1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
SolarCook Pro uses cookies to:
- Remember your quiz responses and preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our solar cooking recommendations
- Provide personalized content
- Ensure website security and functionality
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve user experience and content.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your quiz answers and preferences.
Marketing Cookies (Future Use)
If we implement marketing features in the future, these cookies would track your visit across websites to provide relevant solar cooking content.
4. Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| quizProgress | Saves your quiz progress | Session |
| userPreferences | Stores your site preferences | 30 days |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics (if implemented) | 2 years / 24 hours |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: To understand website usage and improve our services
- Social Media Plugins: If we add social sharing features
- Email Marketing Tools: For newsletter and communication services
6. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
Browser Settings
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
7. Impact of Declining Cookies
If you decline certain cookies, you may experience:
- Loss of personalized recommendations
- Need to re-enter information on subsequent visits
- Reduced website functionality
- Less relevant content suggestions
8. Cookie Updates
We may update our cookie usage as we improve our services. We'll notify you of significant changes through:
- Updated cookie banner
- Email notifications (if subscribed)
- Website announcements
9. Data Protection
All cookie data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including:
- Secure storage and transmission
- Limited access to authorized personnel only
- Regular security audits and updates
- Compliance with Indian data protection regulations
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: cookies@solarcookpro.com
Address: Mumbai, India
Phone: +91 (available on request)
We're committed to transparency about how we use cookies to enhance your solar cooking journey.
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