SEM News Portal
Effective Date: April 5, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how SEM News Portal (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://sem.org.in. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other digital device) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies – set by the website you’re visiting
- Third-party cookies – set by other services (like analytics or ads)
2. How We Use Cookies
SEM News Portal uses cookies for various purposes, including:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Site navigation
- Security and authentication
- Access to protected areas
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Error messages
- Traffic sources
We use tools like Google Analytics to help us understand how our site is being used and how we can improve it.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you’ve made, like:
- Language preferences
- Text size
- Saved articles or settings
d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant ads to you based on your interests, both on our site and elsewhere. They also help us measure the performance of ad campaigns.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:
- Social media sharing buttons (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Embedded content (YouTube videos, maps, etc.)
- Ad networks
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their individual cookie policies.
4. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can do this by:
Browser Settings:
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your settings to decline them. Here’s how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Cookie Consent Tool (if applicable):
If we use a cookie banner or pop-up, you can select which cookies to accept when you visit our site.
Please note: Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality and your user experience.
5. Data Retention
Cookies are stored for different lengths of time:
- Session cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted manually
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the law or how we use cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date” at the top.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.