Cookie Policy
Website: yogeshkasana.com Effective Date: March 23, 2025 Last Updated: March 23, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies are used on yogeshkasana.com (“Website”), why they are used, and how you as a visitor can control them.
This Website is owned and operated by Yogesh Kasana, a freelance web designer and developer based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. This policy is drafted in compliance with:
- The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 (India)
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (European Union) — applicable as this Website is accessible to visitors from the EU and UK
- The UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (United Kingdom)
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader context on how we handle your personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies — set directly by yogeshkasana.com
- Third-party cookies — set by external services embedded or integrated into this Website (e.g. Google Analytics, Calendly, social media platforms)
Cookies can also be classified by their lifespan:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted as soon as you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted
3. Categories of Cookies Used on This Website
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, form submissions, and security. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without affecting how the Website operates.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_logged_in_* |
WordPress | Maintains WordPress admin session state | Session | First-party |
wordpress_sec_* |
WordPress | Security token for WordPress admin area | Session | First-party |
wp-settings-* |
WordPress | Stores user preferences for the WordPress admin interface | 1 year | First-party |
PHPSESSID |
WordPress / PHP | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session | First-party |
wpforms_* |
WPForms | Stores contact form submission state and anti-spam tokens | Session | First-party |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation on the Website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services are embedded on the Website.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Calendly (Cloudflare) | Bot management and fraud prevention for the Calendly scheduling widget | 30 minutes | Third-party |
calendly.consent |
Calendly | Stores your cookie consent preferences within the Calendly widget | 1 year | Third-party |
wa_* |
WhatsApp (Meta) | Enables the WhatsApp chat widget functionality | Session | Third-party |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with the Website — such as which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This helps us improve the Website’s content and user experience. All analytics data collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique identifier to generate statistical data on how visitors use the Website | 2 years | First-party (Google) |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | 2 years | First-party (Google) |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique identifier to generate statistical data on how visitors use the Website | 24 hours | First-party (Google) |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google’s servers | 1 minute | First-party (Google) |
_gac_* |
Google Analytics | Contains campaign-related information for the user | 90 days | First-party (Google) |
IP Anonymisation: Google Analytics on this Website has been configured with IP anonymisation enabled, meaning the last portion of your IP address is masked before it is stored or processed by Google.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
3.4 Third-Party and Social Media Cookies
This Website includes links, social media profile buttons, and embedded content from the following third-party platforms. When you interact with these elements — or in some cases, simply by loading a page containing embedded content — these platforms may set cookies on your device. These cookies are entirely governed by the respective platform’s own cookie and privacy policies, and are outside our control.
| Platform | Possible Cookies Set | Purpose | Their Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
li_gc, lidc, bcookie, AnalyticsSyncHistory |
Analytics, session management, ad targeting | LinkedIn Cookie Policy | |
| Instagram (Meta) | csrftoken, ds_user_id, ig_did, mid |
Session management, personalisation, analytics | Meta Cookie Policy |
| Twitter / X | auth_token, guest_id, _twitter_sess, ct0 |
Session management, analytics, personalisation | X Privacy Policy |
| Facebook / Meta | _fbp, fr, datr |
Ad targeting, analytics, session management | Meta Cookie Policy |
| YouTube (Google) | YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, GPS |
Video playback, analytics, ad personalisation | Google Privacy Policy |
| GitHub | _gh_sess, _octo, tz, logged_in |
Session management, analytics | GitHub Privacy Statement |
| Awwwards | Session and analytics cookies | Platform analytics and session management | Awwwards Privacy Policy |
| Behance (Adobe) | s_fid, bm_mi, bm_sz |
Session management, analytics | Adobe Privacy Policy |
| Contra | Session and analytics cookies | Session management, analytics | Contra Privacy Policy |
Important: Clicking on links to these platforms or interacting with embedded social media content will redirect you to those platforms, where their own terms, cookie policies, and privacy policies will apply. We strongly encourage you to review each platform’s policies before interacting with their content.
4. Cookie Consent
4.1 For Visitors from India
Under India’s DPDP Act, 2023, the use of analytics cookies on this Website is based on our legitimate interest in understanding and improving the Website’s performance. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the Website to operate.
4.2 For Visitors from the EU and UK
Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your explicit, informed consent before placing any non-essential cookies (including analytics and third-party cookies) on your device. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from this requirement.
⚠️ Important Notice: This Website does not currently have a cookie consent management banner. If you are visiting from the EU or UK, please be aware that by continuing to use this Website, non-essential cookies — including Google Analytics cookies — may be placed on your device. We are in the process of implementing a compliant cookie consent solution. In the meantime, you may manage or disable cookies directly through your browser settings as described in Section 5 below.
5. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the following methods:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Notify you when a cookie is being set
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies already stored on your device
Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions:
Please note: Disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Website and third-party services embedded within it, including the contact form and scheduling widget.
5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits, install the official Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available for all major browsers.
5.3 Third-Party Platform Opt-Outs
For cookies set by third-party social media platforms, you can manage your preferences through each platform’s privacy or cookie settings. You may also use industry opt-out tools such as:
6. Your Rights
6.1 Under the DPDP Act, 2023 (India)
As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act, you have the right to access information about the cookies we use, request erasure of any personal data collected through cookies, and raise a grievance regarding cookie-related data processing. Please contact us at hello@yogeshkasana.com.
6.2 Under the GDPR / UK GDPR (EU & UK Visitors)
If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the following rights in relation to personal data collected through cookies:
- Right to be informed — to know what cookies are in use and why
- Right to withdraw consent — to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Right of access — to request a copy of the personal data collected about you via cookies
- Right to erasure — to request deletion of personal data collected through cookies
- Right to object — to object to processing of your data for analytics purposes
To exercise any of these rights, please write to hello@yogeshkasana.com with the subject line: “Cookie Rights Request.”
7. Cookies and Cross-Border Data Transfers
Some cookies set by third-party services on this Website — including Google Analytics, Calendly, and social media platforms — result in your data being transferred to and processed in countries outside India, including the United States and the European Union. Such transfers occur in accordance with the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy, and pursuant to the applicable transfer mechanisms under the DPDP Act, 2023 and GDPR.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the services we integrate, or applicable legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on this Website, please contact:
Yogesh Kasana 📧 hello@yogeshkasana.com 🌐 yogeshkasana.com ⚖️ Jurisdiction: Courts of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India