Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 19-Feb-2026

This Cookies Policy (“Policy”) explains how GenicMinds Private Limited (“GenicMinds,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you access or interact with our website, associated subdomains, digital platforms, and online services (collectively, the “Website”).

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Notice.

GenicMinds is committed to transparency in digital tracking practices and adheres to applicable data protection and electronic communication laws, including:

• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
• The Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable Rules
• Globally recognized principles governing online tracking and consent

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files containing data that are placed on your computer, mobile device, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website.

Cookies serve various legitimate business and technical functions, including:

• Enabling essential website operations
• Recognizing repeat visitors
• Storing user preferences
• Enhancing security
• Measuring performance and usage
• Supporting marketing initiatives

In addition to cookies, we may use comparable technologies, including:

• Web beacons (clear GIFs)
• Tracking pixels
• Embedded scripts
• Local storage objects
• Session storage
• Device fingerprinting technologies (where permitted by law)

For purposes of this Policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies.”

2. WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies for structured, legitimate, and proportionate purposes, including:

2.1 Website Functionality

To enable core technical operations such as page navigation, secure login sessions, and form submissions.

2.2 Security and Fraud Prevention

To detect malicious activity, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure system integrity.

2.3 Performance Optimization

To analyze how users interact with our Website, identify performance issues, and enhance user experience.

2.4 Personalization

To remember user preferences such as language selection, region, or device settings.

2.5 Analytics and Statistical Reporting

To measure traffic volumes, usage trends, and engagement metrics.

2.6 Marketing and Business Development

To evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns, understand audience behavior, and deliver relevant communications, subject to consent where required.

3. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES WE USE

We categorize cookies based on function and necessity:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled through our systems.

They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as:

• Logging into secure areas
• Filling out forms
• Setting privacy preferences
• Enabling session continuity

Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential functionality).

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated and anonymized information about:

• Number of visitors
• Pages visited
• Traffic sources
• Time spent on pages
• Navigation patterns

This information enables us to:

• Improve website structure
• Optimize load times
• Enhance usability
• Identify content effectiveness

Legal Basis: Consent (where required by law).

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering user preferences
• Retaining language settings
• Customizing display settings

Disabling these cookies may limit certain features.

Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest (depending on jurisdiction).

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

• Deliver relevant content
• Measure campaign effectiveness
• Prevent repetitive advertisement exposure
• Support marketing analytics

They may track browsing behavior across websites.

Legal Basis: Explicit consent where required.

4. FIRST-PARTY AND THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

4.1 First-Party Cookies

Set directly by GenicMinds and used solely for operational or analytical purposes.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Set by external service providers who support analytics, marketing automation, or embedded services.

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We conduct reasonable due diligence before engaging third-party providers.

5. COOKIE DURATION

Cookies may be classified by lifespan:

5.1 Session Cookies

• Temporary
• Automatically deleted when browser session ends

5.2 Persistent Cookies

• Remain stored until a defined expiration date
• May be manually deleted by the user

Retention duration varies based on purpose and regulatory requirements.

6. DATA COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES

Depending on type, cookies may collect:

• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Interaction timestamps
• Clickstream data
• Approximate geographic location

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data without explicit consent.

7. CONSENT MECHANISM

Where required by applicable law, we:

• Present a cookie consent banner
• Allow users to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences
• Record consent status
• Provide mechanisms for withdrawal of consent

Users may modify preferences at any time through browser settings or consent tools (where available).

Withdrawal of consent does not affect prior lawful processing.

8. MANAGING AND DISABLING COOKIES

You may control cookies through:

• Browser settings (block, delete, restrict)
• Private browsing mode
• Device privacy controls
• Consent management tools on our Website

Disabling certain cookies may:

• Limit functionality
• Affect performance
• Disable personalized features

Browser guidance links are available via major browser providers.

9. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Currently, there is no uniform standard for interpreting these signals. Accordingly, we respond to consent preferences via our cookie banner rather than automated DNT signals.

10. SECURITY OF COOKIE DATA

Cookie-related data is processed under our internal security framework, including:

• Encryption protocols (where applicable)
• Access control restrictions
• Secure server environments
• Monitoring and logging systems

We apply proportional safeguards aligned with risk levels.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Where analytics or marketing tools involve cross-border data transfers, we implement appropriate contractual and technical safeguards consistent with applicable law.

12. CHILDREN’S DATA

We do not knowingly deploy cookies to profile individuals under 18 years of age.

13. POLICY UPDATES

This cookies policy may be revised periodically to reflect:

• Technological changes
• Regulatory developments
• Business model updates

Updated versions will be posted on the Website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Website following updates constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Policy.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions regarding this cookies Policy or to exercise related rights, please contact:

GenicMinds Private Limited

Email: info@genicminds.com