1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They help the site remember your preferences, keep sessions secure, and improve the experience.

2. Types We Use

• Strictly Necessary: keep the site running and secure.
• Functional: remember basic choices such as language or form preferences.
• Analytics (limited): we may measure visits and page performance to improve content.

We do not set advertising or profiling cookies.

3. What Data Do Cookies Collect?

Cookies may record anonymous information such as device type, browser, pages visited, session duration, and referral source. We do not store sensitive personal data in cookies.

4. Third-Party Cookies

When you follow links to official portals (e.g., NSDL/UTIITSL, EPFO, State Police) or embedded tools, those sites may set their own cookies. Their policies apply on those domains.

5. How You Can Manage Cookies

• Change cookie permissions in your browser settings.
• Clear existing cookies and site data whenever you wish.
• Use private/incognito windows for sessions without stored cookies.

If you disable cookies, some features may not work as expected.

6. Your Consent

By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the cookies described here. You can withdraw consent anytime by changing your settings and clearing cookies.

7. Cookie Lifespan

Session cookies expire when you close the browser. Persistent cookies may last from 1 to 12 months unless you delete them earlier.

8. Updates & Contact

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. For questions, contact [email protected].