Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 25, 2025
Effective Date: June 25, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies are not programs — they cannot carry viruses, install malware, or access your hard drive.
Similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage may also be used for similar purposes. Throughout this Policy, we use the term “cookies” to refer to all such technologies.
2. Who We Are
This Cookie Policy is published by thegr8labs, an AI-first software engineering company based in India operating the website at https://www.thegr8labs.com.
This Cookie Policy is governed by Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the SPDI Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, page navigation, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __session | Maintains your session state as you navigate the website | Session |
| csrf_token | Provides Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection on forms | Session |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited our website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state and measurement configuration | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users; stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC, a company based in the USA. For information on how Google processes this data, please see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 12 months |
| lang | Stores your language preference | 12 months |
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Note: Currently, thegr8labs does not actively run paid advertising campaigns. However, this category is disclosed in advance of any future campaigns. We will update this Policy when such cookies are activated.
4. Your Consent — Indian Law Requirements
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the IT Act, 2000, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies (i.e., any cookies beyond strictly necessary cookies) on your device.
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may:
- Accept All Cookies: Accept all categories of cookies described in this Policy
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Accept only strictly necessary cookies
- Manage Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies you wish to accept
Your consent is recorded via the cookie_consent cookie and is valid for 12 months. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time using the methods described in Section 5.
5. How to Control and Delete Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.2 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5.3 Your Cookie Preferences on Our Website
You can update your cookie preferences for our website at any time by contacting us at info@thegr8labs.com with the subject line “Cookie Preferences”. We will respond within 15 business days.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these third parties' use of cookies or the information they collect. Their use of such technologies is governed by their own privacy policies. Third-party service providers currently used on our website include:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) — Website analytics. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Tag Manager (Google LLC) — Tag management. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. However, you can control cookies as described in Section 5 above.
8. Cookies and Children
Our website is not directed at children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal data from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data through cookies, please contact our Grievance Officer at info@thegr8labs.com and we will take immediate steps to remove such data.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Grievance Redressal
If you have any concerns or complaints about our use of cookies, you may contact our Grievance Officer:
Grievance Officer — thegr8labs
Email: info@thegr8labs.com
Alternate: info@thegr8labs.com
Response time: Within 15 business days of receipt of the complaint, as required under applicable Indian law.
11. Governing Law
This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the SPDI Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in India.