Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on stithiarchitects.com, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Cookies We Use
We use a minimal number of cookies on our website, limited to what is necessary for functionality and basic analytics. We categorise them as follows:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as form submission and session management. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website (such as the contact form) may not work correctly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so you are not asked repeatedly | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains form state during your visit so submitted data is not lost | Session (cleared when you close your browser) |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website content, layout, and user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors to provide aggregate usage statistics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used to maintain session state for analytics | 2 years |
Advertising Cookies
We do not use any advertising, marketing, or retargeting cookies. Your browsing activity on our website is never used for targeted advertising purposes, and we do not participate in any ad networks.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website loads Google Fonts to display typography. Google may set cookies when fonts are loaded from their servers. These cookies are governed by Google's own privacy and cookie policies.
We do not embed any other third-party content (such as social media widgets or video players) that would set additional cookies on your device.
Third-party services used:
Google Fonts — for loading Cormorant Garamond and DM Sans typefaces. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your browsing experience. Essential cookies are required for the contact form to function properly.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our website's functionality. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Stithi Architects
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Email: Contact.stithiarchitects@gmail.com
Phone: +91 77084 77189
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.