Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.

They can help websites:

• Function properly;
• Remember preferences;
• Understand how visitors use the website;
• Improve website performance;
• Maintain security;
• Provide relevant features; and
• Improve the overall user experience.

Cookies may be stored by the website itself or by third-party services used by the website.

2. How We Use Cookies

BRC STAR may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as:

• Essential website functionality;
• Security and fraud prevention;
• Remembering user preferences;
• Improving website performance;
• Understanding website traffic and usage;
• Diagnosing technical problems;
• Measuring the effectiveness of website content;
• Supporting communication or marketing functionality, where applicable; and
• Other purposes described at the time of collection or in the applicable privacy notice.

The actual cookies used on the website may change as the website, technology, or services are updated.

3. Types of Cookies

Cookies used on or through our website may generally fall into the following categories.

4. Session and Persistent Cookies

Cookies may also differ according to how long they remain on your device.

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use technologies such as:

• Local storage;
• Pixels;
• Tags;
• Scripts;
• Web beacons; or
• Similar technologies.

These technologies may perform functions similar to cookies, including measurement, security, preferences, analytics, or functionality.

For the purposes of this policy, we use the term “cookies” broadly to include such similar technologies where appropriate.

6. Cookie Consent and Preferences

Where applicable, visitors may be presented with a cookie or privacy preference mechanism that allows them to manage optional technologies.

Depending on the configuration of the website, available choices may include:

• Accepting optional cookies;
• Declining optional cookies;
• Selecting certain categories;
• Saving cookie preferences; or
• Changing previously selected preferences.

Where consent is required for a category of processing, we intend to seek the relevant consent before enabling that processing.

India's DPDP Act states that consent must be free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous, and that withdrawal should be as easy as giving consent.

7. Withdrawal or Change of Cookie Preferences

Where the website provides a cookie-preference mechanism, you may use that mechanism to change or withdraw applicable optional-cookie preferences.

The website may also provide other methods for managing applicable consent or privacy choices.

Where consent is the basis for processing, withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Please note that certain strictly necessary technologies may continue to operate where they are required to provide the requested website functionality or where otherwise permitted by applicable law.

8. Browser Controls

Most modern web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• View stored cookies;
• Delete existing cookies;
• Block certain cookies;
• Block all cookies;
• Allow cookies only from selected websites; or
• Receive notifications when cookies are being used.

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality, performance, or availability of certain features of the website.

You should consult your browser's official documentation for instructions on managing cookies.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers and devices may provide “Do Not Track” or similar privacy signals.

Because there is no single universally adopted technical standard for responding to all such signals in every environment, our website may not respond to every browser-generated signal.

Where required by applicable law, we will handle applicable privacy signals in accordance with the relevant legal requirements.

10. Cookies and Personal Information

Cookies and similar technologies may sometimes be associated with information that can identify or relate to a particular individual.

Where cookies or related technologies involve personal information, such information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Not every cookie necessarily contains or directly reveals personal information.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

Once you leave our website, the cookie and tracking practices of the third-party website will be governed by that third party's own policies.

BRC STAR does not control the cookies, tracking technologies, privacy practices, or data-processing activities of websites that we do not operate.

We recommend reviewing the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies.

12. Security

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to support website security and help detect unauthorized activity, abuse, fraud, or other suspicious behaviour.

However, no security mechanism can guarantee complete protection against all threats.

You should also maintain appropriate security practices on your own devices, including keeping your browser and operating system reasonably updated.

13. Cookie Duration

The duration of an individual cookie may vary depending on its purpose and the service that places it.

Cookies may expire:

• When a browser session ends;
• After a defined period;
• When a user changes their preferences; or
• When they are manually deleted.

The website's actual cookie configuration may be updated from time to time.

14. Changes to Cookies Used on the Website

We may add, remove, replace, or modify cookies and similar technologies as our website, services, security requirements, analytics tools, or technology providers change.

Accordingly, the exact list of cookies or technologies active on the website may change over time.

Where required, we will update applicable notices or preference mechanisms to reflect material changes.

15. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law and the technologies in use, you may have choices concerning:

• Whether to allow optional cookies;
• Whether to withdraw consent;
• Whether to manage browser-level cookie settings;
• Whether to request information concerning processing of your personal data; and
• Other privacy rights available under applicable law.

Further information about privacy rights is available in our Privacy Policy.

16. Data Protection and Applicable Law

This Cookies Policy is intended to be interpreted consistently with applicable Indian data-protection and information-technology laws and regulations, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, and other applicable requirements, as amended or replaced from time to time.

The notified Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 emphasize clear and plain-language privacy notices and accessible mechanisms for exercising privacy choices and withdrawing consent where applicable.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or the use of cookies on our website, please contact:

18. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically.

When we make changes, we may update the:

“Last Updated” date displayed at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how cookies and similar technologies are used.

19. Related Policies

This Cookies Policy should be read together with:

20. Acceptance

By using the BRC STAR website, you acknowledge this Cookies Policy and understand that cookies and similar technologies may be used as described above, subject to your available choices and applicable law.