🍪 Cookie Policy for Clepto.io

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how CLEPTO.IO SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED ("we," "us," "our," or "Clepto") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website clepto.io (the "Website").

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze how you use the site, and improve your experience.

Our Commitment

We are committed to transparency about how we use cookies and respect your choices regarding their use.

Related Policies

• For information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy
• For information about how we process client data, see our Data Processing Agreement

2. COOKIES WE USE

2.1 Current Cookie Usage

Essential Cookies (Always Active - Technically Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

2.2 Future Cookies (Not Yet Implemented)

We may implement these cookies in the future. You will be notified and asked for consent before we do so.

Marketing Cookies (Future)

• Purpose: Track effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, remember your preferences for remarketing
• Providers: May include Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Meta Pixel
• Your Control: You can opt out before we implement these

Functionality Cookies (Future)

• Purpose: Remember your preferences (language, region, theme)
• Your Control: Optional, enhances experience but not required

Chat Cookies (Future)

• Purpose: If we implement third-party chat tools, cookies may be used to maintain chat sessions
• Current: Our n8n chatbot does not use cookies (server-side only)

3. WHY WE USE COOKIES

Essential Cookies

• Maintain security
• Enable basic website functionality
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

• Understand which pages are most popular
• Identify technical issues
• Improve user experience
• Measure website performance

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Google Analytics

• Provider: Google LLC (USA)
• Purpose: Website analytics
• Data Processing: Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• Safeguards:
  • IP anonymization enabled
  • No personally identifiable information shared
  • Data retention set to 26 months
  • Data processing location: May include USA and EU

Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: You can opt out using Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Other Third Parties

We currently do not use other third-party cookies. If we add new third parties, we will:

• Update this policy
• Request your consent (for non-essential cookies)
• Provide opt-out options

5. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES

5.1 Managing Cookie Consent

When You Visit Our Website

You will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page.

COOKIE BANNER OPTIONS:

• ✅ Accept All - Accept all cookies (essential + analytics)
• ❌ Reject All - Reject analytics cookies (only essential remain)
• ⚙️ Customize - Choose which cookies you want

BANNER APPEARANCE:

• Location: Bottom of page
• Size: Compact banner with text + buttons
• Dismissal: Click "Accept", "Reject", or let it stay
• Sticky: Remains until you make a choice

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS:

Checkboxes for:

• ☑️ Essential Cookies (required, cannot disable)
• ☐ Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics - optional)
• ☐ Marketing Cookies (optional, for future use)
• ☐ Preference Cookies (language, theme - optional)

SAVING PREFERENCES:

• Click "Save Preferences"
• Preference saved for 1 year
• Can change anytime via "Cookie Settings" footer link

ACCESSING LATER:

• Click "Cookie Settings" in website footer
• Re-choose your preferences
• Or clear your cookies in browser to reset

COOKIE PREFERENCES STORAGE:

• Stored in: cookie_consent cookie
• Duration: 1 year
• Never shared with third parties
• Only used to respect your choices

Your Choices

• Essential Cookies: Cannot be disabled (required for website to function)
• Analytics Cookies: You can accept or reject
• Future Cookies: You will be asked for consent when we implement them

Changing Your Mind

You can update your cookie preferences at any time:

• Click "Cookie Settings" in the website footer
• Adjust your preferences
• Save changes

5.2 Browser-Level Controls

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

• Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Choose your preferred settings

Firefox

• Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Choose your preferred settings

Safari

• Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Choose your preferred settings

Edge

• Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
• Choose your preferred settings

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Current Status: We RESPECT Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.

What We Do:

If you enable DNT in your browser settings:

• We treat it as a consent withdrawal
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) NOT set
• Marketing cookies NOT set
• Only essential cookies remain active

How to Enable DNT:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Send a "Do Not Track" request
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Enable "Do Not Track"
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Enable "Do Not Track"
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Send "Do Not Track" requests

If DNT is enabled:

• Your privacy is respected
• Website still functions normally
• You won't see analytics cookies
• You won't be tracked across sites

Alternative: Use our cookie consent banner to manage preferences manually

6. COOKIES AND PERSONAL DATA

Relationship to Privacy Policy

Cookies may process personal data (e.g., IP addresses, device identifiers). This processing is covered by our Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis (GDPR)

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (necessary for website functionality)
• Analytics Cookies: Consent (you must opt in)
• Future Marketing Cookies: Consent (you must opt in)

Legal Basis (India DPDP Act)

• Analytics and Marketing Cookies: Consent required before setting cookies

Data Retention

• Cookie data is retained as specified in the "Duration" column (Section 2)
• Google Analytics data: 26 months
• Cookie consent records: Retained for 3 years (proof of compliance)

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Google Analytics

Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where Google operates.

Safeguards

• Google provides Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• IP addresses are anonymized before transfer
• We have configured Google Analytics with privacy-protective settings

Your Rights

If you are in the EU, you can object to international transfers by rejecting analytics cookies via our cookie consent banner.

8. COOKIES FROM EMBEDDED CONTENT

Third-Party Embeds

Our website may include embedded content from:

• YouTube videos
• Social media posts (LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Maps or other interactive content

Cookie Notice

These third-party services may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective cookie and privacy policies, not ours.

Your Control

• We will notify you when pages contain embedded content
• You can avoid these cookies by not clicking on embedded content
• Consider browser extensions that block third-party content

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children.

If you believe a child under 18 has provided information via cookies, please contact us at privacy@clepto.io.

10. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• New cookies we use
• Changes in technology
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Changes to our website

Notice of Changes

• Last Updated date will change at the top of this policy
• Material changes will be notified via banner on the website
• We may email registered users about significant changes

Your Acceptance

Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

11. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COOKIES

General Resources

• What Are Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
• EU Cookie Guidelines: https://gdpr.eu/cookies/
• ICO Cookie Guidance: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies/

Browser Guides

• Chrome Help: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox Help: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Safari Help: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Edge Help: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

12. CONTACT US

Questions about cookies or this policy?

Privacy Contact

• Email: privacy@clepto.io
• Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"

Company Details

• Company: CLEPTO.IO SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
• CIN: U62013PN2025PTC248011
• Address: SNO.107-108, PT-B, ROSEWOOD, SFL-J-603, PIMPLE SAUDAGAR, Sangavi, Pune-411027, Maharashtra, India
• Website: https://clepto.io
• Privacy Policy: https://clepto.io/privacy
• Sub-Processors: https://clepto.io/subprocessors

13. CONSENT RECORD

Your cookie consent preferences are stored in the cookie_consent cookie for 1 year. This record includes:

• Date and time of consent
• Categories of cookies you consented to
• IP address (for compliance documentation only)
• Browser and device type

This information is retained for compliance purposes and is not used for any other purpose.