Cookie & Device Storage Policy
Last Updated: September 2026 • Compliant with DPDP Act (India, 2023), GDPR (EU), and Global Privacy Standards.
At Vastram by Nishtha, we value your privacy. We do not use third-party advertising cookies, marketing pixels, or behavioral tracking algorithms. All cookies and local storage items are strictly necessary for account authentication, shopping cart retention, and deity sizing profiles.
1. What Are Cookies & Local Storage?
Cookies and local browser storage are compact data files saved on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you explore our website. They allow the website to recognize your authenticated session and retain your sacred selections across visits without requiring constant re-entry.
2. Cookies We Utilize
We use only Strictly Necessary Cookies required for secure platform operation:
| Cookie Key | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-vastram-customer-auth | Strictly Necessary | 7 Days / Session | Maintains your authenticated devotee session and secures access to saved orders and custom deity profiles. |
| youtube-nocookie.com | Media Embed | Session | Powers video darshan player using YouTube Privacy-Enhanced Mode (avoids advertising profiling). |
3. Browser Local Storage (`localStorage`)
To ensure instantaneous response times and allow non-logged-in guests to customize offerings, we store certain preferences locally on your device:
Maintains your selected poshaks, gotra inscriptions, and quantities so your cart is preserved if you leave and return.
Saves your deity measurements (Sizes 00–22) on your device for 1-click tailored sizing.
Holds your favorited sacred designs locally for instant viewing before account sync.
Remembers your chosen sacred fabric upcycling seva contributions during checkout.
4. No Third-Party Marketing or Ad Pixels
We believe devotional sanctuaries should remain undisturbed by commercial advertising trackers. We do not run:
- Meta / Facebook Pixel or behavioral retargeting scripts
- Google Ads remarketing tags or conversion trackers
- Cross-site tracking identifiers or data broker widgets
5. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can adjust your browser settings at any time to block or delete cookies and clear local storage:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Third-party cookies.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
Please Note: Disabling essential session cookies will prevent you from signing in to your customer account or retaining deity measurements across browser sessions.
6. Inquiries & Contact
For any questions regarding our storage practices or privacy compliance:
Vastram by Nishtha — Privacy Desk
Email: hello@vastrambynishtha.com
WhatsApp / Mobile: +91 75063 62557
Also see our full Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.