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 and user authentication
- Analytics cookies to understand how you use our tools and improve your experience
- Preference cookies to remember your settings (theme, language, etc.)
- Security cookies to protect your account and maintain secure sessions
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 securely
- Session cookies to maintain your current session
- Security cookies to protect against unauthorized access
- Cookie consent status to remember your preferences
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and improve our tools:
- Google Analytics cookies to track page views and user behavior (only when you accept)
- Tool usage analytics to understand which features are most helpful
- Performance monitoring to identify and fix issues
- Anonymous usage data to improve our AI tools and features
Note: Analytics cookies are only set when you explicitly accept them through our cookie banner.
3.3 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences:
- Theme settings (light/dark mode)
- Language and region preferences
- Layout preferences and sidebar state
- Cookie consent status
4. Our Privacy-First Approach
At Namaste Tools, we prioritize your privacy:
- No tracking without consent: Analytics cookies are only set when you explicitly accept them
- Anonymous data only: We only collect anonymous usage data, never personal information
- Local processing: Most of our tools work entirely in your browser without sending data to our servers
- Transparent practices: We clearly explain what cookies we use and why
- Easy control: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
5. Cookie Duration
5.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are deleted when you close your browser:
- Authentication session cookies
- Temporary preferences during your visit
- Security verification tokens
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for longer periods:
- Cookie consent status (until you change it)
- Theme and language preferences
- Analytics cookies (when accepted, typically 1-2 years)
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over your cookie preferences:
6.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies (including analytics)
- Decline non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be set)
- Learn more about our cookie policy
6.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page
- Using your browser's privacy settings
- Contacting us to reset your preferences
6.3 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookie preferences for specific websites
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:
- Need to log in again on each visit
- Loss of theme and language preferences
- Reduced website functionality
- No personalized experience improvements
Note: Most of our tools will still work perfectly without cookies, as they process data locally in your browser.
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.