This Cookie Policy explains how Fortmindz Private Limited (“Fortmindz,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at fortmindz.com.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time as described in Section 4.

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, to provide information to the owners of the site, and to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party cookies — set by the website you are visiting (in this case, fortmindz.com)
  • Third-party cookies — set by a domain other than the website you are visiting (e.g. Google Analytics)

2. What Cookies Does Fortmindz Use?

We use the following categories of cookies on fortmindz.com:

Category  Purpose  Examples  Consent required? 
Strictly Necessary  Essential for the website to function. These cookies enable core features such as page navigation, security and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without them.  Session management, security tokens, load balancing  No — required for function 
Analytics & Performance  Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.  Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)  Yes — opt-in required for EU/UK 
Functionality  Allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features.  Language preference, form auto-fill  Yes — opt-in preferred 
Marketing / Targeting  Currently not used. If we introduce marketing or advertising cookies in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent before setting them.  N/A — not currently used  Yes — explicit opt-in required 

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie name Provider Category Duration Purpose
_ga Google Analytics Analytics 2 years Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier
_gid Google Analytics Analytics 24 hours Distinguishes users for 24 hours after a session
_gat Google Analytics Analytics 1 minute Used to throttle request rate
Session cookies Fortmindz Strictly Necessary Session Maintain session state for website functionality

 

4. How to Manage and Control Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit fortmindz.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies, or customise your preferences.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View the cookies stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Be alerted when a cookie is being set

Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Important: Disabling or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impairing the website’s operation.

4.3 Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Cookies and the Law

We operate in compliance with the following legislation relating to cookies and tracking technologies:

  • EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC as amended) — requires consent for non-essential cookies for users in the European Union
  • UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003 — same requirement for UK users
  • GDPR (EU) 2016/679 and UK GDPR — requires a lawful basis (typically consent) for processing personal data collected through analytics cookies
  • India Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 — governs personal data collected through our website for Indian users

For users in the EU and UK, we obtain your explicit consent before setting any non-essential cookies (including analytics cookies). You can withdraw that consent at any time.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which govern how they use the data they collect:

Service Purpose Privacy / Cookie Policy
Google Analytics Website usage analytics and performance reporting https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Site Kit WordPress plugin that connects Google services (Analytics, Search Console) https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

We do not currently use any advertising, social media pixel, or retargeting cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and obtain fresh consent.

7. International Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics) may transfer and process data outside of India and the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, consistent with our Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our cookie usage. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you via the cookie consent banner or by email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Fortmindz Private Limited
Suite 604 & 1403, Sidco Global Tower, CN-8/2, CN Block, Sector V
Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091, India
Email: dpo@fortmindz.com
Phone: +91 7003123020
Website: https://www.fortmindz.com

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