Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Tamil Traditional Martial Arts Education and Research Centre (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at thamizhvithai.com (the “Website”).

This policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms & Conditions and any separate privacy policy we may adopt.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our Website.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These help us maintain your session as you navigate through our Website.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These remember your preferences for future visits.
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our Website.
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use, such as analytics providers.

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• To enable essential website functionality
• To understand how visitors use our Website
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To analyze traffic patterns and visitor behavior

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or sell your personal information to third parties.

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Session authentication cookies
• Security cookies to prevent cross-site request forgery
• Load balancing cookies

Legal Basis: These cookies are strictly necessary for providing services you have requested and do not require consent.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This helps us improve how our Website works.

We may use:

• Google Analytics (if implemented) - to analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Vercel Analytics (if deployed on Vercel) - for basic website performance metrics

All information collected is aggregated and anonymized. We do not use analytics to identify individual users.

Data Collected: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, referring website, general location (country/city level), device type.

Data Retention: Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

• Language preference settings
• Font size and display preferences
• Whether you've dismissed certain notices or banners

These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We do not currently use advertising or targeting cookies. If we decide to use such cookies in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required by law.

The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use:

Note: Actual cookies used may vary. This list is representative of cookies typically deployed on Next.js websites with analytics.

Some cookies on our Website may be set by third-party services that we use. These third parties may use cookies to:

• Provide analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Enable content delivery networks (CDNs) to improve performance
• Provide social media features (e.g., embedded social media content)

Third-Party Services We May Use:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• Vercel: Website hosting and CDN. Privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

We do not have direct control over third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their use of cookies.

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. To find out more about cookies and how to manage them, visit the help section of your browser:

• Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies
• Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
• Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies

Mobile Devices

To manage cookies on mobile devices, refer to your device manufacturer's instructions:

• iOS (iPhone/iPad): Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
• Android: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data (varies by browser)

Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Important Notes

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

At present, our Website does not respond to DNT signals. If we adopt a DNT policy in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly.

Indian Law: Our use of cookies complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

GDPR Compliance: For visitors from the European Union, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality), we obtain your consent through your browser settings or cookie preferences
• Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies required for website operation

Your Rights: You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies.

For students under 18 enrolling in our training programmes, parental consent is required. Parents and guardians can manage cookie preferences on behalf of their children through browser settings.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete that information.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs.

When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Post a prominent notice on our Website
• Notify registered users via email where appropriate

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Effective Date: This Cookie Policy was last updated on May 29, 2026.