Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Introduction and Scope

Introduction and Scope

This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on The DPO Club’s website — https://dpoclub.in/— in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025.


Some of the cookies and tracking technologies we use are strictly necessary to support the core functionality and security of our website — such as enabling page navigation, ensuring stability, or protecting against malicious activity. These are used to help the site operate smoothly and safely.


All other cookies and similar technologies — including those used for analytics or personalization are deployed only upon your explicit and informed consent, managed in accordance with applicable legal requirements. You can withdraw or modify your cookie preferences at any time by using our cookie settings.


This Policy applies to all visitors accessing our website and outlines:

This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on The DPO Club’s website — https://dpoclub.in/— in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025.


Some of the cookies and tracking technologies we use are strictly necessary to support the core functionality and security of our website — such as enabling page navigation, ensuring stability, or protecting against malicious activity. These are used to help the site operate smoothly and safely.


All other cookies and similar technologies — including those used for analytics or personalization are deployed only upon your explicit and informed consent, managed in accordance with applicable legal requirements. You can withdraw or modify your cookie preferences at any time by using our cookie settings.


This Policy applies to all visitors accessing our website and outlines:

• The categories of cookies we use;

• The purpose behind their use;

• Your choices regarding consent and control over these technologies.

For more details on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

What Are Cookies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser or device by a website to store certain information about your visit. They help the website function efficiently and provide features such as remembering preferences, enabling secure access, or understanding how users interact with different parts of the site.


We may also use similar tracking technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and scripts. These are small pieces of code embedded in a web page or email that help track interactions, such as whether a message was opened, or a page was viewed.


Cookies can be categorized in the following ways:

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser or device by a website to store certain information about your visit. They help the website function efficiently and provide features such as remembering preferences, enabling secure access, or understanding how users interact with different parts of the site.


We may also use similar tracking technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and scripts. These are small pieces of code embedded in a web page or email that help track interactions, such as whether a message was opened, or a page was viewed.


Cookies can be categorized in the following ways:

By Duration:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are erased once you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session during a visit.

Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. These help recognize returning users and support features like login persistence or language preferences.

By Purpose:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly and securely. These are active by default.

Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember settings such as language or region.

Performance Cookies: Collect anonymized information on how visitors use the site to help improve its performance.

Marketing Cookies: Track user activity across websites to display relevant advertisements or measure campaign effectiveness.

Types of Cookies Used

Types of Cookies Used

We use two categories of cookies on our website, based on their function and the level of user control they require:

We use two categories of cookies on our website, based on their function and the level of user control they require:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function securely and reliably. They enable core features such as page navigation, session management, and fraud prevention. As these cookies are required for the operation of the website, they are set automatically when you access the site and do not require your consent.

These cookies are essential for the website to function securely and reliably. They enable core features such as page navigation, session management, and fraud prevention. As these cookies are required for the operation of the website, they are set automatically when you access the site and do not require your consent.

Optional Cookies

Optional Cookies

These cookies are used to improve your browsing experience or help us understand how the website is being used. They may support features such as language preferences, performance tracking, or user engagement analytics. Some of these cookies may be placed by third-party service providers we work with to deliver certain features or insights. Optional cookies are only activated once you give your explicit consent, which you can manage or withdraw at any time through our cookie settings.

These cookies are used to improve your browsing experience or help us understand how the website is being used. They may support features such as language preferences, performance tracking, or user engagement analytics. Some of these cookies may be placed by third-party service providers we work with to deliver certain features or insights. Optional cookies are only activated once you give your explicit consent, which you can manage or withdraw at any time through our cookie settings.

Lawful Basis for Using Cookies

Lawful Basis for Using Cookies

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), any collection or use of personal data must have a lawful basis.


The cookies used on this website follow two such bases:

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), any collection or use of personal data must have a lawful basis.


The cookies used on this website follow two such bases:

• For cookies that are essential to the functioning of the website (e.g. for security or navigation), the lawful basis is performance of a service requested by the user.

• For cookies that are essential to the functioning of the website (e.g. for security or navigation), the lawful basis is performance of a service requested by the user.

• For all other cookies that are not essential — such as those used for analytics or personalization — the lawful basis is user consent. We only place these cookies after you have made an informed choice.

• For all other cookies that are not essential — such as those used for analytics or personalization — the lawful basis is user consent. We only place these cookies after you have made an informed choice.

This approach ensures that your personal data, where collected through cookies or similar tracking tools, is processed fairly, transparently, and in line with your preferences.

This approach ensures that your personal data, where collected through cookies or similar tracking tools, is processed fairly, transparently, and in line with your preferences.

Consent Management Details

Consent Management Details

We respect your control over how your personal data is collected and used through cookies on our website.


Here’s how you can manage your consent:

We respect your control over how your personal data is collected and used through cookies on our website.


Here’s how you can manage your consent:

Granting Consent: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that explains the types of cookies we use. You can choose to accept or decline the use of optional cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies are enabled by default.

Granting Consent: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that explains the types of cookies we use. You can choose to accept or decline the use of optional cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies are enabled by default.

Withholding Consent: If you do not wish to allow optional cookies, you can decline or customize your preferences in the cookie banner or through the cookie settings at any time.

Withholding Consent: If you do not wish to allow optional cookies, you can decline or customize your preferences in the cookie banner or through the cookie settings at any time.

Withdrawing Consent: You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time by visiting our cookie settings.

Withdrawing Consent: You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time by visiting our cookie settings.

• We have integrated a Consent Manager tool to help you easily provide, modify, or withdraw your consent in compliance with applicable laws like the DPDPA.

• We have integrated a Consent Manager tool to help you easily provide, modify, or withdraw your consent in compliance with applicable laws like the DPDPA.

Duration and Validity of Consent:

Duration and Validity of Consent:

Consent provided for the use of cookies will remain in effect until withdrawn or updated by you. You may be asked to confirm or review your preferences from time to time to ensure they remain accurate and reflect your choices.

Consent provided for the use of cookies will remain in effect until withdrawn or updated by you. You may be asked to confirm or review your preferences from time to time to ensure they remain accurate and reflect your choices.

Cookie Retention Durations

Cookie Retention Durations

Cookies used on this website may be stored for varying durations depending on their purpose. Some cookies are stored only for the duration of your session and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Others may remain on your device for a longer period to support features like remembering preferences or enabling analytics.


We aim to retain cookies only for as long as necessary for their intended function. The duration may vary based on the type of cookie (e.g., strictly necessary vs. optional) and will be reviewed and updated periodically in line with evolving privacy standards and our internal practices.

Cookies used on this website may be stored for varying durations depending on their purpose. Some cookies are stored only for the duration of your session and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Others may remain on your device for a longer period to support features like remembering preferences or enabling analytics.


We aim to retain cookies only for as long as necessary for their intended function. The duration may vary based on the type of cookie (e.g., strictly necessary vs. optional) and will be reviewed and updated periodically in line with evolving privacy standards and our internal practices.

Third-Party Access / Sharing Disclosure

Third-Party Access / Sharing Disclosure

Some cookies used on this website may be placed by trusted third-party service providers that support features such as analytics, embedded media, performance optimisation, or user experience enhancements.


Where these cookies are active, limited data may be shared with those providers for the specific purposes the cookies are intended to serve — and always in line with applicable privacy obligations. Any such third-party access is governed by appropriate contractual and data protection safeguards to ensure that your personal data is handled responsibly.


We continuously review and assess all third-party tools and integrations to ensure they meet our privacy standards and the requirements of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Where consent is required for such cookies, it is always obtained transparently and up front.

Some cookies used on this website may be placed by trusted third-party service providers that support features such as analytics, embedded media, performance optimisation, or user experience enhancements.


Where these cookies are active, limited data may be shared with those providers for the specific purposes the cookies are intended to serve — and always in line with applicable privacy obligations. Any such third-party access is governed by appropriate contractual and data protection safeguards to ensure that your personal data is handled responsibly.


We continuously review and assess all third-party tools and integrations to ensure they meet our privacy standards and the requirements of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Where consent is required for such cookies, it is always obtained transparently and up front.

Children’s Data

Children’s Data

While this website may be accessed by individuals under 18 as part of educational initiatives, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies without appropriate consent. If such data is identified, we will take steps to delete it in accordance with applicable laws.


We encourage parents and guardians to supervise the online activities of minors and to contact us if they believe any data has been inadvertently collected.

While this website may be accessed by individuals under 18 as part of educational initiatives, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies without appropriate consent. If such data is identified, we will take steps to delete it in accordance with applicable laws.


We encourage parents and guardians to supervise the online activities of minors and to contact us if they believe any data has been inadvertently collected.

Your Rights as a Data Principal

Your Rights as a Data Principal

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we may process about you;

Access the personal data we may process about you;

Correct inaccurate or outdated information;

Correct inaccurate or outdated information;

Delete your personal data;

Delete your personal data;

Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies and tracking;

Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies and tracking;

Grievance redressal, if you believe your data has been mishandled.

Grievance redressal, if you believe your data has been mishandled.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@dpoclub.in We are committed to responding in a timely and transparent manner, in line with our legal obligations.


For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@dpoclub.in We are committed to responding in a timely and transparent manner, in line with our legal obligations.


For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Updates to This Policy

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our use of cookies and similar technologies.


Any material changes will be communicated clearly on this page and, where appropriate, through additional notices (such as a banner or direct communication). We encourage you to revisit this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.


The “Last Updated” date at the top of this notice will indicate when the latest changes were made.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our use of cookies and similar technologies.


Any material changes will be communicated clearly on this page and, where appropriate, through additional notices (such as a banner or direct communication). We encourage you to revisit this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.


The “Last Updated” date at the top of this notice will indicate when the latest changes were made.

Grievance Redressal Contact

Grievance Redressal Contact

We are committed to addressing any concerns related to the use of cookies and personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.


If you have any questions, feedback, or wish to raise a complaint, please write to us at: Email: info@dpoclub.in


Our team will review and respond to your query within the timelines prescribed under applicable laws.

We are committed to addressing any concerns related to the use of cookies and personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.


If you have any questions, feedback, or wish to raise a complaint, please write to us at: Email: info@dpoclub.in


Our team will review and respond to your query within the timelines prescribed under applicable laws.

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At DPO Club, we use cookies to keep our website running smoothly. With your permission, we’d also like to use:

At DPO Club, we use cookies to keep our website running smoothly. With your permission, we’d also like to use:

- Performance cookies to help us understand how the site is used

- Performance cookies to help us understand how the site is used

- Marketing cookies to show you content that matters most

- Marketing cookies to show you content that matters most

By enabling these cookies, you’ll help us create a better experience for visitors like you. For more details on how we use cookies — including those from third parties — please see our Cookie Policy.

By enabling these cookies, you’ll help us create a better experience for visitors like you. For more details on how we use cookies — including those from third parties — please see our Cookie Policy.