1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is used.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".

2. Who Sets Cookies on This Website?

Cookies on this website are set by:

• First-party cookies: Set directly by Panchtatvam Global Solutions Private Limited (www.panchtatvam.co.in)
• Third-party cookies: Set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session management cookies (keeping you logged in)
• Security cookies (CSRF protection, fraud prevention)
• Load balancing cookies
• Cookie consent preference cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (essential website operation). No consent required.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience:

• Language and region preferences
• Form data (to avoid re-entering information)
• User interface preferences

Legal basis: Consent (you may opt out without affecting core functionality).

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Navigation paths and exit pages
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Geographic location (country/city level only)
• Referral sources

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

Legal basis: Consent.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on this website. If we introduce such cookies in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent will be sought.

4. Specific Cookies Used

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website, including your ability to log in and use account features.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• General opt-out: Your Online Choices (EU) or Digital Advertising Alliance

6. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may be associated with personal data (such as your account information). Where cookies process personal data, this is governed by our Privacy Policy and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this document.

8. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact: