “Accept,” you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
If you choose to reject cookies, only essential cookies will be stored, and some functionalities may be limited.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that tells websites you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, our site does not respond to DNT signals because there is no uniform standard for compliance. We will update our policy once a clear framework is established.
8. Cookies Used on GuruGayan.site
Here is a list of some cookies that may be used on our website:
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
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_ga |
Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | Performance |
_gid |
Analytics identifier | 24 hours | Performance |
PHPSESSID |
Session management | Session | Necessary |
cookie_notice |
Stores cookie consent choice | 1 year | Necessary |
fr |
Facebook ad tracking | 3 months | Marketing |
Note: This list is not exhaustive. Additional cookies may be used depending on the services you access.
9. GDPR and CCPA Compliance
We comply with major data privacy regulations, including:
a. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict data processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw your consent at any time
b. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
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Know what personal data we collect
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Request deletion of your data
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Opt-out of the sale of personal information
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Access your data twice in a 12-month period
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
📧 privacy@gurugayan.site
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are using cookies.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please don’t hesitate to reach out:
📍 GuruGayan Health Information Services
1634 Willow Glen Drive
Charlotte, NC 28270
United States
📧 Email: privacy@gurugayan.site
📞 Phone: +1 (704) 555-2398
By continuing to use GuruGayan.site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Cookie Policy.