Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how S R INDIAN IAS ACADEMY (SRIIA) (hereinafter “we”, “us”, or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

I. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

• First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, SRIIA).
• Third-party cookies: Cookies set by parties other than the website owner. These enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., educational video embeds, interactive content, and analytics).

II. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our specific website features (like student portals or application forms) to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our educational platform.

III. Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure student or parent areas.

Example: Cookies that remember your login details for UPSC mock test portals or session status.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used, how effective our outreach campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you.

Example: Analytics cookies that tell us which program pages (Degree+IAS, KAS, NCERT Foundation) are most popular.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like campus tour videos or interactive maps) may become unavailable.

Example: Remembering your language preference or region.

4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to make informational messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same admission banner from continuously reappearing and ensuring that relevant course information is properly displayed based on your interests.

IV. How Can You Control Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager (if available on the site) or by amending your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.

Browser Controls:

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.

Do Not Track:

Some Internet browsers include the ability to transmit “Do Not Track” or “DNT” signals. Since uniform standards for “DNT” signals have not been adopted, our website does not currently process or respond to “DNT” signals.

V. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please, therefore, re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

VI. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at: