About our Cookie Policy
We (Shabd Digital) as a data controller, collect multiple data types from users who via a number of sources. Some information is provided manually, like your email address when you sign up to our newsletter, and some is collected automatically, like which pages you visit on the website. We collect this information, primarily for marketing activities and to improve the user experience of our websites.
All of the aforementioned websites use cookies. You were informed of this when first visiting the site, via a drop-down which requests your consent. By using any of the websites and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy. We only collect this information once you click to accept our Privacy Policy, which drops down at the top of the screen. We keep your data securely within our system and never share it with 3rd parties without your explicit permission. You can request to see what information we have about you and amend or delete anything you wish, whenever you require. Please contact { [email protected] } with any requests or questions.
How is the information collected?
Cookies consist of pieces of text, often including unique identifiers, that are sent by web servers to web browsers, and which may then be sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. Cookies can be used by web servers to identify and track users as they navigate different pages on a website and to identify users returning to a website.
Cookies may be either persistent cookies or session cookies. A persistent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, which will be stored by the browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date (unless deleted by the user before the expiry date). A session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Analytical Cookies: to analyse the use of our website. For example, counting the number of visitors. This helps us understand what parts of our website perform well and which parts need improving to better the user experience.
Functionality Cookies: to recognise when you return to our website so we can personalise content to you. For example, remembering your country and site preferences.
Tracking Cookies: to record your visit to our website and the pages you have visited including the links you have clicked.