Cookie Policy
CandyCode Tech Lab Private Limited
Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
Table of Contents
1What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on Your device when You visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, improve user experience, and provide analytical information to website operators.
Cookies set by the website operator — in this case, CandyCode Tech Lab Private Limited (“Company”) — are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality on or through the website.
Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, cookies that collect or process Personal Data require disclosure and, where applicable, consent of the Data Subject.
2Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. Includes session management, security, and load balancing. | No — required for operation |
| Functional / Preference | Remember Your preferences and choices such as language, region, and form auto-fill settings. | Yes — may impair functionality |
| Analytics / Performance | Collect anonymous data on how visitors use the site to help improve website performance. | Yes |
| Marketing / Targeting | Track browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements. May be set by Us or third-party ad networks. | Yes |
| Session Cookies | Temporary cookies deleted when You close Your browser. Used for session management and authentication. | No — session dependent |
| Persistent Cookies | Remain on Your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used for preference retention and analytics. | Yes |
3Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 hours | Distinguishes unique users |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | 1 minute | Throttles request rate |
| PHPSESSID | candycode.in | Strictly Necessary | Session | Server session management |
| wordpress_* | WordPress | Strictly Necessary | Session | Authentication and logged-in state |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Functional | 1 year | User interface preferences |
| viewed_cookie_policy | candycode.in | Strictly Necessary | 1 year | Records cookie consent decision |
| fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook advertising pixel tracking |
The foregoing list is indicative. Cookie inventories may change as We update Our website and third-party integrations. We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically.
4Legal Basis for Using Cookies
The Company deploys cookies on the following legal bases:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Deployed on the basis of legitimate interests in operating a functional and secure website. No consent is required for these cookies.
- Functional & Analytics Cookies: Deployed on the basis of Your consent, obtained through Our cookie consent mechanism upon Your first visit. Consent is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time.
- Marketing Cookies: Deployed only upon Your explicit consent. Withdrawal of consent shall take effect prospectively and shall not affect prior processing.
All cookie-related processing of Personal Data is subject to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the IT Act, 2000, and the SPDI Rules, 2011.
5Third-Party Cookies & Embedded Content
Our website may embed content or load scripts from third parties including, inter alia:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis (Google’s Privacy Policy applies);
- Meta / Facebook Pixel — for advertising attribution (Meta’s Privacy Policy applies);
- YouTube / Vimeo — for embedded video content (respective Privacy Policies apply);
- Payment Gateways — for processing transactions (respective Privacy Policies apply).
The Company does not control third-party cookies and accepts no liability for data collected thereby. Third-party cookie processing is governed by the respective third party’s own privacy and cookie policy.
6Managing & Controlling Cookies
You may control cookies through the following mechanisms:
6.1 Browser Settings: All major browsers allow You to view, manage, block, and delete cookies.
- 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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
6.2 Cookie Consent Manager: You may update Your cookie preferences at any time through Our cookie consent interface available on Our website.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout); Facebook Ad Preferences (facebook.com/ads/preferences); industry opt-out portals at youronlinechoices.eu.
7Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling or blocking certain categories of cookies may adversely affect Your experience on Our website, including: inability to maintain login sessions; loss of saved preferences; reduced functionality of interactive features and contact forms; and inaccurate display of location-specific content. The Company accepts no liability for impaired user experience resulting from cookie restrictions imposed by the user.
8Cookie Consent
Upon Your first visit to Our website, a cookie consent mechanism shall be presented requesting permission for non-essential cookies. By selecting “Accept All”, You consent to all cookie categories. By selecting “Manage Preferences”, You may provide granular consent for individual categories.
Your consent is freely given — acceptance of non-essential cookies is not a condition of accessing Our website; specific — separate consent is sought for analytics and marketing; informed — this Policy provides full disclosure; and revocable — You may withdraw consent at any time with effect for future processing.
A record of Your consent, including date, time, and scope, is maintained as an Electronic Record in accordance with Section 2(1)(t) of the IT Act, 2000.
9Updates to This Cookie Policy
The Company reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in applicable law, cookie practices, or third-party integrations. The updated Policy shall be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of Our website following such update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
10Contact & Governing Law
For queries, complaints, or requests relating to Our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact:
CandyCode Tech Lab Private Limited
Dhanbad, Jharkhand — 826001, India
Email: legal@candycode.in
This Cookie Policy shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of India. All disputes arising therefrom shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.