Cookies Policy

The Meteorological and Disaster Analysis Space India (MDSI) ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.metdisasterindia.space to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver services. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve functionality. We may also use similar technologies, such as web beacons or pixel tags, for similar purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, such as enabling navigation, securing access, and providing core services.

• Examples: Session cookies to maintain your login status or load balancer cookies.

• Duration: Typically temporary and deleted when you close your browser.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data on page views, time spent, and traffic sources.

• Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) to track usage patterns.

• Duration: Persistent cookies that may remain on your device for a set period (e.g., 2 years).

2.3 Preference Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language or region) to provide a personalized experience.

• Examples: Cookies storing your choice of weather display units (e.g., Celsius or Fahrenheit).

• Duration: Persistent cookies with varying expiration dates.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies track your browsing behavior to deliver targeted content or promotions (e.g., newsletters about disaster preparedness).

• Examples: Third-party cookies from email marketing tools (if applicable).

• Duration: Persistent cookies, typically lasting weeks to months.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website operates efficiently and securely.

• Analyze website performance and visitor behavior to improve our services.

• Personalize your experience by remembering your preferences.

• Provide relevant updates or promotional content (with your consent, where required).

4. Third-Party Cookies

• We may allow trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, social media plugins) to place cookies on your device. These third parties may collect data about your online activities over time and across websites.

• We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these providers (e.g., Google Privacy Policy) for more information.

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for instructions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

• Consent Management: If applicable, we may provide a cookie consent pop-up on your first visit, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

• Opt-Out: For analytics or marketing cookies, you can opt out by adjusting your preferences in the pop-up (if implemented) or contacting us.

6. Do We Need Your Consent?

• Essential Cookies: These do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function.

• Non-Essential Cookies: For analytics, preference, or marketing cookies, we will seek your consent where required by law (e.g., under the DPDP Act, 2023). You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your settings.

7. Data Collected by Cookies

• Cookies may collect data such as your IP address, device type, browser version, and pages visited. This data is often anonymized or aggregated, but personal information may be linked if you provide it (e.g., via a form).

• For details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy https://www.metdisasterindia.space/privacy-policy.

8. Updates to This Cookies Policy

• We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: web@metdisasterindia.space
Address: Plot No-40, Sudarshanpura, Bais Godam, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, India

Thank you for visiting www.metdisasterindia.space. We aim to use cookies responsibly to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy.