This Cookie Policy explains how ProTalents uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit protalents.in. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owners.
Similar technologies include:
- Local storage — data stored in your browser that persists across sessions (used for theme preference, etc.).
- Session storage — temporary data that is cleared when you close the browser tab.
- Pixels / web beacons — tiny images embedded in pages or emails that help us understand user interactions.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies Essential
These cookies are required for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
pt_session | Maintains your login session | Session |
pt_csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
pt_theme | Remembers your light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the platform so we can improve it. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Identifies a user session | 24 hours |
2.3 Marketing Cookies Marketing
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. They are only placed with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks visits across websites for ad targeting | 3 months |
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeted advertising | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our platform embed content from third-party services (such as YouTube video players or Google Maps). These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content. We do not control third-party cookies; please refer to the privacy policies of these services for more information.
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit ProTalents, we display a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customise your preferences. Your choice is saved for one year.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored on your device.
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies.
- Block cookies from specific sites or all sites.
- Receive a warning before a cookie is placed.
Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the platform from working correctly (e.g., staying logged in).
Browser guides: Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge
4.3 Opt Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our platform currently does not respond to DNT signals, but you can use the controls described in Section 4 to limit tracking.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always show when the most recent changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@protalents.in
- Phone: +91 89829 81235
- Address: ProTalents, 1/F, Plot 356, Ward No. 1, Near Shivaji Chowk, Model Town Road, Bhilai 490020, Chhattisgarh, India