Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Bharat Security ("BharatSec", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on event.bharatsec.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain personal information such as your name or payment details.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting how the site works.

• Firebase Authentication: Session tokens to keep you logged in to the admin area
• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymized information such as pages visited, time spent, and error messages. This data helps us improve our site.

• Google Analytics (if used): Collects anonymized traffic and usage data
• You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

• Language and region preferences
• Form data (to avoid re-entering information)

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our site embed content from external services which may set their own cookies:

• YouTube: When you watch an embedded video, YouTube may set cookies related to your YouTube account or viewing preferences
• Google Fonts: May set cookies to optimize font delivery
• Firebase / Google: Used for our database infrastructure and form submissions

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

3. How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their settings or preferences menu. You can:

• Accept or decline all cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain features of the website from functioning correctly.

Browser-specific guidance:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website after being shown this Cookie Policy, you consent to our use of cookies as described above. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@bharatsec.com or visit www.bharatsec.com.