Last updated: January 27, 2026
Sonawane Group ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website[](https://sonawanegroup.com/) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. It forms part of our Privacy Policy and complies with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, and other applicable Indian laws.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) by websites you visit. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as preferences or login details, making your next visit easier and more relevant. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, local storage, and device identifiers.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into the following categories:
2.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They do not require consent under DPDPA as they are necessary for providing the service you request.
- Session management (e.g., keeping forms filled during navigation).
- Security features (e.g., preventing fraudulent use).
- Basic functionality (e.g., remembering language or region preferences if set).
2.2 Functional / Preference Cookies
These improve usability by remembering choices you make.
- Remembering form data across pages (e.g., enquiry details).
- Chat widget preferences (if using live chat).
- Embedded map settings (e.g., Google Maps for project locations).
2.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the site, measure performance, and improve content/layout. Data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
- Pages visited, time spent, bounce rates.
- Common providers: Google Analytics (or similar tools).
2.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies
We currently do not use third-party marketing cookies for targeted advertising or retargeting. If we introduce such features in the future (e.g., Facebook Pixel or Google Ads), we will update this policy and seek your explicit consent.
3. How We Obtain Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All – Allows all non-essential cookies.
- Reject Non-Essential – Allows only strictly necessary cookies.
- Customize / Manage Preferences – Choose specific categories.
Consent is voluntary, informed, specific, and unambiguous. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via the cookie settings link (usually in the footer or banner). Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
4. Third-Party Cookies & Services
We may use third-party services that place cookies:
- Google Analytics – For site usage statistics (anonymized IP where configured).
- Google Maps – For displaying project locations.
- Other embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos of projects, if present).
These third parties process data under their own policies. We do not control their cookies but select privacy-respecting providers where possible.
5. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
- Our cookie consent manager on the website.
- Your browser settings (e.g., block cookies, delete existing ones – note this may affect site functionality).
- Opt-out tools from third parties (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on).
Disabling essential cookies may prevent the site from working properly.
6. Children's Data & Cookies
Our website is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect data from children without verifiable parental consent, as required under DPDPA.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with the revised "Last updated" date. Significant changes affecting consent will be notified via the cookie banner or other means.
Questions or Concerns?
For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Grievance Officer:
A2, Krishna Paradise, 100 Feet Rd, Kalyan East, Santosh Nagar, Kalyan, Maharashtra 421306
Email: privacy@sonawanegroup.com Contact Us
Thank you for visiting Sonawane Group.