1. Corporate Identity, Scope & Definitions
This Cookie Policy governs the digital assets and web portals operated by BitQube Technologies (together with its operating corporate entities, branches, and affiliates in the Republic of India, hereinafter referred to as “BitQube”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) accessible via bitqube.net.
Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”), BitQube functions as the Data Fiduciary determining the purpose and means of deploying telemetry and session tokens across our public websites and enterprise service intake channels.
“Cookies” are minute alphanumeric text files placed on your browser or device when you visit our enterprise website. Cookies, web beacons, local storage entities, and pixel tags allow us to recognize your device, maintain authenticated sessions, safeguard against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attempts, and understand aggregate interaction patterns.
2. Statutory Basis under the DPDPA, 2023
Section 5 and Section 6 of the DPDPA mandate that any processing of digital personal data must be preceded by an itemized notice and backed by free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous consent marked by an affirmative action:
Prohibition of Dark Patterns
We never utilize pre-ticked opt-in checkboxes, misleading buttons, or cookie walls that deny portal access for refusing optional trackers.Unconditional Right to Withdraw
Under Section 6(4) of the DPDPA, withdrawing cookie consent is as straightforward and immediate as providing it, accessible 24/7 via our floating preference badge.3. Granular Categories of Cookies We Use
To guarantee maximum clarity, our cookies are classified into four distinct categories. Except for Category 1 (Strictly Necessary), all categories remain strictly disabled until you explicitly opt in:
4. Itemized Cookie Audit Table
In adherence to DPDPA Section 5 itemized notice provisions, the table below provides a detailed inventory of cookies deployed across bitqube.net:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Specific Purpose | Category | Lifespan | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
bitqube_session |
BitQube | Maintains secure encrypted session token during navigation | Strictly Necessary | Session (End of Browser) | Legitimate Use (Sec 7) |
csrf_guard |
BitQube | Cryptographic token guarding inquiry forms from CSRF attacks | Strictly Necessary | Session | Legitimate Use (Sec 7) |
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare / CDN | Mitigates malicious bot traffic and automated scraping | Strictly Necessary | 30 Minutes | Cybersecurity Shield |
bitqube_cookie_consent |
BitQube | Stores your granular DPDPA consent choices and timestamp | Strictly Necessary | 12 Months | Statutory Compliance |
bitqube-theme |
BitQube | Persists user Dark/Light theme mode across sessions | Functional | 12 Months | Consent (Sec 6) |
_ga_telemetry |
Google / Analytics | Collects aggregated, anonymized visit telemetry & speed metrics | Analytics | 2 Years | Consent (Sec 6) |
inquiry_src |
BitQube | Records referral campaign parameter for consultation requests | Marketing | 90 Days | Consent (Sec 6) |
5. How to Manage & Withdraw Your Consent
As a Data Principal, you maintain sovereign control over your digital footprint. You can review, modify, or revoke your consent at any time using our built-in controls:
Modify Your Preferences in Real Time
Click the button below to inspect your current consent settings and toggle individual categories on or off. Changes take effect immediately.
Floating Widget: Look for the floating cookie shield icon in the bottom-left corner of any page. Clicking it will reopen your settings on demand.
6. Third-Party Services & Cross-Border Data Flows
Where third-party platforms (such as CDN providers, cloud infrastructure hosts, or analytical tools) deploy cookies on our behalf, they function as Data Processors bound by strict Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Data is processed within India and across jurisdictions that adhere to standard contractual clauses and do not fall under restricted territory lists issued by the Central Government under Section 16 of the DPDPA.
7. Browser-Level Cookie Management
In addition to our preference manager, most web browsers allow you to block, inspect, or delete cookies via their security settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking.
8. Designated Grievance Redressal & Data Protection Officer
In strict adherence to Section 12 and Section 13 of the DPDPA 2023, BitQube Technologies has designated a qualified Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Grievance Redressal Officer to address inquiries, consent revocations, or complaints: