Welcome to onefunda.com. We value your privacy and are committed to ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share information when you visit or interact with our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, how third parties may use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.
By using onefunda.com, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please disable cookies following the instructions in this policy or discontinue using our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your user experience, and collect analytical data.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies:
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Persistent cookies remain on your device until manually deleted or until they expire.
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Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Cookies are not harmful to your device and do not contain viruses or malware.
2. Why We Use Cookies
At onefunda.com, cookies serve multiple purposes:
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To provide basic website functionality.
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To ensure secure access to your account.
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To save your language and location preferences.
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To analyze how you interact with our website.
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To improve website design and performance.
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To show personalized advertisements and survey recommendations.
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To measure effectiveness of ads and marketing campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the core functionality of the website. They allow you to:
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Log in securely
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Submit surveys
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Navigate between pages
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Access protected areas of the site
Without these cookies, services like authentication and secure transactions cannot be provided.
b) Functional Cookies
These remember your choices (e.g., language, region, or settings) and offer enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of the site.
c) Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website, which helps us:
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Track page views and user flows
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Understand session durations
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Improve page speed and usability
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Identify any error messages
All analytical data collected is anonymized and aggregated.
d) Advertising and Targeting Cookies
We partner with third-party advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel) to:
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Display personalized ads based on your survey activity and browsing habits
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Retarget users who visited the site
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Limit how often an ad is shown
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Measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns
You can manage your ad settings via the respective platforms.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We allow trusted third-party services to place cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, and performance purposes. These third parties may include:
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Google Analytics
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Meta (Facebook Pixel)
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Cloudflare
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Hotjar or similar user experience tracking tools
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Payment processors
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Survey distribution partners
These cookies collect data such as IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the website. They operate under their own privacy policies.
5. How You Can Manage Cookies
You have complete control over the cookies stored on your device. You can:
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Modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies
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Use opt-out mechanisms offered by third-party advertisers
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Access cookie preference tools we provide on our website
Common Browser Settings:
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Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data -
Firefox:
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data -
Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data -
Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note: Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality and features of our site, particularly survey participation and reward redemption.
6. Cookies in Emails
If you receive emails from us (e.g., newsletters or survey invitations), we may use cookies or similar technologies to:
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Know if the email has been opened
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Track which links are clicked
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Improve our email campaigns
You may opt out of these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every email.
7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We rely on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and India’s Data Protection Law:
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Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your permission before placing them.
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Legitimate Interests: For cookies required to operate our services effectively.
When you visit our site for the first time, you are presented with a cookie banner requesting consent to use non-essential cookies. You may adjust your settings at any time.
8. Data Collected via Cookies
Some of the data we collect includes:
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IP address
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Geographic location
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Device type and browser version
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Referral source
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Duration of visit
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Pages visited
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Clicked surveys or ads
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Preferences and selections
We may correlate cookie data with other personal data you’ve submitted (e.g., email or profile information), but this will always be handled securely and under consent.
9. Retention of Cookie Data
Cookies may persist on your device depending on their type:
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Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: Expire after a set duration (up to 12 months or as specified by the provider).
We retain data collected via cookies for analytical and legal compliance purposes for up to 24 months unless otherwise required by law.
10. Children and Cookies
We do not knowingly collect cookies or personal data from children under the age of 13 (or local legal age). If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used our website and shared information without consent, please contact us immediately.
11. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal regulations or improvements in our services.
When we make changes, we will:
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Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
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Display a notification or banner on the site if changes are significant
We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.onefunda.com
📍 Address: [Insert Office Address, if available]
13. External Resources
14. Consent Log and Settings
We store your cookie preferences and consent status securely. If you wish to review or change your choices, visit our Cookie Settings Page at any time.
This Cookie Policy is an integral part of our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
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