Introduction
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze site usage, and provide relevant advertising. This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and your choices regarding cookie management in accordance with global data protection laws including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DPDP, PIPL, LGPD, and APPI.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They store information such as preferences, session identifiers, and anonymous usage data to make websites function effectively and provide insights into site performance.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Name of Cookie | Duration of Cookie | Type of Cookie | Description | Privacy Policy Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | 15 days | First Party Cookies |
This cookie is used to remember a user’s consent preferences regarding the use of cookies on the website. It ensures that the cookie banner or consent popup does not reappear once the user has made their selection, and that the site respects their consent choices. |
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| _ga | 3 Months | Google Analytics Cookies |
This cookie is set by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It helps measure how visitors interact with the website—such as pages viewed, time spent on site, and navigation patterns—to improve website performance and user experience. |
Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – Google |
| _ga_99J6C797DM | 3 Months | Google Analytics Cookies |
This cookie is set by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) as part of the _ga family of cookies.It is used to persist session state and track user interactions within the website. It helps associate multiple page views, events, and sessions with a single user ID. |
Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – Google |
| _gat_gtag_UA_282928366_1 | 3 Months | Google Analytics Cookies |
This cookie is set by Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) and Google Tag Manager. It is used to throttle request rates, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites to ensure analytics tracking runs efficiently without impacting site performance. |
Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – Google |
How We Use Cookies
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are always active and essential for the basic operation of the site. They enable core functions such as security, accessibility, and navigation. Without them, the website cannot function properly.
- Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent, clicks and page loading time. They help us understand usage patterns, measure site performance, and continuously improve speed and reliability.
Your Cookie Choices
- Consent: In compliance with GDPR and DPDP, non-essential cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent via the cookie banner.
- Opt-Out: Under CCPA/CPRA, users may opt-out of the sale/sharing of their personal information related to cookies.
- Management: You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent anytime by adjusting your preferences using the cookie settings link on our website or through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.
- Children’s Privacy: We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children under the age of 18 without parental consent, in line with COPPA and DPDP provisions.
Data Sharing and Transfer
Cookies may involve data processing by third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA) under strict contractual obligations to protect your privacy. International transfers of cookie data comply with legal requirements and safeguards.
Retention Period
Cookies are retained only for as long as necessary based on their specified duration or until you withdraw consent or delete cookies through your browser.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. Please review it regularly to stay informed.
Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Data Privacy Officer at privacy@htcinc.com.