Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how 24bit ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website 24bit.in ("the Website").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.

• Session Management: Maintain your browsing session and preferences
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Load Balancing: Distribute server load for optimal performance
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences and consent choices

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website to help us improve its performance.

• Page Analytics: Track page views, bounce rates, and user navigation patterns
• Speed Monitoring: Measure website loading times and performance metrics
• Error Tracking: Identify and report technical issues for resolution
• User Experience: Understand user behavior to optimize website design

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features.

• Preferences: Remember your language and region settings
• Form Data: Save partially completed contact form information
• Chat Features: Maintain WhatsApp chat history and preferences
• Accessibility: Store accessibility settings and customizations

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your visits to our website and other websites to deliver relevant advertisements.

• Campaign Tracking: Monitor effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Social Media: Enable social media sharing and integration features
• Retargeting: Show relevant ads on other websites you visit
• Conversion Tracking: Measure success of advertising campaigns

3. Specific Cookies Used

First-Party Cookies

Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics

• _ga: Distinguishes unique users (2 years)
• _ga_*: Contains campaign related information (2 years)
• _gid: Distinguishes users for 24 hours (24 hours)

Google Fonts

• Font Loading: Optimizes font delivery and caching
• Performance: Improves typography loading speed

Social Media Platforms

• WhatsApp Web: Enables direct messaging functionality
• Social Sharing: Powers social media sharing buttons

4. Cookie Consent Management

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Banner

• Accept All: Allows all cookies for full website functionality
• Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies will be used
• Customize: Choose specific cookie categories to allow or block

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block Cookies: Prevent all cookies from being stored
• Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
• Third-Party Cookies: Block cookies from external domains only
• Incognito Mode: Browse without storing cookies permanently

5. Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings
4. To delete existing cookies: "See all cookies and site data" → "Remove all"

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button → Preferences
2. Select "Privacy & Security" panel
3. In "Cookies and Site Data" section, adjust settings
4. Click "Clear Data" to remove existing cookies

Safari

1. Choose Safari → Preferences
2. Click "Privacy" tab
3. Set "Block cookies" preferences
4. Click "Manage Website Data" to remove stored cookies

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to "Cookies and site permissions" → "Cookies and site data"
3. Configure cookie permissions
4. Use "See all cookies and site data" to manage individual cookies

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential Cookies Disabled

• Contact forms may not function properly
• Security features may be compromised
• Website may not load correctly
• Session data will not be maintained

Performance Cookies Disabled

• We cannot analyze website performance
• User experience improvements may be limited
• Technical issues may take longer to resolve

Functional Cookies Disabled

• Preferences will not be remembered
• Form data will not be saved temporarily
• Personalization features will be limited
• Accessibility settings may reset

Marketing Cookies Disabled

• Less relevant advertisements
• Social media sharing may not work optimally
• Campaign effectiveness cannot be measured

7. Data Protection & Privacy

Information We Collect

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
• Preference Data: Language, accessibility settings, form data
• Marketing Data: Campaign sources, conversion events

Data Sharing

We share cookie data with:

• Google Analytics: For website performance analysis (anonymized)
• Service Providers: For website hosting and maintenance
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process

Data Retention

• Essential Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser or session expires
• Functional Cookies: Stored for 6 months to 1 year
• Performance Cookies: Stored for up to 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Stored for 30 days to 2 years depending on purpose

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside India. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure:

• Adequate Protection: Recipients provide adequate level of data protection
• Legal Safeguards: Appropriate legal mechanisms are in place
• Security Measures: Technical and organizational security measures
• Compliance: Adherence to applicable data protection laws

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request information about cookies and data we collect
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for cookie use at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@24bit.in

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes:

• We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be prominently notified on our website
• We may send email notifications for material changes
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of updated terms

11. Contact Information