What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and personalize your learning experience at Kalpanaad Music Academy.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Your Consent Matters: We respect your privacy and give you control over non-essential cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| session_id |
Maintains your login session and identifies you as you navigate the site |
Session |
| csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks |
Session |
| auth_token |
Authenticates your identity when you log in to your account |
30 days |
| cart_items |
Remembers the courses in your shopping cart |
7 days |
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve the performance and design of our site.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Google Analytics - Used to throttle request rate |
1 minute |
| performance_timing |
Measures page load speed and performance |
Session |
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| language_pref |
Remembers your preferred language for the interface |
1 year |
| theme_pref |
Saves your display preferences (dark/light mode) |
1 year |
| recently_viewed |
Stores recently viewed courses for quick access |
30 days |
| watchlist |
Remembers courses you've added to your watchlist |
90 days |
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements more relevant to you. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _fbp |
Facebook Pixel - Tracks conversions and retargeting |
3 months |
| _gcl_au |
Google Ads - Conversion tracking |
3 months |
| youtube_session |
YouTube embedded videos preferences |
Session |
| campaign_source |
Tracks which marketing campaign brought you to our site |
30 days |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and enhance your experience. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- YouTube: For embedded video lessons and tutorials
- Facebook/Meta: For marketing and retargeting campaigns
- Razorpay/Stripe: For payment processing (these cookies are essential for transactions)
- Vimeo: For hosting premium course videos
- SoundCloud: For audio samples and demonstrations
These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for complete information.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable you to navigate our site smoothly.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits.
The specific durations for each cookie are listed in the tables above. You can also view and manage all cookies stored by your browser through your browser settings.
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
1. Cookie Preference Center
Use our interactive Cookie Preference Center below to customize your cookie settings.
Cookie Preference Center
Manage your cookie preferences below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
2. Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or individual cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Set preferences for when cookies are set
For more information on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
3. Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific tracking technologies through:
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the cookies we use. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
If we make significant changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at: