ARQUITO ARCHITECTURE DESIGN MAGAZINE – Cookie Policy

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and improve your browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on our website:

• Essential Cookies
  Necessary for core functionalities, such as user logins, site navigation, and maintaining sessions. These are set without consent, as they enable basic site functions.
• Performance/Analytics Cookies
  These collect anonymous data about user behavior (such as page visits and interaction paths) through tools like Google Analytics. This data helps us optimize the site.
• Preference/Functional Cookies
  Used to remember your language and display settings, ensuring a more personalized experience when you revisit.
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies
  Employed to display relevant advertisements through Google Ads and other platforms, based on your browsing behavior.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enhance site functionality and user experience
• Understand site usage and improve performance via analytics
• Tailor marketing content and advertisements relevant to user interests
• Maintain site security and reliability

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are managed by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics and Google Ads). These services may track your activity across multiple sites. Details of their data collection and usage practices are governed by their privacy policies.

5. How Long Cookies Remain Active

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for defined durations (e.g., days, months) depending on their purpose

Please refer to the detailed listing above for retention periods.

6. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

You can manage or withdraw your consent to cookies at any time:

• Adjust your browser or device settings to block or delete cookies
• Use our website's cookie consent banner or preference tool (if available) to opt-out of non-essential cookies, like marketing or analytics

Please note: Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Relevance to Indian Law

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), cookies are considered personal data. A dedicated Cookie Policy helps ensure transparency and informed consent, even though not strictly mandated.

8. Policy Updates

We may revise this Cookie Policy as our practices evolve or as regulations change. We'll update the "Last updated" date above and, if material changes occur, notify you via the website or email.

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