1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies are stored in your browser and can be read by the website on your next visit. They typically contain:
- The name of the website that created the cookie
- A unique identifier (a random string of numbers and letters)
- An expiration date (how long the cookie stays on your device)
Cookies do not contain viruses or malware. They cannot access other files on your device.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies on hrsoftwarehyderabad.com to:
- Keep you logged in so you do not have to sign in every time
- Remember your preferences like language or theme settings
- Understand how you use our site so we can improve it
- Show relevant content based on your interests and browsing
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Ensure security by detecting suspicious activity
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, you would not be able to log in, navigate pages, or use core features. These cookies cannot be turned off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session (until browser close) |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. They are not strictly necessary but make things smoother.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| locale | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| theme_pref | Stores light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| recent_searches | Stores your recent search queries | 30 days |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant ads. They are set by our advertising partners.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _fbp | Facebook (Meta) | Tracks visits for ad targeting | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 3 months |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn | Tracks LinkedIn ad performance | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use. These include:
- Google Analytics — for website usage statistics
- Google Ads — for advertising conversion tracking
- Facebook Pixel — for social media ad measurement
- LinkedIn Insight Tag — for B2B marketing analytics
- Razorpay — for secure payment processing
- Intercom / Freshdesk — for live chat and support widgets
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them if you want to learn more about how they handle your data.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Here is how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
5.2 Opt-Out Links
You can also opt out of specific tracking tools:
5.3 Important Note
If you block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not work correctly. For example:
- You may need to log in every time you visit
- Your preferences may not be remembered
- Some features may be unavailable
6. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use:
- Pixel tags (web beacons): Tiny invisible images embedded in emails and web pages to track opens and clicks
- Local storage: Data stored in your browser (similar to cookies) that persists until manually cleared
- Session storage: Temporary data that is deleted when you close your browser tab
These technologies work together with cookies to provide the functionality described in this policy.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. There is currently no standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences using the methods described in Section 5.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- For significant changes, we will display a cookie notice on the website
