BIO-GEN EXTRACTS PRIVATE LIMITED

COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: 27^th August 2026

Bio-gen Extracts Private Limited (“Bio-gen Extracts”, “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.bio-gen.in (“Website”) to ensure that the Website operates properly, securely and reliably, to remember certain user preferences, understand how visitors interact with our Website, and improve our Website and services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, the types of cookies that may be used on the Website, how long cookies may remain on your device, and the choices available to you for managing cookies.

This Cookie Policy forms part of and should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Website Terms & Conditions.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 This Cookie Policy is issued by Bio-gen Extracts Private Limited and applies to cookies and similar technologies used on the Website.

1.2 This Cookie Policy forms part of, and should be read together with, the Privacy Policy and the Website Terms & Conditions of the Company.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

2.1 Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website.

2.2 Cookies allow websites to recognise your device, remember certain information and preferences, maintain sessions, improve functionality and understand how the website is being used.

2.3 We may also use technologies that perform functions similar to cookies, including pixels, web beacons, local storage, session storage and similar tracking technologies. For the purposes of this Policy, we refer to these technologies collectively as “cookies”, unless a distinction is necessary.

2.4 Cookies may be placed directly by Bio-gen Extracts (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party service providers whose services are integrated into the Website (“third-party cookies”).

3. WHY WE USE COOKIES

3.1 We may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

(a) Website Operation and Security. To enable essential Website functions, including navigation, session management, form functionality, security, fraud prevention and protection against malicious or unauthorised activity.
(b) User Preferences. To remember preferences and settings selected by visitors, such as language, region or other Website preferences.
(c) Website Analytics and Performance. To understand how visitors use the Website, including which pages are visited, how visitors navigate the Website and how the Website performs. This information helps us identify technical issues, improve content and enhance the user experience.
(d) Business Development and Marketing. Where applicable and where permitted by law, cookies may be used to understand engagement with our professional, scientific, industry and business-related content, publications, events and communications.

3.2 Bio-gen Extracts operates primarily as a business-to-business organisation and does not use cookies to create consumer advertising profiles for the purpose of promoting finished consumer products to individual consumers.

4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for the basic operation of the Website. They may be used for purposes such as:

Website navigation;
Security and fraud prevention;
Session management;
Form submissions;
Maintaining Website functionality; and
Remembering cookie consent preferences.

These cookies generally do not require consent where they are strictly necessary to provide a service or functionality requested by the visitor.

You may block these cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may cause some parts of the Website to function incorrectly.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices and preferences made by visitors and provide enhanced functionality.

For example, these cookies may remember language, regional or display preferences.

If these cookies are disabled, certain features may not operate as intended or your preferences may not be remembered.

4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance cookies, where used, help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. The information collected may include:

Pages visited;
Time spent on pages;
Navigation paths;
Referral sources;
Browser and device information;
Operating system;
Approximate geographic location; and
Website performance and error information.

We use this information to analyse Website usage, improve Website performance, identify technical problems and improve the content and user experience.

Where required by applicable law, analytics cookies will only be placed after obtaining your consent.

4.4 Marketing and Business Communication Cookies

Where applicable, marketing or business communication cookies may help us understand engagement with our professional and industry-focused content, publications, events, webinars and other business-development communications.

Such cookies may also be placed by third-party platforms integrated into the Website.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before using these cookies.

5. FIRST-PARTY AND THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

5.1 First-party cookies are cookies placed directly by Bio-gen Extracts or by services operated on our behalf.

5.2 Third-party cookies are cookies placed by third-party service providers whose technologies or services may be integrated into the Website.

5.3 Depending on the services used on the Website from time to time, third-party technologies may include services relating to:

Website analytics;
Website hosting and content delivery;
Website security and fraud prevention;
Forms and enquiry management;
Customer relationship management;
Video and multimedia content;
Document or publication viewing;
Events and webinar registration; and
Professional networking or social-media functionality.

5.4 Third-party providers may process information collected through their cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.

5.5 Where applicable, information about specific third-party cookies may be made available through our cookie-management or preference mechanism.

6. COOKIE RETENTION PERIODS

6.1 Cookies may be either session cookies or persistent cookies.

6.2 Session Cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are generally deleted automatically when you close your browser.

6.3 Persistent Cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until they are manually deleted.

6.4 The retention period depends on the particular cookie, its purpose and the service provider that places it.

6.5 Where specific cookie information is available, the relevant cookie-management or preference mechanism may provide details regarding the cookie name, provider, purpose, category and retention period.

7. COOKIE CONSENT AND YOUR CHOICES

7.1 Where required by applicable law, we may display a cookie banner or preference centre when you first visit the Website.

7.2 Depending on the cookies used, you may be able to:

Accept all cookies;
Reject non-essential cookies; or
Select your preferences by cookie category.

7.3 Where a cookie preference centre is available, you may change or withdraw your consent at any time through the “Cookie Settings”, “Manage Cookies” or similar option provided on the Website.

7.4 Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before your withdrawal of consent.

7.5 Strictly necessary cookies may continue to operate because they are required for the Website to function.

8. MANAGING COOKIES THROUGH YOUR BROWSER

8.1 Most internet browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may generally choose to:

Delete existing cookies;
Block cookies;
Block third-party cookies;
Allow cookies only from certain websites; or
Receive a notification when cookies are being placed.

8.2 Instructions for managing cookies differ between browsers. Please refer to your browser’s help or privacy settings for further information.

8.3 Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the availability, functionality or appearance of certain parts of the Website.

9. PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES

9.1 Some cookies may collect information that, either alone or when combined with other information, may constitute personal information under applicable law.

9.2 For example, information collected through cookies may, in certain circumstances, be associated with information that you provide to us through an enquiry or contact form.

9.3 Where cookie-related information constitutes personal information, we will process it in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, to the extent applicable.

9.4 We will use such information only for legitimate and disclosed purposes and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

10. DO NOT TRACK AND GLOBAL PRIVACY CONTROL

10.1 Certain browsers and devices may provide “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) or “Global Privacy Control” (“GPC”) signals indicating a user’s privacy preference.

10.2 There is currently no universally accepted technical standard governing how all websites must respond to such signals.

10.3 Unless otherwise required by applicable law, Bio-gen Extracts does not currently change its Website behaviour solely in response to DNT or GPC signals.

10.4 You may continue to manage your cookie preferences through the cookie-management tools and browser settings described in this Policy.

10.5 If applicable law requires us to recognise such signals as a valid method of withdrawing consent or exercising a privacy right, we will comply with the applicable requirement.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

11.1 The Website is intended primarily for business and professional users and is not directed towards children.

11.2 We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children through the Website.

11.3 If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child unintentionally, we will take reasonable steps to address and delete such information where appropriate and as required by applicable law.

12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

12.1 The Website may be accessed by visitors from different countries. Certain third-party service providers used in connection with the Website may process or access information outside India.

12.2 Where cookie-related personal information is transferred internationally, Bio-gen Extracts will take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers and processing are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12.3 Further information regarding international processing and data transfers is available in our Privacy Policy.

13. SECURITY OF COOKIE INFORMATION

13.1 We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information collected through cookies and similar technologies against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or loss.

13.2 However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

14. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

14.1 We may update or modify this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes to the cookies or similar technologies used on the Website;
Changes to Website functionality;
Changes in third-party service providers;
Changes in applicable laws or regulatory requirements; or
Changes to our privacy and consent practices.

14.2 Any revised version of this Cookie Policy will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

14.3 We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed about our use of cookies.

15. CONTACT US

15.1 If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, the cookies used on our Website, or your cookie preferences, please contact us.