BrainStation India Foundation

BrainStation India Foundation (BSIF)
Effective Date: 23 August 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how BrainStation India Foundation (BSIF) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our [Privacy Policy].
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described here. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through our Cookie Settings tool or your browser preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, improve user experience, and provide insights into how the site is used.
We also use related technologies such as pixels, tags, device identifiers, and local storage, which function similarly. For simplicity, we call them all “cookies.”

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We group cookies into the following categories:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the site to function (e.g., page navigation, donation checkout, security).
These cannot be switched off.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., pages viewed, time spent).
We use these to improve design, navigation, and content.
Functionality Cookies
Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, form entries).
Provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing & Social Media Cookies
Allow integration with platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
Track engagement and may show you relevant campaigns or updates.

3. Cookie Table (Examples)

Cookie Name / Type	Provider	Purpose	Duration	Category
sessionid	BrainStation India Foundation	Maintains your login/session	Session	Strictly Necessary
csrftoken	BrainStation India Foundation	Security – prevents CSRF attacks	1 year	Strictly Necessary
_ga	Google Analytics	Tracks website usage (anonymized stats)	2 years	Performance
_gid	Google Analytics	Tracks user behavior (anonymized)	24 hours	Performance
cookie_consent	BrainStation India Foundation	Remembers cookie consent choice	6 months	Functionality
fbp	Facebook Pixel	Measures engagement with campaigns	90 days	Marketing

(This table will be updated as new cookies are added/removed.)

4. How We Obtain Consent

On your first visit, we display a cookie banner requesting consent for non-essential cookies.
You can accept all, reject all, or customize preferences.
Your preferences are stored and can be changed anytime via Cookie Settings at the bottom of our site.

5. Managing & Disabling Cookies

Change your preferences in our Cookie Settings tool.
Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies (note: some site features may not work properly).
Opt-out of analytics or marketing cookies directly with providers (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out tools).

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updated versions will be posted here with a new effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Grievance Officer (DPDPA):
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Postal: Brainstation India Foundation, 303 Gokul Arcade, A Wing, Sahar Road, Vile Parle East, Mumbai – 400057, Maharashtra, India.

For general queries contact us - By email: connect@brainstationindia.com