Effective Date: 1 May 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Maa Shanti Sweets & Snacks (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.maashantisweets.com. It outlines what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences in accordance with Indian IT laws, especially the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences, login status, cart items, and more.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

a) Essential Cookies

These are required for core website functionality, such as navigating pages and accessing secure areas.

b) Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information on how visitors use our site. They help us improve site performance and understand user behavior.

c) Functional Cookies

They allow the site to remember your choices (such as region or language) to provide enhanced, more personal features.

d) Analytics Cookies

We may use third-party tools like Google Analytics to understand traffic and user interactions. These cookies may collect anonymized data like IP address and session duration.

e) Advertising Cookies

While we do not serve third-party ads directly, we may use cookies to promote our own products across channels such as Google or Meta platforms.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure smooth website functionality
  • Track and analyze website usage
  • Store cart and login sessions
  • Provide a personalized browsing experience
  • Improve product recommendations and services

5. Cookie Consent and Control

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie banner appears requesting your consent. You have the right to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize cookie preferences

You can also control or delete cookies anytime through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our site.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on our website, such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Payment Gateways
  • Social Media Widgets (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)

We do not control these cookies. You should check the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for more information.

7. Data Protection and Legal Compliance

All personal data collected via cookies is processed in accordance with:

  • The Information Technology Act, 2000
  • The IT Rules, 2011
  • Any applicable guidelines issued by the Government of Jharkhand or Indian Cyber Law authorities

We ensure all reasonable security practices to protect your data.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact:
📧 Email: maashantisweets.jh@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 6201347397
🏠 Address: Dipugarha Chowk, Hazaribagh – 825301, Jharkhand, India