Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Srida IT Consulting and Services Pvt. Ltd. ("Srida IT," "we," "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website sridait.com. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and your choices regarding them.
2. What Technologies We Use
We use browser local storage (localStorage and sessionStorage) instead of traditional HTTP cookies. These are small pieces of data stored in your browser that help our platform function correctly.
We do not use any tracking cookies, third-party advertising cookies, analytics services (such as Google Analytics), social media tracking pixels, or any form of cross-site tracking.
3. What We Store & Why
| Storage Key | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sridait_token | Authentication — keeps you logged in so you don't have to re-enter credentials on every page | Essential | 24 hours |
| sridait_user | Stores your name, email, and role to personalize the dashboard | Essential | Until logout |
| sridait-*-progress | Saves your learning progress in practice labs and self-study courses (completed lessons, quiz scores) | Functional | Persistent |
| sridait-*-certificate | Records certificate completion data so you can re-download your certificates | Functional | Persistent |
| sridait_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent choice so the banner doesn't reappear | Essential | Persistent |
4. What We Do NOT Do
- We do not track your IP address for analytics or profiling purposes
- We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking service
- We do not collect location data or device fingerprints
- We do not use advertising or marketing cookies
- We do not share any browsing data with third parties
- We do not build behavioral profiles based on your site activity
- We do not use cross-site tracking or retargeting
5. Data Collected Through Forms
When you voluntarily submit information through our forms, we collect the following data for legitimate business purposes:
| Form | Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Form | Name, email, company, message | Respond to your inquiry and provide requested information |
| Enrollment Form | Name, email, phone, organization, role, experience | Process your training enrollment and communicate course details |
| Newsletter | Email address | Send periodic GRC updates and insights (with unsubscribe option) |
| Student Portal | Name, email, phone (encrypted), course progress | Manage your learning account, track progress, issue certificates |
All form data is processed and stored on our servers hosted in India. Phone numbers are encrypted at rest. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Your Choices
- Accept — essential and functional storage is enabled, providing full platform functionality including login persistence and progress tracking
- Decline — only the consent preference itself is stored. You can still browse the site, but login sessions won't persist across page refreshes and learning progress won't be saved
- Clear data — you can clear all stored data at any time by clearing your browser's site data (Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data > Cookies and site data for sridait.com)
7. Data Retention
- Authentication tokens expire after 24 hours and are automatically cleared on logout.
- Learning progress is stored in your browser indefinitely until you clear it or uninstall the browser.
- Form submissions are retained on our servers for the duration of the business relationship plus 3 years for compliance records.
- Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us: