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Cookie Policy
Learn about the cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies serve various purposes, including:
- Remembering your preferences: Such as language settings, font size, and other display preferences
- Keeping you signed in: So you don't have to log in every time you visit
- Understanding usage patterns: Helping us improve our website based on how visitors use it
- Providing relevant content: Delivering personalized experiences and relevant advertisements
- Security: Helping protect your account and detect fraudulent activity
1.1 Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for the website to function properly during your visit.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help remember your preferences for future visits.
1.2 Types of Cookies by Origin
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting (raphussolutions.com)
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by other domains through services embedded on our website (e.g., analytics, social media)
2. How We Use Cookies
At Raphus Solutions LLP, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Essential Operations | Enable core website functionality, security features, and user authentication |
| Performance & Analytics | Understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience |
| Personalization | Remember your preferences and provide customized content |
| Marketing & Advertising | Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness |
| Social Media Integration | Enable content sharing and social media features |
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies on our website into the following categories based on their purpose:
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies
OptionalThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our site, understand which pages are most popular, and see how visitors navigate through the website.
Marketing Cookies
OptionalThese cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Social Media Cookies
OptionalThese cookies are set by social media services (such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter) that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests.
4. Detailed Cookie List
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on our website, organized by category:
4.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
raphussolutions.com | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
csrf_token |
raphussolutions.com | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
cookie_consent |
raphussolutions.com | Stores user's cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Bot management and security protection | 30 minutes |
4.2 Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
lang |
raphussolutions.com | Remembers user's language preference | 1 year |
theme |
raphussolutions.com | Stores user's theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
timezone |
raphussolutions.com | Stores user's timezone for displaying local times | 1 year |
4.3 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used to persist session state in GA4 | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute |
_clck |
Microsoft Clarity | Persists Clarity User ID and preferences | 1 year |
4.4 Marketing Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used for conversion tracking and ad personalization | 90 days |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook for advertising and analytics | 90 days |
li_sugr |
Used for tracking conversions and retargeting | 90 days | |
UserMatchHistory |
LinkedIn Ads ID syncing | 30 days | |
__hssc |
HubSpot | Tracks session for HubSpot analytics | 30 minutes |
__hstc |
HubSpot | Tracks visitors for HubSpot analytics | 13 months |
4.5 Social Media Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
lidc |
Used for routing and LinkedIn functionality | 24 hours | |
bcookie |
Browser identifier cookie for LinkedIn | 1 year | |
fr |
Used for Facebook social plugins and analytics | 90 days | |
guest_id |
Twitter tracking and personalization | 2 years |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers that may set cookies on your device. These providers have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use your data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and user behavior tracking | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Ads | Advertising and conversion tracking | Google Privacy Policy |
| Microsoft Clarity | Heatmaps and session recording | Microsoft Privacy Policy |
| Meta (Facebook) | Advertising and social features | Meta Privacy Policy |
| Advertising and social features | LinkedIn Privacy Policy | |
| HubSpot | Marketing automation and analytics | HubSpot Privacy Policy |
| Social sharing and advertising | Twitter Privacy Policy | |
| YouTube | Video embedding and analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Cloudflare | Security and performance optimization | Cloudflare Privacy Policy |
6. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on our website and through your browser:
6.1 Using Our Cookie Preference Center
The easiest way to manage your cookie preferences on our website is to use our Cookie Preference Center below. This allows you to:
- View all cookie categories we use
- Enable or disable optional cookie categories
- Accept all cookies or reject non-essential cookies
- Save your preferences for future visits
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
| Browser | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data Chrome Cookie Help |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data Firefox Cookie Help |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data Safari Cookie Help |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data Edge Cookie Help |
| Opera | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies Opera Cookie Help |
| Brave | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data Brave Cookie Help |
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies and tracking technologies using these industry tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Platform
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: Your Online Choices
6.4 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, but you can still manage your preferences using the methods described above.
7. Cookie Preference Center
Use the controls below to manage your cookie preferences. Your choices will be saved and applied to your future visits to our website.
Manage Your Preferences
Choose which cookies you want to allow. You can change these settings at any time.
Essential Cookies
Always Active
Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website.
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you.
Social Media Cookies
Enable content sharing and social media features.
8. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to collect and store information:
8.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
Web beacons are small, invisible graphic images (usually 1x1 pixel) that may be placed on our website or in emails. They are used to:
- Track which pages and emails are viewed
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Understand user behavior and preferences
8.2 Local Storage
Local storage (including HTML5 local storage and browser cache) allows us to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically sent to the server with each request. We use local storage to:
- Improve website performance by caching resources
- Store user preferences that don't need to be sent to the server
- Enable offline functionality for certain features
8.3 Fingerprinting
We do not use browser or device fingerprinting techniques to identify individual users. We rely solely on cookies and the technologies described in this policy for tracking purposes.
9. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data collected through cookies based on the following legal grounds:
| Cookie Category | Legal Basis | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Legitimate Interest | Necessary for website operation and security |
| Functional | Consent | You can opt-in or opt-out at any time |
| Analytics | Consent | You can opt-in or opt-out at any time |
| Marketing | Consent | You can opt-in or opt-out at any time |
| Social Media | Consent | You can opt-in or opt-out at any time |
10. International Data Transfers
Some of the third-party services we use may transfer and process your data outside of your country of residence, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.
When we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Binding Corporate Rules for transfers within corporate groups
- Certification under approved frameworks (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding cookies and the data collected through them:
11.1 Under GDPR (European Union)
- Right to Access: Request information about cookies and data we have collected
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
11.2 Under CCPA (California)
- Right to Know: Know what personal information is collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising rights
11.3 Under IT Act (India)
- Right to Review: Review data collected about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or other technologies.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- For significant changes, we will provide a prominent notice on our website
- We may request your consent again if required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
For complaints regarding our use of cookies or data protection practices, you may also contact your local data protection authority:
- European Union: Your local Data Protection Authority (DPA)
- United Kingdom: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
- California, USA: California Attorney General's Office
- India: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology