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Cookie Policy
1.0 Introduction
Dr. Lal PathLabs hereafter referred to as LPL is firmly committed to protect your privacy. We have created this Cookie Policy ('Policy') so that you can understand what Cookies we use on our site and why we use them. By continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to our use of Cookies.
2.0 What is a Cookie?
A 'Cookie' is a small piece of information that a website can send to your browser, which may then be stored on your computer (or other internet enabled devices, such as a smartphone or tablet). A Cookie is a small text file that is stored by the browser on your computer or mobile device. The Cookie can be read by the company that placed it there so that the browser in use on that device can be recognized. Cookies may provide aggregate data, that is, data that counts how many visitors engage in certain actions. They can be read as unique but not identify you as an individual or, particularly in case of registration Cookies, Cookies can be associated with data that does identify you
3.0 What Cookies do we use?
3.1 Usage of Cookies
When you visit LPL website, Cookies by default will get placed on your computer, mobile or tablet. Cookies can be used for a variety of purposes such as remembering your preferences, measuring your activity and optimising your user experience.
It could contain the following data:
- information about the browser; an identifier, in the form of a unique number;
- an expiration date (some Cookies only).
3.2 Types and Purposes of Cookies
Generally, our Cookies perform three different functions:
- Enabling our websites to function properly
Some Cookies are essential for the operation of our websites. For example, we use Cookies to ensure that you are shown the correct webpages for your location, or to identify when we have broken links or other technical issues with the website. - Analysing visitor behaviour
We may use Cookies to analyse how our visitors use our websites and to monitor website performance. This allows us to provide a high-quality experience by making sure that our content and layout remains relevant to you. For example, we use Cookies to keep track of which pages and links are most popular at LPL website and which are not providing the information thats required by our visitors. - Optimising and personalising
Cookies are also used to optimise the webpages that you visit, and to personalise the content that we show you across all our digital assets, based on what we understand about your requirements.
3.3 List of Cookies
| Cookie provider | Name of Cookie | Purpose of Cookie | Type of Cookie | Duration of Cookie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga,gcl_au, _gid,1P_JAR | These cookies are used to distinguish between users, user interaction with the website, user behaviour, tracking and used for purpose of advertising served across the web-based platforms on preferences of the user. These cookies are updated every time data is sent to google. | Analytics Cookies, Target Cookie, Persistent Cookie | 24 hrs - Indefinite |
| Fr, fbp | These cookies are used to identify a user for advertising purposes. These cookies are updated every time data is sent to Facebook. | Analytics Cookies, Target Cookie, Persistent Cookie | 3 Months | |
| Criteo | Uid_gid | Cookie is responsible for tracking user behaviour. | Analytics Cookies, Persistent Cookie | 1 year |
| Doubleclick.net | IDE | These cookies are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store direct personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. | Targeting Cookie | Indefinite |
| Criteo.com | Uid | This cookie is used to determine the user, to send correct results, Data is collected to personalize User marketing/ Visitor behaviour. | Analytics Cookie | 1 year |
| Notifyvisitors.com | nv_view_16669, nv_userdevice, nv_event_5193_homepage, nv_event_5193_book-a-test, _nv_session_5193, _nv_form_view_291, nv_push_error, _nv_ts, _nv_pv,_nv_form_x_291 | These cookies allow users to opt-in for timely updates from sites they love and allow you to effectively re-engage them withcustomized, engaging content. | Persistent Cookie | Session- Indefinite |
| DLPL | ls.x-auth-token, selectedCity, iStrat, ASP.NET_SessionId | These types of cookies are used for user authorization records by intake of information the first time so that the user does not has to enter for further session-based assistance on the website. It helps to map user location, remember user location, etc. | Targeting Cookie, Persistent Cookie | Session-1month |
3.4 How to manage and delete Cookies
Cookies are easy to manage or delete and can be removed in two ways: automatically, when they expire or by manually deleting them. You can either manually manage your Cookies or use third party tools such as Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to do this. Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on can be downloaded at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For further information on how to manage or delete Cookies, please Visit: www.allaboutCookies.org/manage-Cookies. Here you will find links on how to manually delete, block and customize your Cookie settings. As an example, we discuss the three processes on Internet Explorer.
3.4.1 To manually delete Cookies:
- On the Start screen, tap or click Internet Explorer to open Internet Explorer
- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap Settings. (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up and then click Settings)
- Tap or click Options and then, under History, tap or click select
- Select the Cookies check box and then tap or click Delete
3.4.2 To block Cookies:
- Open the desktop and then tap or click the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar
- Tap or click the Tools button and then tap or click Internet options
- Tap or click the Privacy tab and under Settings, move the slider to the top to block all Cookies and then tap or click OK
3.4.3 To Customize Cookie settings:
- Open the desktop and then tap or click the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar
- Tap or click the Tools button and then tap or click Internet options
- On the Privacy tab, do one or more of the following:
- To set what types of Cookies are blocked or allowed, move the slider
- To block or allow specific websites, tap or click Sites
- To import a privacy preferences file, tap or click Import
- To override your privacy settings for certain types of Cookies, tap or click Advanced
- To reset privacy settings to their original level, tap or click Default
- When you're done making changes, tap or click OK
If you choose to block or delete our Cookies, you will still be able to browse our site.
For further information on how to manage or delete Cookies, please www.allaboutCookies.org/manage-Cookies .
