Cookies Policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including to:
- Remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience.
- Collect analytics data to understand and improve site performance.
- Enable essential functionality required for the Site to operate.
- Where applicable, deliver or measure marketing and advertising (only if you opt in).
3. Types of cookies we may use
Below are the common categories of cookies you may encounter on the Site. The exact cookies used may change over time as we update our site or use different third-party services.
| Category | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for basic site operation (session management, security, login persistence). These cannot typically be disabled without affecting functionality. | sessionid, csrftoken |
| Performance & analytics | Collect anonymous information about how visitors use the Site so we can improve page speed, navigation and reliability. | _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) |
| Functional | Remember user preferences (language, region, UI settings) to provide a better experience. | site_lang, remember_me |
| Marketing & advertising | Used to deliver, measure and improve ads, personalization and cross-site tracking (only used with consent where required). | fr, _gads |
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use (for example, analytics providers, payment processors, customer support widgets, or embedded content providers). These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend you review the relevant third-party policy for details and opt-out options.
5. Cookie consent and how to manage cookies
When you first visit the Site we may display a cookie banner or settings panel that explains cookie usage and lets you provide or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing). You can also manage cookies at any time using the following methods:
- Change cookie preferences using our cookie settings tool (if provided on the Site).
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Each browser is different — see below for links to common browsers' cookie settings pages.
- Use device-level privacy features or third-party extensions to block trackers and cookies.
Common browser cookie controls
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (macOS/iOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data / Block all cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Note: Disabling or deleting cookies may degrade your experience or prevent certain features from working.
6. How long do cookies last?
Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted). Retention periods vary by cookie and purpose and may be set by us or by third-party providers.
7. Do-not-track signals
Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT). At present, our Site does not automatically change behavior in response to browser DNT signals. We recommend managing cookie preferences through the banner/settings or browser controls described above.
8. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in performance, legal requirements, or third-party services. The "Effective date" at the top indicates when this version takes effect. Where we make material changes requiring fresh consent, we will notify you via the Site or cookie banner.
9. Where to find more information
For more detail about how we use personal data generally, please see our Privacy Policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise privacy-related rights, contact us:
Email: info@gelstax.com
Website: https://www.gelstax.com
Address: TC 21/2050, MRA-72, Madhavam, Mannadi Lane, Ambalamukku, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695005