Policies
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Ayur Chikitsa uses cookies and similar technologies on this website, what they do, and how you can control them.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage and pixels. In this policy we refer to all of these as "cookies".
2. Categories of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These are required for the website to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions taken by you, such as signing in, submitting a form or setting your privacy preferences.
- Website security and abuse prevention
- Form and session operation
- Remembering your cookie choice
Analytics cookies (optional)
With your permission, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These are only loaded after you have opted in.
Marketing and other optional cookies (optional)
With your permission, we may use marketing cookies to measure campaigns or show relevant updates. These are only loaded after you have opted in.
3. Cookies currently used on this site
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tac_cookie_consent_v1 | The Ayur Chikitsa (this site) | Remembers your cookie preferences (essential, analytics, marketing) so we can respect your choice across visits. | Essential | Up to 12 months (local storage) |
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase (Lovable Cloud) | Keeps you signed in to your client or admin account securely. | Essential | Session / until you sign out |
| Session / CSRF tokens | The Ayur Chikitsa | Protects form submissions such as booking requests and consent forms against cross-site request forgery. | Essential | Session |
| tac_intake_draft_v2 | The Ayur Chikitsa (this site) | Saves basic contact and appointment fields from the online consent form only when you explicitly tick save-and-resume on step 1. Health details, medication, allergies, safety answers and signatures are never saved. | Non-essential (opt-in) | Up to 7 days (local storage). Cleared immediately on successful submission or when you use Clear saved answers. |
We do not currently load third-party analytics or marketing cookies by default. If we add any in the future, they will only be placed after you opt in through the cookie banner, and this table will be updated to identify each provider.
4. How to change your preferences
You can review or change your choice at any time using the cookie settings on this website:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from working properly.
5. Consent and legal basis
Non-essential cookies are only placed after you give an affirmative, active consent through the cookie banner or preference centre. You can withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings link.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy can be sent to contactus@theayurchikitsa.com.
See also our Privacy Policy.