This Cookie Policy explains how AppTestify Global Services Private Limited ("AppTestify", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the TestGate platform ("Platform"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps us provide you with a better experience when you browse our Platform and allows us to improve our services.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the Platform to work.
- Authentication cookies: Remember your login status and session information
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across servers for optimal performance
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
- Preference cookies: Remember your language, region, and display preferences
- Feature cookies: Remember your settings for features like dark mode, notifications, and filters
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Platform's functionality and user experience.
- Usage analytics: Track pages visited, time spent, and features used
- Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and optimize Platform performance
- User flow analysis: Understand how users navigate through the Platform
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
- Advertising cookies: Deliver personalized ads based on your interests
- Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites
- Conversion tracking: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Essential | Session |
| auth_token | Stores authentication token for secure access | Essential | 30 days |
| user_preferences | Stores your display and feature preferences | Functional | 1 year |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics – tracks website usage | Analytics | 2 years / 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | Functional | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with the Platform
- Payment Processors: Process secure payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Cloud Services: Host and deliver Platform content (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
- Customer Support: Provide chat and support services
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking essential cookies may impact the Platform's functionality and your ability to use certain features.
5.2 Platform Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences through your account settings on the Platform. This allows you to opt-in or opt-out of non-essential cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt-out of certain third-party cookies using:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Page
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Page
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, our Platform does not currently respond to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and may update this policy if a standard is established.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a prominent notice on the Platform. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
AppTestify Global Services Private Limited
Email: privacy@testgate.io
Address: TestGate, WeWork Raheja Woods,
Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411006, India
India: TESTGATE LLP, LLPIN ADC-2444
Global: TestGate, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware 19801, USA, EIN 30-1510231