Last updated: January 2025
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide better user experience, and deliver information to website owners.
Key Features of Cookies:
Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Can be disabled: No - Required for website operation
Examples:
Legal Basis: Strictly necessary for contract performance and legitimate interest.
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Can be disabled: Yes - Via browser settings or opt-out tools
Legal Basis: Consent (implied consent through continued use) and legitimate interest.
Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced, personalized features.
Can be disabled: Yes - But may affect website functionality
Examples:
Legal Basis: Consent and legitimate interest for enhanced user experience.
Status: RefractorySource does NOT currently use marketing/advertising cookies.
Future Use: If we decide to use these cookies in the future, we will:
Examples (Not Currently Used): Retargeting pixels, social media tracking pixels, display advertising cookies.
Deleted automatically when you close your browser. Used for essential website functionality during your visit.
Remain on your device for a specified period (days, months, or years) or until manually deleted. Used for analytics and functionality preferences.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - Distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - Distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| _clck | Analytics | Microsoft Clarity - Persist session ID | 1 year |
| _clsk | Analytics | Microsoft Clarity - Session recording | 1 day |
| CLID | Analytics | Microsoft Clarity - User ID | 1 year |
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact your website experience and some features may not function properly.
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
You can opt out of specific analytics services:
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you don't want to be tracked. However, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. RefractorySource respects DNT signals by not using marketing/advertising cookies.
Third-party cookies are set by external services that we integrate into our website for analytics and functionality purposes.
Purpose: Web analytics and visitor tracking
Data Anonymization: IP addresses are anonymized
Privacy: Google Privacy Policy
Purpose: Session replay and heatmap analysis
Data Protection: No personal data collected; sensitive input masked
Privacy: Microsoft Privacy Statement
Implied Consent: By continuing to browse and use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Essential Cookies: Do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for website operation.
Analytics Cookies: Used based on implied consent; you can opt-out anytime.
Withdrawing Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time by:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Agochar Tech LLP - Privacy Team (RefractorySource)
Email: hello@refractorysource.com (Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry)
Phone: +91 84880 10818
Address: 415 Decora Square, Sadhu Vasvani Road, Rajkot - 360005, Gujarat, India