Cookie Policy — Indo-French Innovation Network Platform
1. About this Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on the Indo-French Innovation Network Platform (“Platform”).
Personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with:
- the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), and
- applicable European data protection laws, including GDPR, where relevant.
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary: For authentication, session management, and security.
- Functional: To remember preferences such as language and view settings.
- Analytics: To understand usage and improve performance (data aggregated or anonymized where possible).
- Marketing/Targeting: For promoting relevant programs and events (only with consent).
3. Duration and Sources
Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted.
The Platform sets first-party cookies and may, subject to your consent, permit select third-party service providers (such as analytics or embedded feature providers) to place cookies when you interact with those features.
Third-party cookies are deployed only for specified purposes and only after you have provided explicit consent, where required under applicable law. You may withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings panel, following which such cookies will no longer be used.
4. Other Trackers
The Platform may use limited tracking tools such as:
- web beacons or pixels for engagement measurement, and
- IP-based security monitoring for fraud prevention and platform integrity.
Such processing is conducted either:
- with user consent, or
- where strictly necessary for security and lawful platform operations.
5. Your Choices
You may manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the Platform’s Cookie Settings panel.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.
Where applicable, you may also use browser settings or third-party provider tools to manage cookies; however, withdrawal of consent through the Platform’s Cookie Settings panel remains the primary and effective method for exercising your rights under applicable data protection law.
6. Compliance and Consent
The Platform implements consent mechanisms in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU), where relevant.
Non-essential cookies are deployed only after obtaining explicit user consent, in accordance with applicable law.
Consent mechanisms may vary based on the user’s location to reflect regional legal requirements; however, such variations do not dilute the rights available to Data Principals under Indian law, including the right to withdraw consent at any time with ease comparable to giving consent.
7. Updates and Contact
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Where such updates materially affect the manner or purpose of personal data processing, users will be notified and, where required by applicable law, fresh consent will be sought.
For questions, requests, or grievances relating to personal data processing or cookies, you may contact our designated data protection contact at: