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Cookie Policy

How cookies and similar technologies may be used to support website security, performance, and user experience.

Effective Date: July 7, 2026Last Updated: July 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to CyberCrimesHelp.org ("Website", "Platform", "we", "our", or "us").

This website collects certain information via cookies and similar technologies. We care about your privacy and want you to understand how we use and protect the information we collect about you.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, mobile device, or browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember user preferences, improve functionality, enhance security, and provide analytical information about website usage.

Cookies used on this website are generally anonymous and do not identify or contain your personal data directly, except where you have voluntarily provided such information (for example through a contact or grievance form), but may be linked with information that identifies you when combined with other data.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the Website functions efficiently and securely;
  • Improve performance and user experience;
  • Remember user preferences and settings;
  • Maintain secure sessions;
  • Prevent fraudulent or abusive activities;
  • Analyse Website traffic and usage trends;
  • Measure the effectiveness of awareness campaigns;
  • Improve accessibility and usability;
  • Diagnose technical issues;
  • Support website functionality, security and analytics
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the Website and cannot be disabled through our systems. These enable the user to experience the full functionality of our site and allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent security threats.

They help with:

  • Secure navigation;
  • Session management;
  • Form submissions;
  • Security verification;
  • Fraud prevention;
  • Website functionality.

Without these cookies, certain features of the Website may not function correctly.

B. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Preferred language;
  • Accessibility settings;
  • User preferences;
  • Session information.

These cookies improve your browsing experience but are not strictly necessary.

C. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting aggregated and anonymised information, including:

  • Number of visitors;
  • Pages visited;
  • Time spent on pages;
  • Navigation paths;
  • Device and browser information;
  • Referring websites;
  • General geographic region (where available).

The information is used solely to improve the Website and user experience.

D. Security Cookies

Security cookies help protect users and the Website by:

  • Detecting suspicious activity;
  • Preventing unauthorised access;
  • Protecting forms from automated abuse;
  • Maintaining secure sessions.

E. Third-Party Cookies

Certain features of the Website may use services provided by third parties, such as:

  • Web analytics providers;
  • Embedded videos;
  • Interactive maps;
  • Social media integrations;
  • Payment gateways (if applicable);
  • CAPTCHA or bot protection services.

These third parties may place cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. CyberCrimesHelp.org does not control such third-party cookies.

5. Information Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the type of cookie used, information collected may include:

  • IP address;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Operating system;
  • Device type;
  • Screen resolution;
  • Language preferences;
  • Session identifiers;
  • Date and time of visits;
  • Pages viewed;
  • Navigation behaviour;
  • Referring website;
  • Approximate geographic location derived from IP address.

We do not intentionally use cookies to collect banking passwords, OTPs, PINs, CVV numbers, or other confidential authentication credentials.

7. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • Accept or reject cookies;
  • Delete existing cookies;
  • Block third-party cookies;
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

You can usually manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to support Website functionality and analytics. These providers process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable law.

Where applicable, users are encouraged to review the privacy and cookie policies of such third parties before interacting with their services.

10. Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is protected using reasonable technical and organisational security measures. Where cookie-related information constitutes personal data under applicable law, it will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

11. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed toward children for the purpose of collecting personal information through cookies. Where required by law, consent of a parent or legal guardian will be obtained before processing children's personal data.

12. International Visitors

If you access the Website from outside India, cookies may process information on servers located in jurisdictions permitted under applicable law. By using the Website, you acknowledge such processing, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

CyberCrimesHelp.org

Operated by: [Name of Trust/Society/Section 8 Company]

Registered Office: [Address]

Email: [privacy@cybercrimeshelp.org]

Grievance Officer: [Name]

Phone: [+91-XXXXXXXXXX]

For official legal, financial, banking, or law enforcement action, users should contact the appropriate authority or qualified professional as required.
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