INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy, along with other documents referenced within it, is designed to inform you about how we use specific information (data) that is gathered through your use of our website and mobile applications, which are collectively referred to as the “Platform”.

The Platform is operated by TQV Private Limited, a company whose office is at 3rd Floor, Shubham Complex, SadhuVaswani Road, Rajkot – 360005, Gujarat, India. TQV Private Limited has a registered number of 68028, CIN U74140GJ2011PTC068028, and its GST number is 24AAECT0760D1ZS.

In addition, please review the Platform’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

OUR COOKIE POLICY

When you visit or interact with our Platform (which encompasses our website and mobile applications), we and our third-party service providers may utilize a range of technologies, most commonly known as “cookies”. These technologies are designed to automatically (or passively) gather specific information about your visit or activities. Furthermore, these tools can be downloaded to your computer or device, and they may also set or modify settings on that device. A cookie is a data file that is placed on your computer or device when you use it to visit the Platform. The information automatically (or passively) collected by these technologies may encompass details such as the web browser you are using, the specific web address (URL) that directed you to the Platform, the sections or areas within the Platform that you visit, your activities conducted within those areas, and the time of day of your interaction, among other relevant information.

Cookies may be used for many purposes, including, without limitation:

Strictly Necessary Cookies:

System administration.
Preventing fraudulent activities.
Improving security.

Performance-Related Cookies:

To enhance the overall quality and functionality of the Platform and to provide a more tailored and individualized service experience to users.
For conducting research and diagnostic analyses. The objective of this research and diagnosis is to improve the content, products, and services that we provide.
To speed up searches.
To estimate our audience size and usage pattern.

Functionality-Related Cookies

Understanding the external websites or links that led you to our Platform.
Remembering your identity and keeping a record of your visits and actions performed on the Platform.
Recognizing you when you access the Platform again or are otherwise online.
To store information regarding your preferences, which then enables us to tailor and customize the Platform to align with your individual interests.
To retain the data you’ve entered into contact forms, thereby preventing you from needing to re-enter the same information in subsequent interactions.

Demographic and Contextual-Related Cookies

Delivering personalised content on the basis of the context of the information on our Platform and the known demographics of our visitors, including your geographic location.

By using this Platform, we are seeking to obtain your consent to use these various cookies. If you choose to disable cookies on your computer or device, some features of the Platform may not function properly. Regular cookies may generally be disabled or removed by tools that are available as part of most commercial browsers, and in some but not all instances can be blocked in the future by selecting certain settings. Each browser you use will need to be set separately and different browsers offer different functionality and options in this regard.

Please note that third parties may also use cookies over which we have no control. You should check their websites to confirm how your information is collected and used.

Version 1.0. Effective: 1 January 2025

Cookie policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are compact text files that get stored on your device whenever you access a website. These files enable websites to retain information about your preferences and activities during your visits. Certain cookies are fundamental to our website’s operation, while others assist us in enhancing performance and analyzing how users interact with our platform.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies fulfill various functions, and those implemented directly by TQV are classified as first-party cookies. Additionally, cookies may be placed on your device by external organizations, which we term third-party cookies. Third-party cookies typically gather information regarding system performance and user engagement patterns.

2. Categories of cookies

Based on their intended function, cookies utilized across TQV website domains fall into four distinct classifications:

Strictly Essential Cookies (activated by default and require manual opt-out as detailed in subsequent sections)
Performance Enhancement Cookies (inactive initially and require explicit consent)
Feature Enhancement Cookies (inactive initially and require explicit consent)
Marketing and Advertising Cookies (inactive initially and require explicit consent)

3. Description of Cookies

Below is a description of the four types of cookies:

3.1 Strictly Essential Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to our website’s functionality. These cookies enable you to navigate through our websites and utilize essential features, including accessing protected sections. We do not seek your permission to deploy these cookies; however, you may block them through your device or browser settings. However, restricting these cookies will likely prevent our website from functioning as intended, and certain capabilities may become unavailable. Without these cookies, requested services cannot be delivered effectively.

3.2 Performance Enhancement Cookies

These cookies gather data about your website usage patterns and help us identify and count visitor numbers while observing navigation behaviors. This information enables us to enhance our website’s functionality by ensuring users locate desired content effortlessly. We employ these cookies to develop visitor analytics, including visitor counts, traffic sources, technology preferences, session duration, and page engagement metrics. This data supports our continuous website improvement efforts. Without these cookies, you will still be able to use and enjoy all the online features of our website.

3.3 Feature Enhancement Cookies

These cookies enable our websites to remember your selections, such as username, language preferences, or geographical location, while providing customized and enhanced features. These cookies can also retain modifications you make to customizable website elements, including text dimensions and font selections. The information collected through these cookies may be anonymized and cannot monitor your browsing activities on external websites. Without these cookies, you will still be able to use the website; however, you may encounter difficulties with certain features and will need to repeatedly log in while navigating between sections.

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies deliver advertisements and communications tailored to your interests and preferences. They also control advertisement frequency and measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies are typically placed by advertising networks with website operator authorization. They record your website visits and this information is shared with external organizations, including advertisers. Marketing or advertising cookies may connect to website functionality provided by partner organizations.

4. Disabling cookies

TQV websites are optimized for cookie-enabled browsing. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. This may restrict access to certain website features. Please note that even with all cookies disabled, minimal information continues to be collected from your browser. This information is necessary for basic website operation.

Update your Cookie preferences

5. Cookie list

To access the complete cookie inventory, visit the cookie preference center by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom left corner of the website homepage and select your preferred cookie category, then click “view vendor details” and select “view cookies,” which will display detailed information for each cookie.

These details encompass cookie name, purpose, duration, category, and provider information. The cookie inventory updates automatically when website modifications occur.

6. Managing your cookie preferences

During your initial website visit, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You can modify your cookie preferences anytime by clicking the ‘Cookie’ icon on the website homepage. You can then adjust the available controls and click ‘Save and close’. You may need to refresh your page for settings to become effective.

Most web browsers provide cookie control options through browser settings. For comprehensive cookie information, including viewing active cookies, consult your browser’s help documentation or search for cookie management guides online.

7. Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Internet Explorer

Safari

Firefox

To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer’s website.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit

Please be aware that strictly essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.

8. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, including but not limited to Google Analytics or LinkedIn. These services may collect data about your browsing activity.

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how your information is used.

9. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

We are committed to complying with data protection and privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. Our data practices respect and adhere to the applicable laws and regulations of each country we serve. For more details on how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.