Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how DigiCART India ("Company", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our Platform (Website, App, or Physical store).

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you choose to disable them through your browser or cookie preferences.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are necessary, for example, to facilitate browsing and understand how users interact with platforms so they can be improved.

Further, Cookies help websites:

  • recognise returning visitors;
  • remember user preferences;
  • improve website performance;
  • enhance security;
  • provide personalised content;
  • analyse visitor behaviour.

Cookies do not generally contain information that directly identifies an individual, although information associated with cookies may become personal data where linked to other information. Session cookies are deleted from your computer when you close your web-browser. Persistent cookies will remain stored on your computer until deleted or until they reach their expiry date.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • ensure the Website functions properly;
  • provide a secure browsing experience;
  • remember your login and shopping cart;
  • remember your language and preferences;
  • improve Website performance;
  • analyse visitor traffic;
  • measure marketing effectiveness;
  • detect fraud and suspicious activity;
  • personalise your shopping experience.

In any case, the Cookies we use never store sensitive information such as passwords, credit or debit card details, etc.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off through our systems.

They enable functions such as:

  • Browsing of website, platform, or app;
  • page navigation;
  • secure login;
  • shopping cart functionality;
  • checkout process;
  • payment security;
  • fraud prevention;
  • session management.

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

B. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.

Examples include:

  • preferred language;
  • preferred location;
  • recently viewed products;
  • saved login sessions;
  • wishlist preferences.

Not accepting cookies may cause slow website performance or poorly adapted recommendations.

C. Performance and Analytics Cookies

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

Information collected may include:

  • number of users visited;
  • pages visited;
  • traffic sources;
  • browsing behaviour;
  • device type;
  • browser type;
  • session duration;
  • error reports.

This information is aggregated and used solely to improve Website performance and user experience.

D. Marketing and Behavioural Advertising Cookies

Subject to user consent and behaviour obtained from continuous observation of their habits, where required, these cookies help us:

  • measure advertising performance;
  • provide relevant advertisements;
  • limit repetitive advertisements;
  • understand customer interests;
  • improve marketing campaigns.

These cookies may also be placed by authorised third-party advertising partners.

E. Security Cookies

Security cookies help us:

  • detect fraudulent activity;
  • prevent unauthorised access;
  • protect customer accounts;
  • maintain Website integrity.

5. Third-Party use of information stored on Cookies

Some cookies on our Website may be placed by trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our Website and providing services.

These may include providers offering:

  • website analytics;
  • payment processing;
  • customer support;
  • fraud detection;
  • advertising measurement;
  • social media integrations.

Each third party operates under its own privacy and cookie policies.

For more detailed information on how we process your personal data in collaboration with third parties and on data subject to international data transfers, please read our Privacy Policy available on our Platform, and the privacy policies/privacy settings of these third-party collaborators, available on their platforms.

6. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • view cookies;
  • delete cookies;
  • block cookies;
  • receive notifications before cookies are stored;
  • disable certain categories of cookies.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the Website.

Browser settings differ depending upon the browser you use.

For further information, please consult your browser's help documentation.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie notice requesting your consent for the use of certain categories of cookies.

You may change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or any cookie preference tool made available on the Website.

9. Do Cookies Collect Personal Information?

Cookies themselves generally do not directly identify an individual.

However, where cookie information is combined with other information that identifies you, such information will be treated as personal information and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website is intended for individuals aged 18 years or above.

We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • legal requirements;
  • operational changes;
  • technological developments;
  • security enhancements;
  • improvements to our Website.

The revised version shall become effective upon publication on this Website unless otherwise stated.

12. Contact Us

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

DigiCART India

Website: https://ellehomekitchen.in

Customer Support Email: support@ellehomekitchen.in

13. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read together with:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer