Cookie & Local Storage Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how the Rotaract Club of SVIT ("Club", "we", "our", or "us"), an affiliated youth organization of Rotary International District 3192 at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, uses cookies, local browser storage, and related technologies on our official website (https://rcsvit.org).
1. What are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They allow sites to remember your actions, logins, preferences, and session state over a period of time.
In addition to standard HTTP cookies, modern web applications utilize HTML5 LocalStorage and SessionStorage. These store lightweight state directly in your browser without transmitting data to third parties, ensuring maximum privacy and instant page loads.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We believe in minimal data footprint. We do not use third-party marketing trackers or ad networks. We categorize our storage into:
| Cookie / Storage Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
firebase:authUser:* |
Maintains student member authentication state & portal credentials. | Persistent / Logout | |
rcsvit_cookie_consent |
Remembers your consent selection for cookie notifications. | 1 Year | |
rcsvit-cache-v* |
Service Worker offline cache for instant loading across campus Wi-Fi. | Updated per release | |
rcsvit_portal_session |
Tracks active attendance scanner & event check-in sessions. | Browser Session |
3. Third-Party Infrastructure
Our website is hosted on Google Cloud Firebase infrastructure. When loading fonts or cloud assets, the following verified providers process standard network connection headers:
- Google Cloud & Firebase: Provides secure static hosting, SSL encryption, and Firestore database services.
- Google Fonts: Delivers typography stylesheets (Cinzel, Newsreader, Public Sans) optimized for low latency.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have full control over cookie preferences in your browser. You can block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
Please note that disabling strictly essential cookies may affect features like logging into the member portal or checking in to club events.
5. Contact & Questions
If you have any questions regarding our cookie practices, please contact our club technical and secretarial team:
Rotaract Club of SVIT
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
Email: rotaract_svit@saividya.ac.in