Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/22/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how SwarGanga Music Foundation Incorporated(“SwarGanga,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.swarganga.org (the “Website”).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to the site owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies (for example, from Google Analytics) to collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages. This helps us improve how the Website works.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember your choices (such as login details) to provide enhanced, more personal features.

2.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We use advertising cookies, including from Google Ads, to deliver relevant ads to you and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may track your visits to this and other websites.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies used on the Website are placed by third parties, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, PayPal, Twilio, and SendGrid. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

4. How You Can Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Instructions for doing so can typically be found in your browser's “Help” or “Settings” menu.
Google Analytics opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Advertising preferences: You can adjust your advertising preferences on Google Ads and other networks using their opt-out tools.

Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.

5. Consent

Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) on your device. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or using the tools provided on the Website, if available.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@swarganga.org.