Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 26th May 2026
Paavai Foundation (“Paavai Foundation”, “Foundation”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.paavaiindia.org and www.paavaifoundation.org to enhance user experience, improve website functionality, analyze performance, and provide efficient digital services.
This Cookies Policy explains how cookies are used and how users may manage cookie preferences.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. These files help websites recognize user activity, remember preferences, and improve browsing experiences.
Cookies do not generally identify users personally; however, information associated with cookies may be linked with information voluntarily shared by users.
2. WHY WE USE COOKIES
Paavai Foundation uses cookies to:
- Improve website performance and functionality
- Understand visitor interaction and usage behavior
- Remember user preferences and settings
- Enhance donation and form submission experiences
- Improve website security and reliability
- Analyze website traffic and effectiveness
- Support communication and engagement activities
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and enable basic operations such as:
- Page navigation
- Form submission
- Security functionality
- Session management
Without these cookies, certain website features may not function correctly.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand website usage patterns by collecting information including:
- Visitor activity
- Most viewed pages
- Time spent on website sections
- Navigation behavior
- Website performance metrics
This information helps improve our digital services.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help improve user experience by remembering:
- Language preferences
- Form information
- Website settings
- User selections
Third-Party Cookies
Certain services integrated into our website may place cookies through third-party providers including:
- Payment gateways
- Website analytics tools
- Embedded content
- Social media platforms
These providers maintain their own privacy and cookie practices.
4. PAYMENT-RELATED COOKIES
To facilitate secure donation processing and recurring contributions, approved payment platforms may use cookies or similar technologies during payment sessions.
Current payment providers may include:
- Razorpay
- PayU
- PhonePe
These technologies help maintain transaction integrity and security.
5. MANAGING COOKIE PREFERENCES
Users may control or disable cookies through browser settings.
Most browsers allow users to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Restrict certain cookie types
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.
6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Paavai Foundation may use analytics and website support services provided by third parties.
These external services may collect technical information according to their own policies.
Users are encouraged to review respective third-party privacy and cookie practices.
7. POLICY UPDATES
Paavai Foundation reserves the right to revise or update this Cookies Policy periodically.
Changes become effective immediately upon publication on our websites.
Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.
8. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this Cookies Policy, please contact:
Paavai Foundation
Care for Life