Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 14, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide usage analytics to platform operators.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on MSME Hub Uttarakhand to improve user interactions:

To verify seller credentials and persist logged-in sessions.
To remember search configurations and location preference inputs (e.g. selected district filters).
To evaluate website performance indicators to speed up directory queries.

3. Types of Cookies

The Portal implements the following cookie classifications:

Essential Session Cookies: Required to access seller dashboards and log in securely. Without these, database features cannot load.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used to track popular search terms and category views to help local artisans rank better. These track anonymous aggregate statistics.
Preference Cookies: Used to save user filter preferences (e.g. checked verified only) so visitors don't have to re-select filters on return visits.

4. Managing Cookies

Most modern web browsers permit blocking or clearing cookies. You can adjust your settings in your browser Preferences or Settings panel. Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent logging into your seller dashboard.

5. Updates to Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our technology or compliance guidelines. Check back periodically to stay informed about cookie usage.