Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last Updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how World Hindu Economic Forum ("WHEF", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
  • First-party Cookies: Set directly by our website
  • Third-party Cookies: Set by external services we use

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.

  • Session Management: Remember your login status and form submissions
  • Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
  • Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
  • Navigation: Enable core website functionality and navigation

2.2 Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • Usage Analytics: Track page views, session duration, and user behavior
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify popular content and improve website performance
  • Error Tracking: Detect and resolve technical issues
  • Traffic Sources: Understand how users find our website

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

  • User Preferences: Remember your language, timezone, and display preferences
  • Form Data: Save partially completed forms and user inputs
  • Chat Functionality: Enable AI chat features and conversation history
  • Accessibility: Support accessibility features and customizations

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites for marketing purposes.

  • Advertising: Display relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Social Media: Enable social media sharing and integration
  • Remarketing: Show you relevant ads on other websites
  • Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use various third-party services that may set their own cookies:

3.1 Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
  • Purpose: Understand website performance and user preferences
  • Data Collected: Page views, session duration, user demographics
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

3.2 Communication Tools

  • WhatsApp Business: Enable WhatsApp contact functionality
  • Purpose: Facilitate customer support and inquiries
  • Data Collected: Click interactions and basic session data

3.3 Payment Processors

  • Secure Payment Gateways: Process registration payments
  • Purpose: Ensure secure and reliable payment processing
  • Data Collected: Transaction verification and fraud prevention data

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best user experience
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for basic functionality
  • Customize Settings: Choose specific categories of cookies to accept or reject

4.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block All Cookies: Disable all cookies (may affect website functionality)
  • Delete Existing Cookies: Remove cookies already stored on your device
  • Third-Party Cookie Control: Block only third-party cookies
  • Notification Settings: Get notified when cookies are being set

4.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Edge

Settings → Privacy and Services → Cookies

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can choose to disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:

5.1 Essential Cookies Disabled

  • Login and registration functions may not work properly
  • Form submissions may be lost
  • Security features may be compromised
  • Website navigation may be impaired

5.2 Analytical Cookies Disabled

  • We can't improve the website based on usage patterns
  • Performance issues may take longer to identify and fix
  • Less personalized content recommendations

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

World Hindu Economic Forum

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://events.hindueconomy.org

For technical support regarding cookie settings, please contact our technical support team through the main website.