Cookie Policy

BLACK VANILLA – COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Jurisdiction: India

This Cookie Policy explains how Black Vanilla ("BV", "we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data more broadly.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, analyse usage, and support marketing activities.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until deleted).

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to forms.

Legal basis: Legitimate business interest / required for website functionality.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website (for example, which pages are visited most often and how users move around the site). This information is aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve website performance.

Examples may include:

Google Analytics or similar tools

Legal basis: Consent, where required by law.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) to provide a more personalised experience.

Legal basis: Consent, where required.

2.4 Marketing & Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set by us or by third parties to deliver relevant content or measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may track your browsing activity across websites.

We will use marketing cookies only where you have provided consent.

3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIEṠKIES

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our website, such as:

Analytics providers
Marketing or advertising platforms
Embedded content (e.g., videos, maps)

We do not control these cookies. Their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.

4. MANAGING COOKIES

4.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie notice allowing you to accept or manage non-essential cookies.

4.2 Browser Controls

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Useful links for managing cookies:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Safari: https://support.apple.com/
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/
Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/

5. COOKIES AND PERSONAL DATA

Some cookies may collect information that is considered personal data. Where this occurs, such data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Indian data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

6. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

7. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Email: info@blackvanilla.co

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Cookie Policy and your preferences.