Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

Essential Functions:

• Keeping you logged in during your session
• Remembering items in your shopping cart
• Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
• Maintaining your language and region preferences
• Enabling core website functionality

Analytics and Improvement:

• Understanding how visitors use our website
• Identifying popular content and pages
• Measuring website performance
• Improving user experience based on usage patterns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies, each serving specific purposes:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Examples
Essential	Required for basic website functionality	Session/Persistent	Login status, cart items, security
Analytics	Help us understand website usage	Up to 2 years	Google Analytics, visitor statistics
Functional	Remember your preferences	Up to 1 year	Language, theme, region settings
Marketing	Personalize advertising content	Up to 1 year	Ad preferences, social media integration

4. Session vs Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies:

• Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Used for essential functions like keeping you logged in
• Don't store personal information permanently
• Automatically deleted after your session ends

Persistent Cookies:

• Remain on your device for a specified time period
• Remember your preferences between visits
• Help us recognize returning visitors
• Can be deleted manually through browser settings

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality:

Third-Party Services:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and performance
• Razorpay: Processes payments securely for our services
• Social Media Plugins: Enable sharing and social features
• Content Delivery Networks: Improve website loading speed
• Customer Support Tools: Provide help and chat functionality

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over cookies and can manage them according to your preferences:

Browser Settings:

• Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies
• You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
• Private/Incognito browsing modes limit cookie storage
• Browser help sections provide detailed cookie management instructions

Popular Browser Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Potential Effects:

• You may need to log in repeatedly during your session
• Your preferences and settings won't be remembered
• Some website features may not function properly
• Shopping cart contents may not be saved
• Personalized content and recommendations may not be available

8. Cookie Consent

We respect your privacy choices and provide clear options for cookie consent:

9. Data Security

We take the security of your cookie data seriously and implement appropriate measures:

Security Measures:

• Cookies are transmitted securely using HTTPS encryption
• Sensitive information is never stored in cookies
• Regular security audits of our cookie implementation
• Strict access controls for cookie-related data
• Compliance with industry security standards

10. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting children's privacy online:

• Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age
• We do not knowingly collect cookies from children under 13
• Parents can contact us to review or delete their child's cookie data
• We comply with applicable children's privacy laws and regulations

11. International Users

For users accessing our website from different countries, please note:

Compliance:

• GDPR (EU): We comply with European Union data protection regulations
• CCPA (California): California residents have additional privacy rights
• Other Jurisdictions: We respect local privacy laws where applicable
• Data Transfers: Cookie data may be processed in different countries with appropriate safeguards

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws:

• Material changes will be communicated through website notifications
• The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when changes were made
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of updates
• Users can review the policy at any time through our website

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us: