1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide analytics information, and enable a personalised experience.
Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to information obtained from cookies.
2. Why We Use Cookies
KAUSTYA uses cookies to:
- Ensure the Site functions correctly and securely.
- Remember your preferences (language, region, display options).
- Understand how visitors interact with the Site, so we can improve it.
- Deliver relevant content and, where you have consented, tailored marketing.
3. Types of Cookies
3.1 By duration
- Session cookies: temporary; deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: stored on your device for a set period or until deleted.
3.2 By purpose
- Strictly necessary: required for the Site to operate — e.g. security, load balancing, session management. Cannot be disabled.
- Performance / analytics: help us understand how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time spent, errors encountered).
- Functionality: remember choices you make (language, region) to provide a personalised experience.
- Marketing: track visits across websites to display relevant advertising (set only with your consent).
4. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| kaustya_session | Session management | Strictly necessary | Session |
| kaustya_consent | Records your cookie preferences | Strictly necessary | 12 months |
| kaustya_pref | Remembers UI preferences | Functionality | 6 months |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — visitor analytics | Performance | Up to 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | Performance | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel — marketing (if enabled) | Marketing | 3 months |
| li_sugr, bcookie | LinkedIn Insight — B2B remarketing | Marketing | Up to 12 months |
The exact cookies set may vary based on the sections of the Site you visit and the consent choices you make.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages, including:
- Google Analytics — site analytics and audience measurement.
- Google Fonts — delivery of web fonts.
- LinkedIn Insight Tag — B2B advertising and analytics (only if you consent to marketing cookies).
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel — remarketing and conversion measurement (only if you consent to marketing cookies).
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Cookie banner: when you first visit the Site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies. Instructions for common browsers:
- Device settings: mobile devices offer OS-level controls for advertising identifiers.
Please note: disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Site from working correctly.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is currently no consistent industry standard for how DNT should be honoured. We respect user choices made through our cookie preference tools regardless of DNT settings.
8. Policy Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Please check back periodically. The "Last updated" date indicates the most recent revision.
9. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
KAUSTYA INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED
3rd Floor, Samruddhi Complex, Sr. No-280, Shiv Colony, Sathe Wasti, Lohegaon, Pune, Maharashtra 411047
Email: md@kaustya.com
Phone: +91-9175577118