Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 31st May 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how Manovikas (Special School for Mentally Handicapped), Kollam (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website https://www.manovikaskollam.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Manovikas) are called “first-party cookies”. We do not use any third-party cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. (Only include this if applicable)

How We Use Cookies

We use only essential cookies on our Website. These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling out forms.

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the Website functions properly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Enhance the overall user experience

We do not use:

  • Analytics or tracking tools (such as Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
  • Advertising cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.)
  • Social media log-ins or like/follow buttons (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

Because we only use essential cookies, they are always active. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly if you do so.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

We use a third-party service, Termly, to display a cookie banner and allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon or visiting the cookie settings link in the footer.

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our Website (e.g., embedded videos, analytics tools). These services have their own privacy and cookies policies.

Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about cookies, you can contact us:

  • By email: manovikas@gmail.com
  • By visiting this page on our website: https://www.manovikaskollam.com/contact.php
  • By phone number: +91 9447160802
  • By mail: Manovikas, Special School for the Mentally Handicapped, Palliserrikkal P.O., Sasthamcotta, Kollam, Kerala, India, PIN:690521