This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

When you first visit our website, we ask for your consent for non-essential cookies (ad cookies are off by default). You can change your choice at any time.

By using our website, we assume you consent to the use of cookies based on the terms described here.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.

How we use cookies

We use cookies primarily to understand how visitors interact with our website.

We use the following types of cookies:

1. Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly.

2. Analytics cookies that help us understand how our website is being used by collecting anonymous information.

3. Functionality cookies that help us remember your choices, preferences, and provide enhanced features.

4. Targeting cookies that help us deliver relevant advertisements.

What data we collect

We may collect the following information through cookies:

• IP address (truncated or masked where supported)

• Browser and device information

• Pages viewed and actions taken

• Referrer and approximate location (city or country)

We use this data to improve user experience, and do not personally identify individual users.

Third-party cookies

We use third-party services to be able to run our website. Their data sharing and management practices are governed by their own respective cookies practices, which are outside our purview or control.

Here’s a list of these services, along with links to their cookies policy.

Data sharing

We do not share cookie data with third parties, except for the aggregated, anonymised data processed by Google Analytics.

User controls

You can manage non-essential cookie preferences through our consent mechanism. Most web browsers also allow cookie control through their settings.

To manage cookies:

1. Use the ‘Cookie’ link in the website footer to manage your preferences.

2. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser. Please note that doing this may cause certain features to not work as intended, and may affect your website experience.

3. Visit www.aboutcookies.org for more information

Compliance

Our cookie practices aim to comply with relevant data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India).

Data retention

Cookie lifetimes vary by purpose. Analytics cookies typically last up to 24 months. You can delete cookies at any time in your browser.

Updates

We review and update this policy as necessary. The date at the top indicates when it was last updated.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at legal@intersee.org.