Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

LISH Foundation uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze site traffic, and understand user preferences. We use cookies for various purposes including functionality, analytics, and improving our services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Examples: Page views, time on site, traffic sources, error tracking

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples: Language selection, region preferences, accessibility settings

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

We may use these cookies to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of our campaigns. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.

Examples: Ad targeting, campaign tracking, social media integration

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website. These include:

  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics or similar services to understand website usage and improve our services
  • Payment Processors: Razorpay and other payment gateways for secure donation processing
  • Social Media: Social media platforms when you share content from our website
  • Content Delivery: Services that help deliver website content efficiently

These third parties may use cookies to track your online activities across different websites. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.

5. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and enable basic website functionality.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use industry opt-out tools:

  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out tool
  • Your Online Choices (for EU users)

Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features, such as making donations or submitting volunteer applications.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

LISH - The Light of Hope Foundation
Email: lish.lightofhope@gmail.com
Address: Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website.