Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Banking Gurukul, GOLN (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit https://bankinggoln.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

Effective Date: [10, January, 2024]
Last Updated: [13, September, 2025]

 

  1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies may be:

  • First-party cookies: Set by our Website.
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external providers (e.g., Google, Facebook, Stripe).

 

  1. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  1. Essential Cookies
    • Required for the Website to function properly (e.g., security, login, session management).
    • Without these, some services cannot be provided.
  2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
    • Used to analyse how visitors use our Website.
    • Example: Google Analytics helps us understand visitor traffic and improve performance.
  3. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
    • Used to deliver relevant ads and measure effectiveness.
    • Example: Google AdSense and Facebook Pixel track behaviour to personalise advertising.
  4. Functional Cookies
    • Allow us to remember your choices (language, region, preferences).
    • Provide customised features for better user experience.
  5. Payment & Security Cookies
    • Used by third-party processors like Stripe and PayPal to process secure payments and detect fraud.

 

  1. Third-Party Cookies We Use

Our Website may use cookies set by trusted third parties, including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics (site usage statistics)
  • Google AdSense (advertising)
  • Facebook Pixel (social media retargeting)
  • YouTube (embedded video content)
  • Stripe / PayPal (payment security and processing)

Each third party has its own privacy policy and cookie policy that you should review.

 

  1. Your Rights & Choices
  2. a) Cookie Banner Consent (EU/UK users)
  • On your first visit, you will see a cookie consent banner.
  • You can choose Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or Manage Preferences.
  • You may change or withdraw consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
  1. b) Browser Settings
  • Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
  • Instructions: Google Chrome Help, Firefox Help, Safari Help.
  1. c) CCPA (California Residents)
  • You may opt-out of the “sale” or sharing of your personal information by disabling third-party advertising cookies.
  1. d) LGPD (Brazil)
  • You may request confirmation, access, correction, or deletion of your cookie-related data.
  1. e) GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)
  • You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

 

  1. Data Retention
  • Cookies are stored for varying periods:
    • Session cookies: Expire once you close your browser.
    • Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted manually.

We only retain cookies as long as necessary for their intended purpose.

 

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted with revised dates.

 

  1. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

  • Editor: editor@bankinggoln.com
  • Press Release: pr@bankinggoln.com
  • Complaints: complaint@bankinggoln.com

Addresses:

  • USA Office: 10601 Clarence Dr Ste 250, Frisco, TX 75033-3867
  • Bangladesh Office: A3, Navana Sattar Garden, 86/1 New Eskaton Road, Dhaka 1000