Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They help us remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are not programs and cannot infect or damage your device.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website:

• Session ID: Maintains your session while browsing our site
• Security tokens: Protect against cross-site forgery and other security threats
• User preferences: Remember your theme selection (light/dark mode) and language preferences

These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website:

• _ga, _gid: Track unique user sessions and user IDs
• _gat: Throttle request rate to Google Analytics
• These cookies collect anonymized data about pages visited, time spent, bounce rate, and referral source

You can opt out of Google Analytics by adjusting your cookie preferences or using the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension.

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

We do not currently use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. However, embedded content (such as videos or maps) may set cookies controlled by the respective third party.

2.4 Cookies We Do NOT Use

• Marketing or advertising tracking cookies
• Cookies that store personal or financial information
• Cookies sold to third parties or advertisers

3. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be classified as:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set duration (typically 12-24 months) or until you delete them

4. How to Control Cookies

You have full control over cookies through your browser settings:

Via Browser Settings

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Withdraw or update your consent at any time

5. Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

• Local Storage: Stores user preferences (e.g., theme selection) on your device
• Web Beacons: Transparent pixels used to measure page views and interactions
• Fingerprinting: We do not use browser fingerprinting to track users

6. Data Privacy, DPDP Act & GDPR

All cookies and tracking mechanisms are used in strict compliance with:

• India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023
• Information Technology Act, 2000 & SPDI Rules
• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC)
• CCPA and other applicable data privacy laws

For detailed information about how we process data and exercise Data Principal rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the cookie practices or privacy policies of third-party sites. Please review their cookie policies before interacting with their content.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices:

This Cookie Policy is effective as of May 26, 2026. We are committed to transparency in our use of cookies and respect for your privacy.