Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Goa Human Rights Commission uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides further information about how we process personal data.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits and store information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage — may also be used; references to “cookies” in this policy include these technologies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of the website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function properly.
Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember your choices — such as language, region, or display preferences — to provide a more personalized experience.
Performance / Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the website — such as which pages are most visited, how users navigate the site, and whether they encounter errors — in aggregate and anonymized form. This helps us improve the website.
Targeting / Advertising Cookies: Where used, these cookies are set by advertising partners and may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by our website directly.
Third-party cookies are set by services we use — for example, analytics providers, embedded media, social media widgets, or content delivery networks. We do not control these cookies; their use is governed by the third parties’ own privacy and cookie policies.

5. How Long Cookies Last

Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

6. Your Choices

You have several options to control or limit how we and third parties use cookies:

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. However, disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Opt-out tools: Some analytics and advertising providers offer opt-out mechanisms on their own platforms.
Cookie consent: Where applicable, you can manage non-essential cookie preferences through the consent banner on our website.

7. Managing Cookies in Common Browsers

You can find information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers at the following locations:

Google Chrome — support.google.com/chrome
Mozilla Firefox — support.mozilla.org
Apple Safari — support.apple.com
Microsoft Edge — support.microsoft.com

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because there is no industry consensus on how to interpret DNT signals, our website currently does not respond to them. We will review our approach as standards evolve.

9. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or other factors. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.