Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) sets out the manner in which Vibcare Healthcare Pvt Ltd, a company incorporated under the laws of India, having its registered office in India (“Company”, “Vibcare”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), uses cookies and other similar tracking technologies on its website https://vibcarehealthcare.com (“Website”).
This Policy constitutes an integral part of, and shall be read in conjunction with, the Company’s Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. In the event of any inconsistency, the Privacy Policy shall prevail in respect of the processing of personal data.
1. Purpose and Legal Context
The purpose of this Policy is to provide detailed and transparent information regarding:
- The nature and function of cookies and similar technologies used on the Website
- The categories of cookies deployed
- The purposes for which such cookies are used
- The legal basis for the use of cookies under applicable laws
- The rights and choices available to users
This Policy is drafted to align with applicable laws in India and internationally, including globally accepted data protection principles reflected under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the UK GDPR, and other comparable data protection regimes, to the extent applicable.
2. Definition and Nature of Cookies
Cookies are small data files containing unique identifiers that are stored on a user’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when a website is accessed.
For the purposes of this Policy, the term “Cookies” shall include, without limitation:
- HTTP cookies
- Flash cookies
- Pixels and tags
- Web beacons
- Software development kits (SDKs)
- Scripts or similar tracking technologies
Cookies may be classified as:
- Session cookies, which expire when the browser session ends
- Persistent cookies, which remain stored on the user’s device until deleted or until expiry
3. Categories of Cookies Used by the Company
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation, security, and basic functionality of the Website. These cookies enable, inter alia:
- Secure navigation of the Website
- Submission of enquiry forms
- Prevention of fraudulent or malicious activity
- Maintenance of Website stability and integrity
These cookies do not collect information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without impairing core Website functionality.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest and technical necessity.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance and analytics cookies collect information relating to how users interact with the Website, including but not limited to:
- Pages viewed and navigation paths
- Time spent on pages
- Referring URLs and exit pages
- Browser and device characteristics
Such information is used exclusively for analytical purposes, including evaluating Website performance, diagnosing technical issues, and improving user experience. Data collected through analytics cookies may be aggregated and anonymized where reasonably practicable.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest and, where required, user consent.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices made by users and provide enhanced, personalized functionality. These cookies may store preferences such as language selection or regional settings.
The absence of such cookies may result in reduced personalization but will not prevent access to the Website.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest and, where required, user consent.
3.4 Advertising, Marketing, and Remarketing Cookies
The Website may deploy advertising and marketing cookies to:
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Deliver relevant promotional content
- Perform remarketing or retargeting activities
These cookies may track user behavior across multiple websites and platforms and may be placed either directly by the Company or by third-party advertising service providers.
Legal basis: User consent, where required by applicable law.
4.Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies used on the Website may be placed by third-party service providers, including but not limited to:
- Analytics service providers
- Advertising and marketing platforms
- Cloud infrastructure and technology vendors
Such third parties may process information collected through cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. The Company does not control the deployment or operation of third-party cookies and expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability arising therefrom.
5. Relationship With Personal Data Processing
To the extent that information collected through cookies constitutes “personal data” under applicable law, such data shall be processed in accordance with the Company’s Privacy Policy.
This includes, without limitation, provisions relating to:
- Purposes of processing
- Lawful basis for processing
- International data transfers
- Data retention
- Rights of data subjects
6. Consent and User Choices
Where required by applicable law, the Company may seek user consent prior to placing non-essential cookies on the user’s device.
Users may provide, withdraw, or modify consent through:
- Cookie consent banners or preference mechanisms
- Browser-level settings
Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
7. Cookie Management and Control
- View cookies stored on their device
- Delete all or selected cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
8. International Data Transfers
Due to the use of global technology infrastructure and service providers, data collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside India.
Where such transfers occur, the Company shall take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable data protection standards.
9. Data Security
The Company implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard data collected through cookies against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Retention of Cookie Data
Cookies and data derived therefrom shall be retained only for the duration necessary to fulfill their respective purposes or as required under applicable law. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature and function of the cookie.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or consequence arising from:
- The use of cookies or tracking technologies
- User reliance on cookie-based data
- Browser or third-party cookie management settings
12. Amendments to This Policy
The Company reserves the right to amend or update this Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or business practices. Amendments shall be effective upon publication on the Website.
13. Contact Information
Vibcare Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Email: info.vh@vibcare.co.in
Website: https://vibcarehealthcare.com
