Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on this website, why we use them, and how you can control them. We use cookies minimally — only for essential functionality, anonymised analytics, and remembering your preferences. We never use advertising cookies.
A note on cookies
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader commitment to data minimisation. We collect only what is necessary, for as short a time as possible, and only for purposes that genuinely improve this website.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more broadly. Where this Cookie Policy refers to "we", "us", or "our", it means Meer Foundation, registered in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh (Reg. No. 3588, 23 December 2011).
Minimal use
Only five cookie categories, all essential or preference-driven. No tracking, no advertising, no profiling.
Anonymised analytics
Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation. We see aggregate trends, never individual users.
Your control
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Essential cookies keep working; the rest are opt-in.
The cookies on this site
The table below lists every cookie set by this website. If we ever add or remove a cookie, we will update this table and notify you on the homepage banner.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
meer_session | Essential | Maintains your logged-in session on EduSuTo and Prayaas Online. | Session |
meer_csrf | Essential | Prevents cross-site request forgery on form submissions. | Session |
next-themes | Preference | Stores your light/dark theme preference across visits. | 1 year |
_ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — anonymised, aggregated traffic measurement. | 2 years |
meer_consent | Preference | Records your cookie-consent choice so we don't ask again. | 6 months |
Required for login, forms, and security. Cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
Remember your theme, language, and consent choices. Opt-out by clearing cookies in your browser.
Anonymised, aggregated Google Analytics. Opt-out via browser add-on or your consent choice.
How to control cookies
You are in control. Every modern browser lets you accept, reject, or selectively allow cookies. The instructions below cover the most common browsers.
In your browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
- Brave: Settings → Shields → Cookies.
For analytics
If you prefer to opt out of Google Analytics across all websites that use it, Google provides a browser add-on:
Google Analytics Opt-out Add-onFor Indian users, the Web Analytics Opt-out is also honoured by our Google Analytics configuration — your visit will not be recorded.
What happens if I disable all cookies?
The public-facing website — homepage, programme pages, blog, contact form — will continue to work fully. Only logged-in functionality (EduSuTo course progress, Prayaas Online) requires essential cookies. Without the preference cookie, your theme choice will not persist across visits. Without the analytics cookie, we will simply not see your visit in our aggregate traffic reports.
Cookies set by others
A small number of cookies on this website are set by third-party services we have intentionally embedded. Each is described below, with its purpose and the controller responsible for it.
We use Google Analytics to understand, in aggregate, which pages are read, how visitors find us, and what devices they use. IP addresses are anonymised before processing. Google's privacy policy applies to data they collect; our configuration prevents cross-site tracking.
Google's privacy policyWe use the open-source next-themes library to remember whether you prefer light or dark mode. The cookie stores only the string “light” or “dark” — no personal data. It is set by our own domain and is never transmitted to a third party.
next-themes on GitHubPayment gateway cookies
When you make a donation, you are briefly redirected to our payment gateway's PCI-DSS-compliant page. That page may set its own session cookies to complete the transaction securely. Those cookies are governed by the payment gateway's own cookie policy, which is presented to you on the gateway page. We do not control or have access to those cookies.
Frequently asked questions
No. We do not run any advertising on this website and do not use any advertising-cookie networks (Google Ads, Meta Pixel, etc.). We never have, and we never will.