Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works.
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Error monitoring cookies
- Performance tracking cookies
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Language preference cookies
- Theme preference cookies (dark/light mode)
- User interface customization cookies
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by our advertising partners.
- Advertising cookies
- Social media cookies
- Retargeting cookies
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session | User session management | Session | Essential |
| theme | Stores theme preference | 1 year | Functionality |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Performance |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Performance |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie consent preference | 1 year | Essential |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website, deliver advertisements, and enable social media sharing.
Third-party services that may set cookies include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
- LinkedIn: For social media integration and advertising
- HubSpot: For marketing automation and lead tracking
- Intercom/Chat services: For customer support chat functionality
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work correctly.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
IT Origin - Privacy Team
Email: privacy@itorigin.com
Address: 8/14, Sahid Nagar, Wing-A, Kolkata 700078, India