Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Last Updated: March 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Sri Gangadhareshwara Seva Trust ("we," "us," or "our"), operating the website for Shri Kailasagiri Guhantara Devalaya ("the Temple"), uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at kailasagiricavetemple.com ("the Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. 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 more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the website owners. 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 or until you delete them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Our Website uses the following categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and accessibility. The Website cannot operate properly without these cookies. Essential cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.

  • Maintaining your session while browsing the Website
  • Remembering accessibility or display preferences you have set
  • Ensuring secure connections and preventing fraudulent activity

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Remembering your language or region preference
  • Storing form data so you do not have to re-enter information
  • Remembering whether you have previously dismissed a notification or banner

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the Website's structure, content, and performance.

  • Tracking the number of visitors and how they navigate through the Website
  • Identifying which pages are most and least popular
  • Understanding how visitors arrive at our Website (e.g., search engines, direct links, social media)

We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous traffic data. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's Privacy & Terms.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, certain third-party services embedded on our Website may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies. Below are the third-party services we use and the cookies they may set:

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom typography on our Website. When you visit a page that uses Google Fonts, your browser may connect to Google's servers to download the font files. Google may log your IP address and set cookies in connection with this request. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

YouTube Embeds

Some pages on our Website may contain embedded videos from YouTube (a Google service). When you visit a page with an embedded YouTube video, YouTube may set cookies on your device to track viewing preferences, measure video performance, and deliver relevant content. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Where possible, we use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode to minimise tracking before you interact with a video.

Google Maps Embeds

We embed Google Maps on certain pages (such as our "How to Reach" and "Contact" pages) to help visitors locate the temple. When you view a page containing a Google Maps embed, Google may set cookies on your device to provide map functionality, remember your map preferences, and collect usage data. These cookies are subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note: Disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Website to operate. If you disable functional or analytics cookies, some features may not work as intended, and we may not be able to improve your browsing experience effectively.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Continued use of the Website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

  • Entity: Sri Gangadhareshwara Seva Trust
  • Temple: Shri Kailasagiri Guhantara Devalaya
  • Address: Kavalaganahalli, Chintamani Taluk, Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka 563125
  • Email: kailasagiriguhantara@gmail.com
  • Phone: +91 8884923104