Cookie Policy
Amrita Nilayam (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website (the “Site”) to share spiritual teachings, information about Sri Vidya Sadhana, the life and teachings of Guruji Amritananda Natha, and related devotional videos and content.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Site, the types of cookies we may place, and your choices regarding them.
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 (or work more efficiently), as well as to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies — temporary and deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies — set by the Site itself
- Third-party cookies — set by external services/providers (e.g., YouTube, Google Analytics)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons/pixels) for the following purposes:
- Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies These are required for the Site to function properly (e.g., to remember your language preference if available, or to enable basic navigation). These cookies do not require your consent.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies These help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., which pages are most visited, how users arrive at the Site). We may use tools like Google Analytics (which places cookies) to collect anonymous usage data.
- Functional Cookies These remember choices you make (e.g., video playback preferences) to provide a better experience.
- Third-Party / Embedded Content Cookies The Site may embed videos from YouTube or other platforms. These services may place their own cookies when you play a video (e.g., to track views, personalize recommendations, or serve ads). We do not control these third-party cookies.
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or behavioral profiling at this time.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | First/Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Basic site functionality | Session or persistent | First-party |
| Performance/Analytics | Site usage statistics (anonymous) | Up to 2 years | First & Third-party (e.g., Google) |
| Functional | Remember preferences | Up to 1 year | First-party |
| Embedded Content | Video playback (YouTube, etc.) | Varies (set by provider) | Third-party |
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may prevent the Site from functioning properly)
To manage cookies:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing their browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Disabling cookies may limit some features of the Site (e.g., embedded videos may not play smoothly).
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Amrita Nilayam C/o Amrita Nilayam Gowravaram Village, Kavali Mandal Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Email: amritanilayam.gowravaram@gmail.com Phone: +91 94934 75515 (Messages preferred)
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