Cookie 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, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. This policy explains how HCL Group Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

2. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These are essential for the website to function. They enable basic features such as page navigation, form submission, and security. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they do not store personally identifiable information in a way that identifies you.

Functional cookies

These allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g. language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party services we use.

Analytics and performance cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g. number of visitors, pages viewed, and general traffic). This helps us improve how the site works. We may use services such as Google Analytics; you can control analytics cookies through your browser or the service provider’s tools.

Marketing cookies

These may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant adverts or measure the effectiveness of campaigns. We will only use such cookies where we have a lawful basis and, where required, your consent.

3. Third-party cookies

Our website may include content or features provided by third parties (e.g. embedded videos, maps, or analytics). These third parties may set their own cookies when you use our site. We do not control these cookies; please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for more information.

4. How long cookies last

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (e.g. from a few days to several years) until they expire or you delete them. The retention period depends on the purpose of the cookie.

5. Managing and disabling cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your device and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences each time you visit a site, and some features may not work as intended.

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies.
• Block cookies from specific or all sites.
• Block third-party cookies only.

For more information, see your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” section, or visit aboutcookies.org.

6. Other tracking technologies

We may use similar technologies such as pixels, local storage, or session storage for purposes described in this policy or in our Privacy Policy. Where these involve personal data, we process them in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

7. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised when we make changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at info@hclgroup.com or write to HCL Group Limited, 2A James Carter Road, Midrand, London, United Kingdom.