Hindustan Markets — Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Hindustan Markets uses cookies, local storage, and similar web technologies when you browse our platform or use our services.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your browser, remember your preferences (such as your chosen language or delivery location), and keep you securely logged in to your workspace.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential & Security Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the core functionality of the platform. They authenticate your session, verify seller and buyer sign-in tokens, protect forms against automated bot submissions (e.g., Cloudflare Turnstile), and keep your shopping cart intact. You cannot opt out of these essential cookies.
Functional & Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your selected language (English, Hindi, or Tamil), your state or city selection for local supplier sorting, and your storefront layout preferences.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These help us understand which product categories and manufacturing hubs are visited most frequently, allowing us to improve search speed and streamline navigation. These cookies do not store personal financial data.
Payment Gateway Verification
When you initiate a checkout or escrow payment, temporary session tokens are set by authorized payment partners (such as Cashfree) to ensure tamper-proof processing and fraud detection.
3. Summary of Key Cookies
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| hm_session | Essential | Maintains authenticated user session across dashboard pages. | Session / 7 Days |
| HM_LOCALE | Functional | Remembers chosen display language (en, hi, ta). | 1 Year |
| hm_cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences and consent choices. | 6 Months |
| cf_turnstile | Security | Automated bot verification to prevent form abuse. | Session |
4. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. You can update your preferences anytime via the cookie consent banner on our site or by modifying your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from logging in, submitting quotation requests, or completing payments.
5. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act 2023
In compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), we collect and store digital identifiers only with your explicit notice and consent. You may request the erasure or withdrawal of non-essential cookie tracking at any time by contacting our Grievance Officer.