Cookies policy
Last modified: October 16, 2025
1. Introduction
At Atma Namaste, we use cookies and similar technologies to make our website (www.atmanamaste.org) function effectively, enhance your browsing experience, and understand how our visitors use our content and services.
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
For information about how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your preferences or actions (like login details, language selection, or analytics data).
Cookies can be:
First-party cookies – placed directly by us on your device.
Third-party cookies – set by third-party providers whose services we use (like analytics or video embeds).
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies (like pixels or local storage) for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Required for basic website functionality, such as page navigation, security, or access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our site cannot function properly. | Login sessions, booking form security, cookie consent tracking. |
| Performance & Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, clicks). We use this information to improve usability and content. | Google Analytics (anonymized IPs), WordPress statistics. |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your choices (language, location, login status) and provide enhanced, personalized features. | Saving timezone or preferred session type. |
| Marketing & Social Media Cookies | Used to deliver relevant content, measure ad performance, and integrate social media feeds. | Meta Pixel, YouTube, LinkedIn Insight Tag. |
4. Types of Cookies We May Use
Below are the main categories of cookies that may be stored on your device when you use our site:
Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a fixed period or until you delete them.
Analytics cookies: Help us measure and improve the performance of our website.
Third-party cookies: Set by service providers (for example, Zoom for scheduling, YouTube for embedded videos, or Google Analytics for traffic analysis).
5. Third-Party Tools and Integrations
We may use third-party services that also place cookies:
Google Analytics (Google LLC): Collects anonymous statistics to analyze website usage. IP anonymization is enabled. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Helps us measure engagement with our posts and campaigns. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
LinkedIn Insight Tag: Provides analytics on our professional audience. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
YouTube (Google LLC): Used for video playback and analytics.
Zoom/Calendly: Used for scheduling and delivering healing sessions; may use technical cookies to manage bookings.
Each of these third-party services operates under its own cookie and privacy policies.
6. Consent and Cookie Management
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear.
By clicking “Accept All”, you agree to the use of all categories of cookies.
By clicking “Reject Non-Essential”, only strictly necessary cookies will be activated.
You can customize your preferences anytime by clicking “Manage Cookies” at the bottom of the page.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings:
| Browser | Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Chrome | chrome://settings/cookies |
| Firefox | about:preferences#privacy |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Edge | Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions |
| Opera | Settings → Privacy & Security |
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the website’s functionality, and some features (such as online booking or login) may not work correctly.
7. How Long We Keep Cookies
Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their type:
Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain until their expiry date (typically between 1 day and 12 months) or until you manually delete them.
We periodically review our cookies and adjust expiration periods to comply with data protection requirements.
8. Data Sharing and Protection
Cookie-related data may be shared with our trusted service providers (for example, analytics, hosting, or marketing partners). All such partners are bound by data protection agreements that ensure compliance with applicable laws, including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP, 2023) and, where applicable, the GDPR (EU/EEA users).
We never sell or rent cookie data to third parties.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
When updates are made, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to check this page regularly for updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@atmanamaste.org