Legal & Governance

Cookie Policy

Last updated August 2026

1.What cookies & local storage are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. We also utilize localStorage, which stores preferences directly on your browser to improve performance without transmitting data on every network request.

2.Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies and storage keys are essential for authentication, account security, and portal operation. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie / Storage NamePurposeDuration
firebase:authUser:*Maintains active user session state so you remain authenticated across portal pages.Until sign-out
gsp.langRemembers language preference (English or Hindi).Persistent
gsp.enrollments.v1Remembers which classes you joined on this browser, after you sign in.Persistent
gsp.cookie-consent.v1Stores your cookie preference choice so the banner does not reappear.Persistent

3.Functional preference cookies

These store customized UI states for a smooth reading experience.

Cookie / Storage NamePurposeDuration
gsp.sidebarRemembers whether the portal navigation sidebar is expanded or collapsed.Persistent (1 year)
gsp.bookpane.widthRemembers the width of the 1972-edition PDF pane in the Gita reader.Persistent
gita_always_show_meaningsRemembers whether word-for-word Sanskrit meanings are displayed automatically.Persistent (1 year)

4.Third-party storage

Authentication and portal data are stored using Google Firebase, which may set its own strictly necessary cookies or browser storage keys in your session. We do not control Firebase's infrastructure, but we configure it only for login and data sync — not for advertising.

5.Performance & analytics

We do not set analytics or advertising cookies. There is no gsp.analytics key, and we do not share identifiers with ad networks.

6.Managing your cookies

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent login and session persistence.

We do not use cross-site tracking cookies, and we do not permit third-party advertising networks to build behavioral profiles.

7.Questions & inquiries

If you have questions regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact us at archanamaheshwari1174@gmail.com.