Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11 October 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 the website owners.

Belagavi Angel Network ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples:

  • Authentication cookies (keeping you logged in)
  • Security cookies (protecting against fraud)
  • Session cookies (maintaining your session state)

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our platform, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of our platform.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page load time tracking
  • User interaction analytics
  • Error reporting and debugging

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our platform to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Display preferences (theme, layout)
  • Form auto-fill information
  • Remembered user settings

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Examples:

  • Advertising network cookies
  • Social media integration cookies
  • Behavioral tracking for personalization

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to enhance your experience and improve our services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. These cookies collect anonymous information about page visits, session duration, and user behavior.

Payment Processors (Razorpay)

When processing payments, our payment provider may set cookies to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud.

Social Media Platforms

If you share content via social media buttons, those platforms may set cookies on your device.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To identify you when you log in and keep you logged in during your session
  • Security: To protect your account and detect fraudulent activity
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics: To understand how our platform is used and identify areas for improvement
  • Performance: To monitor and improve the speed and performance of our platform
  • Personalization: To provide content and features tailored to your interests
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while navigating the platform.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across visits.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored

6.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific cookie categories:

⚠️ Important Note:

Blocking or deleting cookies may impact the functionality of our platform. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Do Not Track Signals

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, and our platform does not currently respond to DNT signals.

8. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use identifiers similar to cookies. You can control these through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

To learn more about cookies in general, visit:

11. Contact Us

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

Belagavi Angel Network

Email: privacy@belagaviangelnetwork.com

Phone: +91 [Contact Number]

Address: Belagavi, Karnataka, India

12. Consent

By continuing to use our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our platform.