COOKIE POLICY - PINNACLE PREMIUM PEDIATRIC CLINICS NETWORK

Bharath HealthCare Laboratories P LIMITED Suchitra, Hyderabad, TS, 500067 India

*Last Updated: [25th July 2023]*
At Pinnacle Premium Pediatric Clinics Network ("Clinics"), operated by Bharath HealthCare Laboratories P LIMITED ("Company"), we use cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.pinnacleclinics.org ("Site") to enhance your user experience, analyze website performance, and provide relevant content. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and your consent to their use when you visit our Site.

## 1. What are Cookies?

1.1. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, improve site performance, and provide a personalized browsing experience.

## 2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1. **Essential Cookies:** These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the Site. They enable core website features, such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the Site. Without these cookies, certain services and functions may not be available.
2.2. **Analytical Cookies:** These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, allowing us to improve its performance and user experience. We use analytical cookies to track anonymous data, such as the number of visitors, the pages visited, and the sources of website traffic.
2.3. **Functional Cookies:** These cookies enable the Site to remember your preferences and settings, providing a more personalized experience. For example, they may remember your preferred language or region.

## 3. How We Use Cookies

3.1. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To authenticate your access to secure areas of the Site, ensuring data security.
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior, helping us improve our services and content.
- To remember your preferences and settings, enhancing your browsing experience.

## 4. Your Consent

4.1. By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you may disable them in your browser settings or refrain from using the Site.
4.2. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of the Site, and some features may not work as intended.

## 5. Managing Cookies

5.1. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to delete or block cookies, as well as configure cookie settings for individual websites.

## 6. Third-Party Cookies

6.1. We do not use third-party cookies on our Site. Any cookies used are directly controlled by us and solely for the purposes stated in this Cookie Policy.

## 7. Cookies Used for Marketing

7.1. We do not use cookies for marketing purposes, including remarketing or targeted advertising.

## 8. Cookie Duration

8.1. The duration for which cookies are stored on your device varies based on the type of cookie. Session cookies are temporary and will be deleted once you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period.

## 9. Use of Cookies for Website Analytics

9.1. We use analytical cookies for website analytics to gather anonymous data about website usage, such as the number of visitors and popular pages. This data helps us enhance user experience and improve our Site.

## 10. Changes to Cookie Usage

10.1. We reserve the right to modify, update, or change this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on the Site, and the "Last Updated" date at the beginning of the policy will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

## 11. Cookie Consent Mechanism for EU Users

11.1. If the Site is accessed by users within the European Union, this section should address compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the use of cookie consent banners or mechanisms.

## 12. Cookies and Personal Data

12.1. This section should explain how cookies are linked or associated with personal data, if applicable, and how the Company handles such data in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

## 13. Cookies and Children's Privacy

13.1. If the Site is directed towards children or collects data from children, this section should address the Company's policy regarding the use of cookies and compliance with relevant children's privacy laws.

## 14. Opt-Out Mechanism

14.1. This section should provide users with an opt-out mechanism or instructions on how they can manage their cookie preferences, including withdrawing consent.

## 15. Cookies Used for A/B Testing

15.1. If cookies
are used for A/B testing or split testing, explain the purpose and how it affects the user experience.

## 16. Cookies and User Profiling

16.1. If cookies are used to create user profiles, explain the purpose, and provide options for users to manage their data.

## 17. Cookies and Geolocation Tracking

17.1. If cookies are used for geolocation tracking, clarify the purpose and how users can disable this feature.

## 18. Cookies and Social Media Integration

18.1. If the Site integrates with social media platforms and uses cookies in this context, explain the purpose and the types of cookies used.

## 19. Cookies and Advertisements

19.1. If the Site displays advertisements, this section should address the use of cookies by advertisers and third-party ad networks.

## 20. Cookies and Affiliate Marketing

20.1. If the Company participates in affiliate marketing programs that use cookies, this section should describe the purpose and how users can manage affiliate marketing cookies.