Sikhona, Inc. — Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 27, 2026
Last Updated: January 27, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Sikhona, Inc. (“Sikhona,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and digital platforms (collectively, the “Services”). It also explains your choices regarding these technologies.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember preferences, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)

2. What Are Similar Technologies?

In addition to cookies, Sikhona may use other tracking technologies, such as:

Pixels / web beacons (used to track page views and campaign effectiveness)
Tags / scripts (code elements that support analytics or site performance)
SDKs (in some digital applications, if applicable)
Local storage (browser-based data storage supporting functionality)

For simplicity, this policy refers to all of these as “cookies” unless otherwise stated.

3. Why Sikhona Uses Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential to enable core site functions such as:

Security and fraud prevention
Page navigation and basic site functionality
Form submissions and user session management
Load balancing and performance stability

These cookies cannot be disabled through our systems because the Services may not work correctly without them.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting data such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Click behavior and navigation patterns
Device and browser performance indicators
Errors encountered (e.g., broken pages)

This allows Sikhona to improve site performance, design, and user experience.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

Remembering preferences (region, language, settings)
Supporting embedded media experiences (podcast players, video content)
Improving user experience across pages

D. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (If Applicable)

These cookies may be used to:

Provide more relevant content or campaigns
Measure marketing performance and conversions
Limit repeated ad exposure
Support retargeting or promotional distribution (where used)

Sikhona does not use cookies to sell personal data. Where required by law, marketing cookies are only used with your consent.

4. Types of Cookies We May Use

Cookies may be categorized by who provides them:

First-Party Cookies

Set directly by Sikhona to support website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by third parties whose services may be integrated into the Sikhona website, such as:

Analytics providers
Embedded media tools (podcast or video platforms)
Payment processors (if store functionality is enabled)
Event registration tools (if enabled)

Third-party cookies are governed by those third parties’ policies.

5. Examples of Cookies We May Use

The cookies used on Sikhona’s Services may include (but are not limited to):

Website performance and analytics tracking
Security and bot prevention tools
Session management cookies
Embedded video or podcast player cookies
Form and submission optimization cookies

Note: The exact cookies depend on the tools Sikhona uses at any given time. A detailed cookie list may be provided through our cookie banner or cookie preference center.

6. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to control cookies and similar technologies.

A. Cookie Consent Banner / Preferences

If Sikhona uses a cookie consent management tool, you may:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences by category (analytics, functional, marketing)

Where required by law (e.g., GDPR/UK GDPR), we will not place non-essential cookies without your consent.

B. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

Delete existing cookies
Block some or all cookies
Receive alerts when cookies are being placed

You can manage settings through your browser’s help or settings menu.

Please note: disabling cookies may affect functionality and site performance.

C. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Because industry standards vary, Sikhona may not respond to DNT signals in a uniform way.

7. Legal Basis for Cookies

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions requiring lawful bases:

Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in operating and securing the Services.
Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies (where applicable) are used based on your consent, where required.

You may withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings tool (if available) or through your browser controls.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

Changes in laws or regulations
Updates to technology or service providers
Enhancements to the Sikhona website or platforms

When we update this policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, contact:

Sikhona, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 20130 Lakeview Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Contact Page: /contact