Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Smart Tiffin ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and provide analytics about website usage.

Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire 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're visiting
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services integrated into the website

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for website operation.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered.

Information collected: Pages visited, duration of visits, bounce rates, traffic sources, device information, browser type, and geographical location.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced, personalized features.

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising campaign effectiveness.

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners and used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use various third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies after each session
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific types of cookies using these tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Advertising Cookies: Your Online Choices
• Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

5. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices use unique identifiers instead of cookies. You can manage tracking on mobile devices:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

6. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies:

• Right to be informed about cookies we use
• Right to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to access data collected through cookies
• Right to request deletion of cookie data

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.