Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Mahayoddha.in uses them, and what choices you have around them. It works alongside our Privacy Policy, so we’d recommend reading that too if you want the full picture of how we handle data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device — computer, phone, or tablet — when you visit a website. They’re a standard part of how the modern web works, helping sites remember your preferences, understand how visitors use them, and, in many cases, deliver more relevant advertising.
Cookies don’t damage your device and can’t run programs on their own. They’re just small pieces of data that a website reads back the next time you visit.
How Mahayoddha.in Uses Cookies
We use cookies for a few different reasons:
Essential Functionality Some cookies help basic parts of the website work properly — things like loading pages correctly and maintaining a smooth browsing experience.
Analytics We use analytics cookies to understand which articles get read, how people navigate the site, and where we can improve. This data is aggregated and isn’t used to identify you personally.
Advertising Mahayoddha.in displays ads through Google AdSense and possibly other third-party ad networks. These networks use cookies to show ads that are more relevant to you and to measure how well those ads perform.
Preferences Some cookies simply remember small settings — like whether you’ve already seen a particular notice — so we’re not repeating the same thing every time you visit.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies These are temporary and get deleted automatically once you close your browser. They help the site function correctly during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies These stay on your device for a set period, or until you delete them manually. They help us recognize returning visitors and remember certain preferences across visits.
First-Party Cookies Set directly by Mahayoddha.in for core site functionality and analytics.
Third-Party Cookies Set by external services we use — most notably Google AdSense and any analytics tools — rather than by us directly. These are governed by the respective third party’s own policies.
Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies
Like most content websites, Mahayoddha.in uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may place cookies on your device to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other websites across the internet.
This is part of how interest-based advertising works generally, and it’s managed by Google — not by us. If you’d prefer not to see personalized ads, you have a couple of options:
- Adjust your preferences directly through Google’s Ads Settings: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Opt out of interest-based ads from participating vendors: https://www.aboutads.info/choices
Turning off personalized ads doesn’t mean you’ll see fewer ads overall — it just means the ads you see won’t be tailored based on your browsing activity.
Analytics Cookies
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand overall site traffic and reading patterns. These tools use cookies to collect anonymized, aggregated data — not information that identifies you as an individual.
This helps us figure out which topics readers find genuinely useful, so we can focus on writing more of what actually helps.
How to Control or Disable Cookies
Most web browsers let you manage cookies through their settings — you can view what’s stored, delete existing cookies, or block new ones from being set. Since the exact steps differ by browser, here’s where to look depending on what you use:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Keep in mind that blocking or deleting cookies entirely may affect how parts of Mahayoddha.in function, since some cookies support basic site behavior.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. At this time, Mahayoddha.in doesn’t respond differently based on this signal, mainly because there’s no consistent industry standard for how sites should interpret it. That said, the opt-out options mentioned above for Google and other ad networks still apply regardless of your browser’s Do Not Track setting.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy occasionally as our website, tools, or advertising partners change. Any updates will be reflected here with a new “Last Updated” date, so it’s worth checking back periodically if this is something you care about.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how Mahayoddha.in uses cookies, feel free to reach out through our Contact Us page or by email.
Email: mahayoddha@gmail.com