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Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 06/11/2025
Last Updated: 06/11/2025

1. Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how Tech Mahindra Foundation (“TMF”) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website: www.techmahindrafoundation.org.

TMF is committed to safeguarding user privacy and ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and any other applicable Indian laws.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website.

They help the websites operate, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use them.
Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser; or
  • Persistent cookies – remain stored until expiry or manual deletion.

3. How We Use Cookies

TMF uses cookies to ensure website functionality, improve user experience, enhance security, and perform analytics.

Some cookies are essential for site operation, while others are optional and set only with your consent.

  1. Essential Cookies (Legitimate Purpose)
Plugin / SourcePurposeData Processed
WordPress CoreMaintains session, login state, display preferences.Session ID, preferences.
All In One WP Security (AIOS)Detects and blocks malicious login attempts.IP address, timestamp.
WP Image CAPTCHAVerifies human users vs. bots.Validation token.
DJ-AccessibilitySaves accessibility preferences (contrast, text size).Preference settings only.
  1. Functional Cookies (Consent-Based)
Plugin / SourcePurposeData Processed
Popup MakerRemembers if you have viewed or closed a popup.Anonymous
flag.
Slider Revolution / Master Slider / 3D FlipBook (dFlip)Loads interactive or media content such as YouTube/Vimeo.Technical device/IP data via third party.
  1. Analytics & SEO Cookies (Consent-Based)
Plugin / SourcePurposeData Processed
Google AnalyticsUnderstands how visitors use the site (pages, duration, region).Anonymized IP, browser ID.
Rank Math SEOAnalyzes search behavior and site performance.Analytics metadata.
(Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization where possible.)
  1. Marketing & Communication Cookies (Consent-Based)
Plugin / SourcePurposeData Processed
Newsletter PluginMeasures email opens and click-throughs.Hashed email ID, open timestamp.
Post SMTPVerifies delivery of contact/subscription forms; does not track users.Delivery metadata.
  1. Anti-Spam & Security Tools (Legitimate Purpose)
Plugin / SourcePurposeData Processed
Akismet Anti-SpamFilters spam in comments/forms.P, user agent, referrer, URL.
Contact Form 7 (with Akismet)Prevents spam form submissions.Form fields, IP address.
  1. Media, Fonts & External Services (Third-Party Cookies)
Plugin / SourcePurposeData Processed
YouTube EmbedsPlays videos; may track viewing behavior.IP, usage data.
Google FontsLoads fonts from Google servers.IP address only.
WP Offload Media (AWS S3 / CloudFront)Serves media from cloud infrastructure.IP, access log entries.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Essential and Security Cookies – processed under legitimate purpose as permitted by the DPDP Act.
  • Functional, Analytics & SEO and Marketing and communication Cookies – set only after obtaining your explicit consent through the cookie banner.
  • You may withdraw consent or change cookies preferences anytime via your browser settings.

5. Retention and Deletion of Cookies

TMF retains cookies only for the duration necessary to achieve their intended purpose.

  • Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain in our systems until they expire or you manually delete them.
    Third-party services (such as Google, YouTube, or AWS) maintain their own retention periods for such cookies as described in their respective privacy policies, which we cannot control.
    TMF does not combine cookie data with personally identifiable information or use it beyond legitimate website functionality or analytics as mentioned under the policy.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies anytime through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Blocking non-essential cookies will not affect core functionality but may limit certain features (e.g., videos, forms, pop-ups).

7. Third-Party Cookies and Links

Some pages contain embedded third-party content or links (YouTube videos, Google Maps etc.).
Such providers may place their own cookies beyond TMF’s control.
Users are encouraged to review the respective third-party privacy and cookie notices.

8. Updates to This Policy

TMF may revise this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect new technologies, law, or operational requirements.

The most recent version will always appear on our website with an updated Effective Date.

9. Contact Us

For any questions, grievances, or to exercise your rights under the DPDP Act 2023, please contact:

Data Protection Officer (DPO) at dpo@techmahindrafoundation.org