The website/portal/web application of Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited does not automatically capture any specific personal information from users (such as name, phone number, or e-mail address) that allows individual identification unless such information is voluntarily provided by the user.

If users choose to provide personal information through forms, registrations, enquiries, feedback mechanisms, tender participation, recruitment applications, or other online services available on the website, such information shall be used only for the purpose for which it has been provided and to facilitate interaction with Hooghly CSL.

Hooghly CSL does not sell, share, or disclose any personally identifiable information voluntarily provided on this website to any third party (public or private), except where required under applicable laws, Government regulations, or judicial directives.

Reasonable security measures are adopted to protect information available on the website against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

The website may collect certain technical information automatically, such as Internet Protocol (IP) address, domain name, browser type, operating system, date and time of access, and pages visited. This information is used only for system administration, website monitoring, security, statistical analysis, and improving user experience.

No attempt is made to identify individual users or associate such technical details with any personal identity unless unlawful activity or an attempt to damage the website has been detected.

Use of Cookies

The website/portal/web application of Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited may use cookies to improve user experience, enhance website functionality, and analyze website usage patterns.

A cookie is a small piece of software code that a website sends to the user’s browser when accessing information on the site. Cookies are stored as simple text files on the user’s computer or mobile device and can only be read by the server that issued them.

Cookies help users navigate the website efficiently, remember preferences, and improve the overall browsing experience.

The following types of cookies may be used on this website:

• Analytics Cookies:
  These cookies are used to anonymously collect information about how visitors use the website, such as pages visited, browsing patterns, and website performance, for analytical and improvement purposes.
• Service Cookies:
  These cookies help the website function efficiently by remembering user preferences, login details, session information, and customized settings where applicable.
• Session / Non-Persistent Cookies:
  These temporary cookies are used for technical purposes to enable seamless navigation through the website. Such cookies do not collect personal information and are automatically deleted once the user closes the browser session.

Users may note that certain sections of the website, especially those involving login access, online services, or personalized features, may require acceptance of cookies for proper functioning.

Users can configure their browser settings to refuse cookies; however, doing so may affect the functionality and performance of some sections of the website.