Cookie & Tracking Technology Policy

At Shuchit Infotek, we believe in transparency. This policy explains how we use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on www.shuchitinfotek.com.

1. Definition of Technologies

• Cookies: Small text files stored on your browser or device. They allow the Site to recognize your specific device and remember information such as login status or language preferences.
• Web Beacons / Pixels: Tiny, transparent graphic images (also known as "clear GIFs") used to track the journey of a user across our Site or to monitor the effectiveness of our email campaigns.
• IP Addresses & URLs: We log IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, and track user movements for security and localized content delivery.

2. Categorization of Cookies

We classify the cookies used on our Site into four categories:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Site to function (e.g., security, load balancing). You cannot opt out of these.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). All data is aggregated and anonymous.
• Functionality Cookies: These remember choices you make (like your region) to provide a more personalized experience.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Placed by third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads, Meta) to deliver relevant ads based on your interests.

3. Third-Party "Stealth" Cookies

Shuchit Infotek uses integrated third-party services. Please be aware that:

• Third-party vendors (like Google) use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website.
• We do not have direct control over the data collected by these third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of Google, LinkedIn, and Meta for their specific data handling practices.

4. Consent & User Control

• Opt-In Mechanism: Upon your first visit to our Site, a "Cookie Consent Banner" appears. By clicking "Accept," you consent to our use of all non-essential cookies.
• Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. However, disabling cookies may degrade your user experience on our Site.
• Do Not Track (DNT): While there is no universal DNT standard, we strive to honor user preferences regarding data collection.

5. Limitation of Liability (Digital Tracking)

• No Guarantee of Anonymity: While we use industry-standard practices to anonymize data, Shuchit Infotek cannot guarantee that third-party entities (ISPs or Global Platforms) will not correlate this data with other information they hold about you.
• Third-Party Actions: Shuchit Infotek is not liable for the data collection practices, breaches, or "tracking" performed by third-party scripts or external links integrated into our Site.
• Maximum Liability: As stated in our Terms of Service, any liability arising from the use of tracking technologies is capped at the total amount paid by the Client for the specific service linked to the claim.

6. International Compliance

This policy is designed to align with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of India, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

7. Governing Law

Any legal disputes regarding the interpretation of this Cookie Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.