The short version: The Smaran mobile app does not use browser cookies. Our website (smaran.appcrunch.in) uses only essential and anonymised analytics cookies. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies of any kind.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and mobile device identifiers.
2. How Smaran uses cookies
2.1 Mobile app
The Smaran mobile application does not use browser cookies. It uses on-device storage (local storage and app preferences) only to save your settings — such as your chosen deity, notification preferences, and location — entirely on your own device. This data is never sent to third-party trackers.
2.2 Our website
Our website (smaran.appcrunch.in) uses a minimal set of cookies, described in the table below.
3. Cookies we use
| Cookie name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
smaran_session |
Essential | Maintains your session state while you browse our website. Required for the site to function. | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
smaran_prefs |
Functional | Remembers your language and display preferences on our website. | 1 year |
_sa_anon |
Analytics | Anonymised, aggregated website traffic analytics (page views, referrer). No personal data is collected or shared with third parties. | 90 days |
4. Cookies we do NOT use
- Advertising or retargeting cookies of any kind.
- Third-party social media tracking pixels (Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc.).
- Fingerprinting or cross-site tracking technologies.
- Cookies that build profiles about your browsing habits.
5. Your choices
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Visit your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Mobile app — you can clear on-device storage at any time via your device's app settings (Settings → Smaran → Clear data).
- Opt-out of analytics — contact us at appcrunch.help@gmail.com to opt out of anonymised analytics tracking on our website.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via the app or email.
7. Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, please contact us at appcrunch.help@gmail.com.