1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better browsing experience, and to supply information to the owners of the website.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the website uses ("third-party cookies"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies India Online Casino (thesapienceschool.com) uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and accessibility. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us measure the number of visitors, see which pages are most popular, and understand how visitors navigate through the site. This information allows us to improve the Website's performance and user experience.

2.3 Advertising and Affiliate Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and to track referrals through our affiliate links. They help us measure the effectiveness of our affiliate partnerships and allow us to earn commissions when visitors click on affiliate links and complete qualifying actions on third-party casino websites. These cookies may also be used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests.

2.4 Preference Cookies

Preference cookies (also known as functionality cookies) allow the Website to remember choices you have made, such as your language preference, region, or other customizable elements. They provide enhanced, more personalized features and help improve your browsing experience.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our Website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics 4 - Used to persist session state and track user interactions across pages. 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to count and track pageviews. 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics - Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. 1 minute Analytics
_gcl_au Google Adsense - Used to store and track conversions. Experiments with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. 90 days Advertising
affiliate_ref Stores the affiliate referral source to attribute commissions when users visit third-party casino sites through our links. 30 days Affiliate
click_id Tracks individual click events on affiliate links for conversion attribution purposes. 30 days Affiliate
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences so that you are not asked to consent on every visit. 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains your session state as you browse the Website. Essential for proper site functionality. Session Essential
theme_pref Remembers your display preference settings such as theme or layout choices. 1 year Preference
geo_location Stores your approximate geographic location (country level) to display relevant casino options and content. 7 days Preference

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and support our affiliate tracking. The main third-party services that may set cookies through our Website include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the time spent on each page. This data is aggregated and anonymous and does not identify individual visitors. Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.2 Affiliate Tracking Networks

Our affiliate partners and networks may set cookies on your device when you click on affiliate links on our Website. These cookies are used to track the referral and attribute any applicable commission to us. The specific cookies set will depend on the affiliate network and casino operator involved. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those affiliate networks and operators.

4.3 Cloudflare

We may use Cloudflare for website security and performance optimization. Cloudflare may set cookies for security purposes, such as identifying trusted web traffic and preventing malicious activity. These are essential cookies required for the proper functioning and security of the Website.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except essential cookies, which are necessary for the Website to function). You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. Below are instructions for the most common browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Click Privacy and security in the left sidebar.
  4. Click Third-party cookies.
  5. Choose your preferred option: "Allow third-party cookies," "Block third-party cookies in Incognito," or "Block third-party cookies."
  6. To delete existing cookies, go to Privacy and security > Delete browsing data and select "Cookies and other site data."

Apple Safari

  1. Open Safari and click Safari in the top menu bar.
  2. Select Settings (or Preferences).
  3. Click the Privacy tab.
  4. Under "Cookies and website data," select your preferred option. Safari blocks third-party cookies by default.
  5. To delete existing cookies, click Manage Website Data and remove cookies from specific sites or all sites.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Click Privacy & Security in the left sidebar.
  4. Under "Enhanced Tracking Protection," choose Standard, Strict, or Custom to control how cookies are handled.
  5. In the Custom option, you can specifically choose which types of cookies to block.
  6. To delete existing cookies, scroll to "Cookies and Site Data" and click Clear Data.

Please note: If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly, and your browsing experience may be affected. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Website to function.

5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To specifically opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your visit with Google Analytics.

5.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. As there is currently no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, our Website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can still manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. Your consent choice will be stored in a cookie so that you are not asked to consent again on subsequent visits.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Website, at which point you will be presented with the consent banner again.

Essential cookies do not require your consent, as they are necessary for the basic functioning of the Website.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable laws and regulations. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us through our Contact page. We will be happy to provide further information or address any concerns you may have about cookies and your privacy.