Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 10, 2025
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how DryState uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [www.drystate.in]. By continuing to use 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 placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot access or read other data on your device.
Cookies may be set by the site you’re visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties ("third-party cookies") who provide content or services like analytics and advertising.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Ensure the proper functionality of our website
Store your preferences and settings
Provide enhanced user experience and features
Analyze website performance and usage patterns
Personalize content and ads
Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, core services like navigation, account login, and form submissions would not function properly.
Examples:
Session cookies to manage user sessions
Authentication cookies for logging in
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and any error messages received. The data is aggregated and anonymous.
We use tools like:
Google Analytics
Hotjar
Collected data may include:
Your IP address (anonymized)
Device and browser type
Pages visited and time spent
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
d. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable advertising that is more relevant to your interests. They also help us limit how many times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
Examples of platforms:
Facebook Pixel
Google Ads
LinkedIn Insight Tag
e. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from external providers (such as embedded videos, social media feeds, etc.) that may use their own cookies.
Examples:
YouTube (for embedded videos)
Instagram (for social feed integration)
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be:
Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
5. Managing Cookies
You have full control over your cookie preferences. You can:
Accept or reject cookies via a cookie consent banner on our website.
Modify your browser settings to manage or delete cookies.
Block third-party cookies altogether.
Browser-specific instructions:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features on our website.
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR)
If you are a user from the European Union (EU), we use cookies under the following legal bases:
Consent: For all non-essential cookies, we request your explicit consent.
Legitimate Interests: For cookies necessary for basic website functionality.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please reach out to us: