Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance the user experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
This website (tharshinypankaj.com) uses a limited number of cookies. We respect your privacy and only deploy non-essential cookies with your explicit consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Website, such as remembering your cookie consent preference. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/rejected) | Persistent (localStorage) |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies are used to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the Website. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand visitor behaviour and improve our content. These cookies are only loaded if you provide consent via our cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Cookies
If you interact with embedded YouTube videos on this Website, YouTube (Google LLC) may set cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Videos use a click-to-load facade pattern to minimise third-party cookie exposure until you choose to play a video.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the Website, a cookie consent banner will appear giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored locally and respected on subsequent visits.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete individual cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at our contact page.