Last Updated: January 12, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how ManishJassal.com (“Platform,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”), operated by Manish Jassal, uses cookies, similar tracking technologies, and related data collection mechanisms on the website located at https://www.manishjassal.com and all associated pages, content, services, and materials (collectively, the “Website”).
This Policy applies to all cookies and tracking technologies used on the Website, regardless of the purpose or source. Access to the Website constitutes acceptance of this Policy and the described use of cookies and related tracking methods.
The platform follows key data privacy frameworks, namely the Indian (DPDPA) Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023, the US California Consumer Privacy Act, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES
2.1 Definition
Cookies consist of compact text files with unique identifiers placed on visitors’ devices like computers, tablets, phones, or connected gadgets upon site visits. Cookies are created by the website server and stored in the user’s browser or device memory. On subsequent visits, the device forwards the cookie data to the server, permitting user recognition and preference recall.
2.2 How Cookies Work
When a user accesses the Website:
- The Website server sends a cookie to the user’s device
- The user’s browser stores the cookie in local storage or device memory
- During later sessions, the browser fetches and forwards the saved cookie to the site.
- The Website server reads the cookie and uses the information to recognize the user or recall user preferences
2.3 Cookie Lifespan
Session Cookies: Such cookies last for one browsing session only and get erased automatically upon browser closure. Session cookies are used to maintain login status, form data, and temporary user preferences.
Persistent Cookies: They stay on the device past browser closure until expiration or manual removal. Persistent cookies can remain on a device for days, months, or even years, depending on their expiration settings.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES USED ON MANISHJASSAL.COM
3.1 Essential and Functional Cookies (No Consent Required)
Definition and Purpose: Essential cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and provide basic features. They support vital operations including authentication, security measures, and basic service provision. Essential cookies are technically necessary and do not require explicit user consent under applicable privacy laws.
Specific Essential Cookies Used:
- User Authentication and Session Management: Cookies that maintain user login status and session identification, enabling users to remain logged in and access protected areas of the Website.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: Cookies that detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and malicious activities. These include CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) tokens and security-related identifiers.
- Form Data Persistence: Cookies that retain user input in forms across page sessions, enabling users to complete multi-step forms without re-entering data.
- Accessibility Preferences: Cookies that remember user accessibility settings such as font size, language preferences, color contrast adjustments, or other assistive technology preferences.
- Website Functionality: Cookies required for core Website features such as payment processing, content delivery, error detection, and system optimization.
Hostinger Infrastructure Cookies: Cookies set by Hostinger (the Website’s hosting provider) for:
- Content delivery network (CDN) optimization through Hostinger CDN
- Performance monitoring and infrastructure optimization
- Website security and DDoS protection
- Server resource allocation and management
WordPress Platform Cookies: Cookies set by the WordPress platform for:
- Administrative functions and dashboard access
- Plugin management and functionality
- Theme customization and settings persistence
- User role and capability verification
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies (Consent Required)
Definition and Purpose: Analytics cookies collect aggregate information about user interactions with the Website without personally identifying individuals. Analytics tools monitor navigation paths, popular pages, dwell times, and traffic sources. This information helps improve Website functionality, user experience, and performance.
Data Collected: Time spent on pages, pages visited in sequence, click patterns, search queries, device type, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographic location.
Specific Analytics Cookies and Tools Used:
- Google Tag Manager (GTM4WP Plugin): Tracks Website events, user interactions, course review views, link clicks, and engagement metrics. GTM acts as a container for other tracking codes and enables event-based analytics without modifying the website code directly.
- Rank Math SEO Plugin: Collects data about page performance, SEO metrics, search engine indexing status, and internal linking patterns to optimize Website search engine visibility.
- Hostinger Analytics Tools: Native analytics provided by Hostinger to track Website traffic, visitor sources, bounce rates, and conversion metrics.
- WordPress Analytics: Built-in analytics functions within WordPress that track administrative activities, plugin usage, and user interactions.
Data Retention: Analytics data is retained for a minimum of thirteen (13) months for trend analysis and reporting purposes, after which it is anonymized or deleted.
User Consent Status: Analytics cookies require explicit opt-in consent before deployment, except where analytics data is aggregated and anonymized in a manner that does not identify individuals.
3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)
Definition and Purpose: Marketing and advertising cookies track user behavior across the Website and across different websites to build user profiles for targeted advertising purposes. These cookies enable the Company to display personalized advertising, track affiliate link conversions, and measure campaign effectiveness.
Specific Marketing Cookies and Tools Used:
- Affiliate Network Tracking Cookies: Cookies placed by affiliate networks and course platforms (Udemy, Coursera, Skillshare, etc.) to track user clicks, referrals, and course enrollments for commission calculation and fraud detection.
- Third-Party Advertising Cookies: Cookies from advertising networks that track user interests, browsing history, and engagement patterns to display personalized ads across the internet.
- PopupAlly Plugin Cookies: Cookies that track popup interactions, user preferences regarding popup displays, and engagement with call-to-action elements.
- Form and Lead Generation Cookies (Forminator Plugin): Cookies that track form submissions, user engagement with forms, and funnel completion rates for marketing analysis.
Data Collected: User interests based on page visits, course review preferences, affiliate link interactions, conversion tracking data, browsing history across multiple sites, and demographic estimates.
Data Retention: Marketing cookies are typically retained for thirty (30) to ninety (90) days, after which they expire or are deleted by the advertising network.
User Consent Status: Marketing cookies require explicit opt-in consent before deployment.
3.4 Preference and Personalization Cookies (Consent May Be Required)
Definition and Purpose: Preference cookies remember user choices, settings, and customizations to personalize the Website experience. Preference tools store choices to deliver customized content and suggestions based on prior interactions.
Specific Preference Cookies Used:
- Elementor and Unlimited Elements for Elementor: Cookies that remember page builder settings, theme customizations, font preferences, color schemes, layout preferences, and other visual customizations.
- Dynific Addons for Elementor: Cookies that track user interactions with dynamic content elements, remember custom settings, and preserve user-specific content preferences.
- Complianz Cookies: Cookies that remember user consent preferences regarding cookies and tracking technologies, enabling the Website to respect previously given consent decisions.
- Language and Localization Preferences: Cookies that remember user language selection and local preferences for currency, units of measurement, and regional settings.
Data Retention: Preference cookies are retained until the user deletes them or the Website clears them as part of routine maintenance.
User Consent Status: Preference cookies that relate to core functionality may not require consent, while those that enhance experience beyond basic functionality may require consent depending on applicable law.
3.5 Social Media and Third-Party Service Cookies
Definition and Purpose: These cookies are placed by third-party social media platforms and service providers when users interact with social media features, embedded content, or third-party integrations on the Website.
Services and Cookies:
- Social Media Plugins: If social sharing buttons or social login features are present, cookies may be set by Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, or other social platforms to track user interactions and social sharing activities.
- YouTube Video Embeds: If the Website embeds YouTube videos, YouTube may set cookies to track video viewing behavior and engagement.
- Other Third-Party Services: Cookies from other embedded third-party services may be set to enable functionality or collect analytics.
Data Collected: Social media platform identifiers, sharing activity, video viewing metrics, and engagement data shared with the respective third-party platform.
Data Retention: Third-party cookies are subject to the retention policies of those respective platforms.
User Consent Status: Social media cookies require explicit consent before deployment in compliance with DPDPA and GDPR requirements.
4. PLUGINS AND TRACKING TOOLS USING COOKIES
ManishJassal.com uses the following plugins and platforms that may set cookies:
4.1 Hostinger Infrastructure
- Hostinger Hosting Services: Sets essential cookies for server functionality, CDN optimization, and security
- Hostinger AI: May set cookies for AI-powered feature functionality and preference tracking
- Hostinger Easy Onboarding: Sets cookies to track the onboarding process progress
- Hostinger Reach: Sets cookies for reach and engagement tracking
- Hostinger Tools: A comprehensive suite of hosting tools that may use cookies for management and optimization
- Hostinger CDN: Content delivery network cookies for optimized content distribution
4.2 WordPress Platform and Core Plugins
- WordPress Core: Session and authentication cookies
- Forminator: Form interaction and submission tracking cookies
- Elementor: Page builder preference and customization cookies
- PopupAlly: Popup display and interaction tracking cookies
- Rank Math SEO: SEO analytics and performance tracking cookies
- Unlimited Elements for Elementor: Dynamic content customization cookies
- GTM4WP (Google Tag Manager for WordPress): Container for various tracking codes and event measurement
- Dynific Addons for Elementor: Dynamic content interaction tracking cookies
- Complianz: Consent management and compliance tracking cookies
4.3 Third-Party Services Integrated Through Plugins
- Google Services (via GTM4WP): Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads cookies
- Affiliate Networks: Cookies from course platforms and affiliate networks for conversion tracking
- Social Media Platforms: Cookies from social platforms if social features are integrated
- Analytics Providers: Cookies from analytics services used for Website performance analysis
5. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE USE
5.1 Essential Cookies – No Consent Required
Strictly necessary cookies ensure core site operations and do not require explicit user consent under applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, DPDPA, and CCPA. The Company relies on the legal basis of service delivery and contract performance to use essential cookies without prior consent.
5.2 Non-Essential Cookies – Explicit Opt-In Required
All non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, preference, and social media cookies) require explicit, informed, and unambiguous user consent before deployment. The Company implements an opt-in consent mechanism requiring users to actively accept non-essential cookies through a consent banner or cookie preference center.
Compliance with DPDPA: Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023, the Company obtains opt-in consent that is:
- Freely Given: Not bundled with other terms or conditions; not a prerequisite for accessing public Website areas
- Informed: Users receive clear information about cookie purposes, duration, and data usage
- Unambiguous: Consent requires active acceptance through clicking an “Accept” button or explicitly enabling cookie categories
- Unconditional: Accessing the Website’s public content does not require cookie consent
Compliance with GDPR: For EU users, the Company obtains explicit opt-in consent for all non-essential cookies and provides granular cookie category selection enabling users to accept or reject specific cookie types.
Compliance with CCPA: For California residents, the Company provides notice of cookie use and options to opt out of cookie-related data collection and selling.
6. COOKIE CONSENT MANAGEMENT
6.1 Consent Banner
Upon first visit, users are presented with a cookie consent banner providing:
- Clear, conspicuous notification that the Website uses cookies
- Brief explanation of cookie purposes and types
- Links to this comprehensive Cookie Policy
- Choices to approve all, decline optional ones, or select categories
- Ability to access detailed cookie information and manage preferences
6.2 Cookie Preference Center
Users can manage cookie preferences through a detailed preference center, enabling:
- Enabling or disabling specific cookie categories (analytics, marketing, preferences)
- Viewing a detailed list of cookies with descriptions, purposes, and retention periods
- Changing consent decisions at any time
- Withdrawing consent for previously accepted cookie categories
6.3 Consent Records
The Company maintains records of user consent decisions, including:
- Date and time of consent
- User IP address
- Cookie categories accepted or rejected
- Language in which consent was presented
- Device type and browser information
These records are retained for a minimum of one (1) year for compliance verification purposes.
7. HOW TO MANAGE AND CONTROL COOKIES
7.1 Browser-Based Cookie Management
Control cookies via browser configurations as follows:
Google Chrome:
- Click Menu (three dots) → Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Select “Block all cookies” or configure specific cookie behaviors
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click Menu (three lines) → Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Configure cookie acceptance levels and manage exceptions
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Configure cookie acceptance for website visits
Microsoft Edge:
- Settings > Privacy, search, services > Clear browsing data > Cookies and site data.
- Configure cookie acceptance and manage website-specific settings
7.2 Disabling Cookies
Users can disable cookies entirely through browser settings, though this may affect Website functionality and user experience. Specific features such as remaining logged in, form persistence, and personalization will not function if cookies are disabled.
7.3 Deleting Cookies
Users can delete stored cookies through browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data (select “Cookies and other site data”)
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Clear Data (select “Cookies”)
- Safari: Develop → Empty Caches or in Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
7.4 Website Preference Center
Users can modify cookie preferences on ManishJassal.com by:
- Clicking the “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Preferences” link (typically in the footer)
- Accessing the cookie preference center through the Website’s privacy controls
- Selecting which cookie categories to enable or disable
- Saving updated preferences
7.5 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
Users can opt out of some third-party cookies through:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Consumer Choice: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
8. DO NOT TRACK (DNT) SIGNALS
The Website respects “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals sent by users’ browsers. When browsers send Do Not Track signals, the site honors them through:
- Not deploying non-essential analytics cookies
- Not deploying marketing and advertising cookies
- Restricting third-party tracking where feasible
However, some third-party services and plugins may not fully respect DNT signals, as DNT is not universally implemented across the internet.
9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If user data collected through cookies is transferred outside India to countries with different data protection standards, such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable laws through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (for EU data transfers under GDPR)
- Appropriate safeguards and security measures
- Explicit user consent was required
Users will be notified of any international data transfers related to cookies.
10. CHANGES TO COOKIE USAGE
The Company may use cookies for additional purposes or deploy new tracking technologies as the Website evolves. Site updates on significant cookie modifications occur via:
- Updates to this Cookie Policy with a revised “Last Updated” date
- Email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
- Prominent notices on the Website
Users will be provided renewed consent opportunities for any significantly new cookie uses or technologies.
11. CONTACT AND SUPPORT
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding cookies, cookie policies, or cookie preference management, users may contact:
ManishJassal.com Cookie Support
Email: support@manishjassal.com
Website: https://www.manishjassal.com
Subject: “Cookie Inquiry” or “Cookie Preference Support”
The Company will respond to all cookie-related inquiries within forty-eight (48) hours.
12. GOVERNING LAW
This Policy follows the laws of India, ignoring choice-of-law conflicts. Exclusive forum for disputes: courts in Gurugram, Haryana.
13. AMENDMENTS
The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Cookie Policy at any time. Notice of material changes will be provided by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy
- Posting a prominent notice on the Website
- Sending email notification to registered users for significant changes
Ongoing Website access post-changes signals agreement to the revised terms.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Cookie Policy, together with the Platform’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Disclaimer Policy, and Refund and Return Policy, constitutes the entire agreement regarding cookie use and tracking technologies on the Website.