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Cookies Policy
At CRI, your privacy and security are our top priorities. We are committed to providing you with a seamless, transparent, and secure browsing experience on www.crni.in. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage or control them.
This policy complies with the requirements of:
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023 – applicable to Indian residents.
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – applicable to European Union residents.
- American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) – applicable to US residents.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide a better user experience.
Cookies can be classified as:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by other websites/services, such as analytics or ad networks.
Types of Cookies We Use
To provide an optimized experience, we use the following types of cookies:
1. Essential Cookies
- Required for the Website to function properly.
- Examples: Enabling secure login, or access to secure areas.
- Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate efficiently.
2. Performance Cookies
- Collect anonymous information about how visitors use the Website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To track user activity on the Website and enhance the user experience.
- Helps us identify areas for improvement and optimize website performance.
3. Functional Cookies
- Allow the Website to remember your preferences and choices.
- Examples: Language settings, location, or customized themes.
4. Analytics Cookies
- Collect data for statistical analysis to understand user behaviour.
- Examples: Google Analytics to track website traffic, user engagement, and trends.
- Data collected is anonymized and used only for performance monitoring.
5. Third-Party Cookies
- Set by external tools/services integrated into our Website (e.g., video players, social media plugins).
- Subject to the policies of respective third-party providers.
No Third-Party Sharing of Cookies
At CRI, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting it. We do not share any cookies or related data with third parties, except for the purpose of analysis to improve our Website’s performance. All data collected through cookies is securely stored and anonymized wherever possible. However the social media plugins and video links may collect information and we don't have any control on it.
Purpose of Using Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable core functionalities: Ensure the smooth and secure operation of our Website.
- To improve performance: Analyse user behaviour and improve website performance.
- To personalize experiences: Store user preferences for a customized experience.
- To ensure security: Monitor and protect the Website from misuse or security breaches.
- To comply with applicable laws: Ensure compliance with legal obligations, including user consent requirements.
Cookies Retention Period
Cookies remain on your device for the following durations based on their category:
- Essential Cookies: 1 year.
- Performance Cookies: 2 years.
- Legitimate Functional Cookies: 1 year.
- Analytics Cookies: 2 years.
We ensure that cookies and related data are not retained longer than necessary.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have full control over cookies stored on your device. Here’s how you can manage them:
- Cookie Consent Banner: Accept or reject cookies when visiting our Website for the first time.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies. Follow the instructions in your browser settings.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies.
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies.
Note: Disabling cookies may impact certain features and functionality of our Website and we recommend to use above browsers.
Your Rights Under Indian Data Protection Law
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), you have the following rights:
- Access: Request information on the cookies we use and the data collected.
- Withdraw Consent: Change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data collected via cookies.
- Erasure: Request deletion of data where applicable.
- Restriction/Objection: Restrict or object to the processing of data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@crni.in
Third-Party Tools and Cookies
Our Website integrates third-party tools and services for analytics and video or social media purposes. These include:
- Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behavior and traffic patterns for performance analysis.
- For Videos and Social Medias: These are subject to "section 5 of Types of Cookies We Use" and "No Third-Party Sharing of Cookies".
Third-Party Policies: We ensure that third-party services comply with applicable privacy laws and only process data as required for analytics.
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Any updates will be posted with a revised Effective Date. Please check this page regularly for updates.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@crni.in.
Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding this Cookies Policy, please contact us at: office@crni.in