1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device on repeat visits, remember your preferences, and provide a better browsing experience.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage in conjunction with cookies.
2. How TechSoilSociety Uses Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us understand how visitors interact with our site, personalise your experience, and show relevant advertising or affiliate content.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies to maintain your login state on our shop
- Shopping cart cookies to retain your cart contents
- Security cookies to detect and prevent fraud
- Load balancing and performance cookies from our hosting provider
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential operation of the website)
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
- Google Analytics — tracks page views, sessions, bounce rate, and user journeys
- WordPress statistics — built-in post view tracking
- Heatmap tools — if used, to understand how users interact with pages
Legal basis: Your consent
You can opt out of Google Analytics at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:
- Remembering your language or regional preferences
- Storing your newsletter consent status
- Saving your display preferences (e.g., dark mode if applicable)
Legal basis: Your consent
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and to track affiliate link performance. They may be set by our affiliate partners or advertising networks.
- Affiliate tracking cookies — when you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be set to attribute any resulting purchase to TechSoilSociety
- Remarketing pixels — may be used to show ads about our content on other platforms
- Social media pixels (e.g., Facebook Pixel, if applicable) — to measure ad performance
When you click through to our Etsy store or any affiliate partner, those platforms may also set their own cookies governed by their own cookie policies.
Legal basis: Your consent
3.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services embedded in our pages. These include:
- YouTube (if video content is embedded)
- Google Fonts and Google APIs
- Etsy widgets or store preview tools
- Social media sharing buttons (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Pinterest)
- Payment gateway providers during checkout
These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we recommend reviewing them.
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either ‘session cookies’ (deleted when you close your browser) or ‘persistent cookies’ (stored for a defined period). Here is a general guide:
- Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics _ga): Up to 2 years
- Affiliate tracking cookies: Typically 30 to 90 days (varies by partner)
- Consent/preference cookies: Up to 1 year
- Login/authentication cookies: Duration of your session or as configured
5. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit TechSoilSociety, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or customise your preferences.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website, particularly our shop and checkout features.
5.3 Opt-Out Links
You may opt out of specific tracking tools using the following:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: https://adssettings.google.com
- Your Online Choices (EU/UK): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
6. DPDPA 2023 and Cookies
Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), cookies that collect personal data (such as device identifiers or IP addresses) are subject to the consent requirements of the Act.
Where we rely on consent for non-essential cookies, we obtain that consent through our cookie banner before any such cookies are placed. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.
Your right to withdraw cookie consent is separate from your broader data rights under DPDPA 2023. For all privacy-related rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
7. Affiliate Cookies — Additional Note
When you click on an affiliate link on TechSoilSociety, a cookie is typically placed on your device by the affiliate partner (e.g., Amazon, a brand partner, or our Etsy store platform). This cookie:
- Identifies that your visit to the partner site originated from TechSoilSociety
- Tracks whether you make a qualifying purchase
- Enables us to receive a commission if applicable
These affiliate cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective affiliate partners. TechSoilSociety does not control these cookies. By clicking an affiliate link, you accept the cookie policies of the destination site.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time as we introduce new features, partners, or tools. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Email: support@techsoilsociety.com
Website: https://techsoilsociety.com/contact-us
Address: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Effective Date: May 1, 2026