Cookies Policy – Banaras Now

Cookies Policy for Banaras Now

Last updated: January 18, 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how Banaras Now (https://banarasnow.com) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use under GDPR and CCPA.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, such as page navigation and secure access to parts of the site. These cannot be disabled.
Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our website, such as pages visited and errors encountered, to improve the website.
Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region.
Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver ads relevant to you and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. These may be set by third-party advertisers.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services like Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and other advertising partners that may place cookies on your device. These cookies help track website usage, personalize content, and serve targeted ads. We have no control over these third-party cookies.

4. How We Use Cookies

To ensure the website functions properly
To improve website performance and user experience
To remember user preferences and settings
To analyze visitor behavior and measure the effectiveness of ads
To comply with legal obligations

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to control cookies on our website:

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
You can opt out of third-party cookies such as Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For California residents (CCPA), you have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information, but we do use cookies for advertising purposes.

6. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

Under GDPR and CCPA, we must provide you with clear information about cookies and obtain your consent where required. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to disable them.

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our website practices. Please check this page periodically for updates. The last updated date is indicated at the top.