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This document is intended solely for the information and internal use of GFPL and is not intended to be and shall not be used by any other person or entity. No other person or entity is entitled to rely, in any manner, or for any purpose, on this document.
| S. No. | Type of Information | Document Data |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Document Title | Cookie Policy |
| 2. | Date of Release | 25th Feb 2025 |
| 3. | Document Superseded | - |
| 4. | Document Revision No | 0.1 |
| 5. | Document Owner | Legal team |
| 6. | Document Author(s) | IT |
| S. No. | Reviewer | Review date | Approver | Approval date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Information Security Team | 25th Feb 2025 | CISO/Tech Lead | 25th Feb 2025 |
| Date | Change Description | Author | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Feb 2025 | Initial draft | IT | V0.1 |
| 28th Feb 2025 | Reviewed with Tech team and baseline | IT | V1.0 |
This “Cookie Policy” [hereinafter referred to as “the Policy”) demonstrates our commitment in safeguarding the information shared by our users.
The purpose of this Policy is to serve as a channel of communication to the site visitor on how GFPL (hereinafter referred to as “Our”/ “Us”/” Company”) websites and mobile sites make use of a technology called “Cookies”. The aim of this Policy is to support the user in taking informed decisions when accessing/using the Company’s website. Please take a minute to read and understand the policy. This Policy should be read along with Our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.heph.in/privacy-policy.
When a user visits an online site, a small text file that may contain a unique identifier is sent by a web server to the browser on the user’s computer, mobile phone, or any other internet-enabled device. This small text file is termed as a “cookie”. Cookies and other similar technologies help the websites to work efficiently and collect data about the online preferences of the user. Hereafter, these technologies may be referred to collectively as "cookies".
Electronic images known as ‘web beacons’ (also known as clear gifs, tags, or pixels) may be present on some of Our website pages that allows Us to count users who have visited Our pages and run analytics. Web beacons are responsible for collecting limited information e.g., a cookie number, time and date of a page view, and description of the page on which it resides. Please note that Web Beacons placed by third-party advertisers might be present on Our website.
In order to customize the content & advertise, provide social media features, and to see how users move through Our website, cookies, and other such technologies are used. Cookies are used to carry information from one session on a website to another, or between sessions on related websites for smooth working of website, hence, information received from cookies supports Us in taking decisions about the ways to improve the services offered by Us and enhance your user experience.
We may engage third-party service providers to act on Our behalf to analyse the usage of Our website by users. These third parties collect, and share with Us, usage information about visits to Our website and, sometimes by correlating this information with other information (e.g., your IP address), measure and research the effectiveness of Our advertisements, track page usage, help Us target Our recommendations and advertising, and track use of Our recommendations for related products, suggested offers, discounts, and advertisements.
By default, we only collect cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in Our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Below you can find out more about the purpose of each type of Cookie that we use.
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies allow Us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of Our site. They help Us to know which pages are the most and least popular among visitors.
Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by Us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to Our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all these services may not function properly.
Performance Cookies: These Cookies allow Us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of Our site. They help Us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous in nature. If you do not allow these Cookies, we will not know when you have visited Our website and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Targeting Cookies: These Cookies may be set through Our site by Our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. If you do not allow these Cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Cookies may be classified as first-party cookies or third-party cookies:
First-party Cookies: These cookies are directly stored by the website you visit and allow website owners to collect analytics data, remember language settings, and perform other useful functions to provide a good user experience.
Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are used for purpose of cookie such as target advertisement, marketing, research, etc. Following are the names of such third-party companies, and their relevant cookie policy:
| Name of Company | Cookie Policy Link | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA |
The user’s personal data will be collected via cookies and other similar tracking technologies with prior consent from the respective user. We will maintain a record of the types of cookies that you have authorized Us to use and ensure adherence to your preferences. If the user does not wish to accept cookies from the Company website, they can leave the website or configure their browser to either notify them when they receive a cookie (giving them the chance to decide whether to accept it) or to block all or certain categories of cookies. The browser can also delete previously stored cookies.
The user can seek refer to the browser’s help facility for information on setting how cookies are handled and managing cookie preferences.
To earn more about who We are, how users can contact Us, and how we process personal data in Our Privacy Policy https://www.heph.in/privacy-policy.
The user at any time change or withdraw your consent by contacting Us at grievance@heph.in.
| Domain | Cookie type | Expiration | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The user can block, delete, or disable cookies on their browser whenever they require by following the instructions provided in the links below. Please note that by deleting cookies or disabling future cookies they may not be able to access certain areas or features of Our website such as product catalogues, payment gateways, etc.
Please consult the following links for information on cookie management and blocking according to the user’s browser:
This Policy, along with all policies and referenced documentation identified in this document shall be subject to review and possible revision annually or upon request by Company’s Management and concerned Head of Department(s).
The Policy is subject to reviews from time to time (at least once in a year), or in case of a change in the business environment or a change in the applicable regulations and legislations. If we make any changes to this policy, we will post those changes at the top of this page or notify you by other means such as email, etc.
If you have any questions about the GFPL Cookie Policy, do send Us an email at grievance@heph.in.
The following is an indicative banner, which can be displayed on GFPL’s websites:
“We use cookies for providing a seamless experience to the visitors of our website, to personalize content and ads, to analyse traffic, and to deliver relevant and valuable content to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you have provided to them or that they have collected from your use of their services. The cookie information may not directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized website experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.”
Please provide consent by ticking on the boxes given below for each type of cookie that can be used to store information about you: