Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our services.
2. How We Use Cookies
PawSteps Mumbai uses cookies to:
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Improve our website functionality
Provide personalized content
Enable social media features
Serve relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, form submissions
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 our website's performance.
Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, error tracking
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember your choices and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.
Examples: Language preferences, region selection, chatbot interactions
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tracking, remarketing tags
4. Cookie Details
Specific Cookies Used
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
Type
_ga
Google Analytics - User identification
2 years
Performance
_gat
Google Analytics - Rate limiting
1 minute
Performance
session_id
User session management
Session
Essential
cookieConsent
Remember cookie preferences
1 year
Functional
_fbp
Facebook Pixel tracking
90 days
Marketing
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
Google Analytics: Web analytics service
Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
YouTube: Video content embedding
WhatsApp: Business messaging integration
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences using the buttons below:
6.1 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
7. Cookie Consent
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
Using our cookie preference center
Clearing your browser cookies
Adjusting your browser settings
Contacting us directly
8. Impact of Blocking Cookies
Blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:
Form submissions may not work properly
Personalized content may not be available
Website performance may be reduced
Some features may not function correctly
9. Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, cookies work similarly to desktop browsers. You can manage cookies through:
Mobile browser settings
App-specific privacy controls
Device-level advertising settings
10. Data Protection
Cookie data is handled in compliance with:
Indian Information Technology Act, 2000
Personal Data Protection Bill (when enacted)
International privacy standards
Our Privacy Policy requirements
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
Our cookie usage practices
Legal requirements
Technology developments
Website functionality improvements
12. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Cookie-Related Inquiries
PawSteps Mumbai
Email: privacy@pawstepsmumbai.com
Phone: +91-22-XXXXXXXX
Address: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India