Cookie Policy

Our cookie policy and how we use them

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored 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

Namaste Tools uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand user behavior
  • Preference cookies to remember your settings
  • Security cookies to protect against fraud
  • Performance cookies to optimize our service

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

  • Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
  • Session cookies to maintain your current session
  • Security cookies to protect against unauthorized access

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

  • Google Analytics cookies to track page views and user behavior
  • Performance monitoring cookies to identify and fix issues
  • Usage analytics to improve our AI tools and features

3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences:

  • Language and region preferences
  • Theme settings (light/dark mode)
  • Tool preferences and settings
  • Notification preferences

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us provide relevant content and advertisements:

  • Retargeting cookies to show relevant ads
  • Social media integration cookies
  • Affiliate tracking cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Payment processors for secure transactions
  • AI service providers for tool functionality
  • Social media platforms for sharing features

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are deleted when you close your browser and are used for:

  • Maintaining your login session
  • Temporary preferences during your visit
  • Security verification

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period and are used for:

  • Remembering your preferences across visits
  • Analytics and performance tracking
  • Personalized content and recommendations

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies in several ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set cookie preferences for specific websites

6.2 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

  • Reduced website functionality
  • Loss of personalized features
  • Need to re-enter information repeatedly
  • Limited access to certain AI tools and features

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our website.

Last updated: 7/16/2025