This cookie policy applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of The Republic of India. If you are accessing this website outside India, kindly refer to the GDPR Cookie Policy here: https://forum.yasuka.in/index.php/cookie-policy-eu/
Last Updated: 12.03.2026, 20:14 IST
This Cookie Policy explains how this website forum.yasuka.in (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy is designed to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023 of India.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the owners of the site.
2. Why do we use Cookies?
Under the DPDP Act, we only process your digital personal data for “specified purposes.” We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly (Strictly Necessary).
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language or theme).
- Analyze how you interact with our content to improve our blog (Analytics).
- Provide personalized content or advertisements (Marketing).
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies to give you granular control over your data:
| Category | Description | Requirement |
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function (e.g., security, login). | Always Active |
| Functional | Remembers choices you make (e.g., username, region). | Requires Consent |
| Analytics/Performance | Helps us understand how many visitors we have and how they move around the site. | Requires Consent |
| Marketing/Targeting | Used to deliver ads more relevant to you and your interests. | Requires Consent |
4. Third-Party Authentication Cookies (Facebook Login)
To provide a seamless and secure experience, our forum allows users to register and log in using their Facebook account. When you use or interact with the Facebook Login feature, Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) places cookies on your device.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the authentication process and account security. The primary Facebook cookies used on our site include:
- Authentication & Session Cookies (e.g., c_user, xs): These cookies verify your identity, keep you logged into the forum across pages, and manage your active session.
- Security & Site Integrity Cookies (e.g., datr, sb): These cookies help Facebook identify your web browser, prevent unauthorized login attempts, mitigate security risks (such as Cross-Site Request Forgery), and protect your account.
- Performance & Tracking Cookies (e.g., fr, _fbp): Depending on your personal Facebook settings, Meta may use these cookies to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads across the web.
Your Control Over Third-Party Cookies:
Please note that we do not control the cookies set by Meta. The data collected through these cookies is processed by Meta in accordance with their own policies.
- You can learn more about how Facebook uses cookies by reading the Meta Cookie Policy.
- If you wish to revoke Facebook’s access to your account on our forum, please refer to our Data Deletion Instructions. You can also manage or block these cookies at any time through your web browser settings.
5. Your Consent (The “Opt-In” Model)
In accordance with the DPDP Act, we will not drop any non-essential cookies on your device unless you provide free, specific, informed, and unconditional consent.
- Opt-In: When you first visit, a banner will appear. No analytics or marketing cookies will load until you click “Accept All” or customize your preferences.
- Children’s Privacy: We do not knowingly use tracking or behavioral monitoring cookies for users under the age of 18 without verifiable parental consent.
6. Managing and Withdrawing Consent
The DPDP Act gives you the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it.
- On Our Site: You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the [“Cookie Settings” or “Privacy Icon”] button located at the bottom of our website.
- Browser Settings: You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may impact your ability to use certain features of the blog.
7. Your Rights as a “Data Principal”
Under the DPDP Act, you have the following rights regarding the personal data collected via cookies:
- Right to Access: Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction/Erasure: Request that we update or delete your data.
- Right to Grievance Redressal: If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may contact our Grievance Officer.
8. Grievance Redressal
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at forum@yasuka.in OR
Visit Us: Yasuka Corporation
90 New Unique Industrial Estate,
Dr R P Road, Mulund – West,
Mumbai – 400 080, INDIA
If your grievance is not resolved within the prescribed time, you have the right to approach the Data Protection Board of India.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to stay compliant with Indian law. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Implementation Tips for Your Blog:
- Cookie Banner: Ensure your banner has three clear buttons: “Accept All,” “Reject All,” and “Customize.” Avoid “pre-ticked” boxes in the customisation menu.
- Language: While English is standard, the DPDP Act suggests notices should be available in any of the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution if you target specific regional audiences.
- Logs: Keep a “Consent Log” (many cookie plugins do this automatically) to prove that a user gave consent if the Data Protection Board ever audits you.