COOKIES POLICY

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Mandir Path Pvt. Ltd. ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information and store or access information on your device when you access or use our website, mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Services").

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how we use them, the purposes for which they are used and the choices available to you in relation to such technologies.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that certain cookies and similar technologies may be used in accordance with this Policy. Where applicable law requires, we will give you notice and a way to opt out of, or (where consent is required) consent to, non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.

If you do not wish to accept optional cookies or tracking technologies, you may manage your preferences through the available settings in your browser or device. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some features of our Services.

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or applicable legal requirements. Any updated version shall be published on our website along with the revised date.

This Cookies Policy forms part of, and should be read together with, our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. If there is a conflict, the Privacy Policy prevails as to how we handle Personal Information.

I. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device, remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies, including:

1. Pixels and Pixel Tags: Small pieces of code or electronic images that help us understand whether you have accessed or interacted with particular content, emails, notifications or links.

2. Web Beacons: Small electronic files embedded in websites or communications that help us understand how users interact with our Services and how frequently certain content is accessed.

3. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device that may be used for analytics, application functionality, security and performance monitoring.

4. Local Storage: Technologies that allow information to be stored directly on your device, such as your preferences, session information and certain application or website settings.

5. Session and Persistent Technologies: Session cookies remain active only while you are using your browser and are generally deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted manually.

These technologies may be used individually or together to support the operation, security, functionality and improvement of our Services.

II. HOW DO WE USE COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

We may use first-party and third-party cookies and tracking technologies in connection with our Services.

First-party cookies are placed directly by Mandir Path, whereas third-party cookies or technologies may be placed by service providers, payment processors or other third parties whose services are integrated into our Services.

Depending on the features and functionalities offered, we may use these technologies for the following purposes:

1. Strictly Necessary or Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning and security of our Services. They may be used to:

Enable users to access and navigate the website or application.
Maintain user login sessions and account authentication.
Protect user accounts and prevent unauthorised access.
Maintain the security and integrity of transactions.
Facilitate the purchase and use of virtual coins, virtual bricks and other digital products.
Remember essential settings required for the operation of the Services.

These technologies cannot generally be disabled where they are necessary to provide a service expressly requested by you or to ensure the security and proper functioning of the Services.

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies help us remember your preferences and settings and provide an enhanced user experience. They may be used to:

Remember your language and other preferences.
Retain certain account and application settings.
Improve navigation and accessibility.
Remember your previous interactions with particular features.
Provide a consistent experience when you revisit our Services.

3. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These technologies help us understand how users interact with our website and application so that we can monitor performance and improve our Services.

They may collect information such as:

Pages or sections visited.
Features accessed and used.
Time spent on particular sections.
Application performance and crash reports.
Device, browser and operating system information.
General usage patterns and interaction with digital content.

Such information may be analysed in an aggregated or otherwise appropriate manner to understand user engagement and improve the functionality and performance of MandirPath.

4. Payment and Transaction-Related Technologies

Where applicable, we or our third-party service providers may use cookies or similar technologies to facilitate secure payment processing and transaction-related activities.

These technologies may assist in:

Processing purchases of virtual coins, virtual bricks and other digital products.
Maintaining the security of payment transactions.
Detecting suspicious or fraudulent activities.
Verifying transaction status and preventing unauthorised transactions.

Payments and subscriptions made through Google Play Store or Apple App Store may also be subject to the respective platform’s privacy and data-handling practices.

5. Marketing and Advertising Technologies

We do not currently use third-party advertising cookies, advertising SDKs or cross-context behavioural advertising technologies on our Services. [confirm] If this changes, we will update this Policy and our Privacy Policy, provide an opt-out (including a “Your Privacy Choices” link where required), and obtain any consent required by law.

III. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND SERVICES

Certain features of our Services may rely on third-party service providers, including payment processors, analytics providers, application distribution platforms and other technology providers.

Such third parties may use their own cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their respective privacy policies and terms of service.

Mandir Path does not control the independent privacy practices of such third parties. Users are encouraged to review the applicable privacy policies of the relevant service providers.

The use of third-party technologies may change depending on the features, services and integrations made available through MandirPath from time to time.

Cookies and SDKs we use. (To be completed with the tools actually used. For each cookie, SDK or similar technology, list: name or provider; purpose; whether first-party or third-party; and duration. Disclose any session-replay, pixel or similar tools used on our website.)

You may manage or restrict the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies through your browser or device settings.

Depending on your device and browser, you may be able to:

Block certain or all cookies.
Delete cookies already stored on your device.
Restrict third-party cookies.
Receive notifications before cookies are placed.
Reset or modify your privacy settings.

Please note that disabling or restricting certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of some features of our website or Services.

For mobile applications, certain tracking and privacy preferences may also be managed through your device settings or the relevant application permissions.

Where we ask for your consent to optional tracking technologies, you may withdraw it at any time through the cookie preference mechanism we make available.

Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track. We treat a Global Privacy Control signal received through your browser as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, as described in our Privacy Policy. Because there is no uniform industry standard, our Services do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.

Mobile advertising identifiers. You can limit or reset the advertising identifier on your device through your device settings (for example, Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking on iOS, or Settings > Privacy > Ads on Android). [We do not use these identifiers for advertising. – confirm]

V. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may be retained for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including maintaining the functionality and security of our Services, analysing usage patterns and complying with applicable legal obligations.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information collected through our Services against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

The retention period may vary depending on the type of cookie or technology used and the purpose for which the information is collected. Technical, device and diagnostic information is generally retained for up to 12 months, as described in our Privacy Policy.

VI. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIES POLICY

We reserve the right to modify or update this Cookies Policy at any time.

Any changes shall become effective upon publication of the revised Policy on our website or through our Services. Users are encouraged to periodically review this Policy to remain informed about our use of cookies and similar technologies.

VII. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, you may contact us at support@mandirpath.com or write to Mandir Path Pvt. Ltd., H-8 F, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016, India. Privacy complaints may also be sent to grievance@mandirpath.com.