COOKIE POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how Katraj Dairy (Pune Zillha Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Limited.) uses cookies and similar technologies on its e‑tendering platform (www.katrajdairy.com).
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES
2.1 Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when visiting a website. They help recognize returning users and improve browsing efficiency.
2.2 Types of cookies used:
2.2.1 **Essential Cookies: ** Necessary for authentication and secure login.
2.2.2 **Performance Cookies: ** Collect data about portal performance and error diagnostics.
2.2.3 **Analytical Cookies: ** Used for traffic measurement and portal optimization.
3. PURPOSE OF COOKIES
3.1 Cookies are used to:
3.1.1 Enable secure user login and session management.
3.1.2 Facilitate digital signing of tenders.
3.1.3 Enhance user experience through analytics and performance monitoring.
4. COOKIE CONTROL
4.1 Users may manage or delete cookies through browser settings.
4.2 Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality of the tendering portal.
5. THIRD‑PARTY TOOLS
5.1 The portal may use third‑party analytics services for performance measurement. Such tools comply with applicable data protection standards.
5A. COMPLIANCE WITH DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2023 AND RULES, 2025
5A.1 The use of cookies on the e-tendering platform involves the processing of limited personal data, including technical identifiers such as IP address, login credentials, device information, and session data, which constitute “personal data” under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 read with the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Law”).
5A.2 Katraj Dairy acts as a Data Fiduciary in respect of personal data processed through cookies and ensures that such processing is carried out:
- 5A.2.1 For lawful and clearly specified purposes directly connected with the operation, security, and performance of the e-tendering portal;
- 5A.2.2 In a manner limited to what is necessary for such purposes;
- 5A.2.3 In accordance with reasonable technical and organisational safeguards as prescribed under the DPDP Rules, 2025.
5A.3 Consent for Cookies:
- Essential cookies required for authentication, security, and tender submission are processed based on deemed consent as permitted under the DPDP Law.
- Non-essential cookies, including analytical and performance cookies, shall be processed only upon user consent, where applicable.
5A.4 Rights of Data Principals:
Users, as Data Principals, have the right under the DPDP Law to:
- Seek access to information regarding personal data processed through cookies;
- Request correction or erasure of personal data, where legally permissible;
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies, subject to the impact on portal functionality.
5A.5 Grievance Redressal:
Any grievance relating to the processing of personal data through cookies shall be addressed in accordance with the grievance redressal mechanism prescribed under the DPDP Rules, 2025. Users may submit such grievances using the contact details provided under Clause 7 of this Policy.
6. POLICY AMENDMENTS
6.1 Katraj Dairy may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements.