This Cookie Policy explains how surgestore.in (“we”, “us”, “our” or “the Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our website.

By continuing to use our Site, you agree that we may store and access cookies and similar technologies on your device in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to provide functionality, and to collect information about usage for analytics and marketing purposes.

Cookies may include information such as your browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers, browsing actions, preferences, and site activity.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on surgestore.in:

(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the operation of our Site and enabling secure areas, account logins, checkout, and payment processing. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing.

(b) Functional / Ease of Use Cookies

Enhance the usability of our Site by remembering your preferences (such as language, region, or saved settings).

(c) Performance / Analytics Cookies

Collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Site (e.g., most visited pages, time spent). This helps us improve content, navigation, and performance.

(d) Marketing / Advertising Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. They may enable interest-based advertising (sometimes referred to as online behavioral advertising) and may be set by us or third parties.

(e) Session vs. Persistent Cookies

• Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until deleted or expired.

(f) First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

• First-party cookies: Set directly by surgestore.in.
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services (such as analytics, payment gateways, advertising networks). We do not control third-party cookies and encourage you to review their policies.

3. Consent to Cookies

When you first visit our Site, a banner or notice will inform you that cookies are used. By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.

Your consent remains valid for up to 12 months (or shorter where required by law). After that, we may re-prompt you to renew consent.

4. Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Deleting cookies stored on your device.
• Adjusting browser settings to block or restrict cookies.
• Using opt-out tools provided by third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out).

Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact functionality and prevent you from accessing certain features of the Site.

5. Managing and Deleting Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies
• Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies

For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. Third-Party Services

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our Site, such as:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Payment gateways
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms

We are not responsible for third-party cookies and disclaim liability for their practices. You should review third-party privacy and cookie policies separately.

7. Security of Cookie Data

While cookies generally do not contain personally identifiable information, we apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard cookie data. However, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will never defeat those measures.

8. Liability Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We make no representation or warranty that cookies will always function error-free or without interruption.
• We are not liable for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the use, misuse, or reliance on cookies, including but not limited to data loss, unauthorized access, or errors in advertising, analytics, or site performance.
• We are not responsible for user/browser misconfigurations, third-party cookie practices, or technical failures beyond our control.
• By using the Site, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless surgestore.in, its affiliates, officers, and employees from claims, losses, or damages relating to cookies or third-party technologies.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to amend or update this Cookie Policy at any time, without prior notice. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance.