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This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies and other similar technologies when you interact with our website. This policy should be read together with our privacy policy and our terms of use. By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree that we can store and access cookies and other tracking technologies as described in this cookie policy.

What is a Cookie

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by a website or app that helps remember certain information about your visit. This policy uses the term "cookies" to include various technologies like web beacons and device identifiers that perform similar roles. Cookies are essential for facilitating user-friendly experiences by retaining user preferences and other customizable features. For a broader understanding of how we handle your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. This cookie policy specifically focuses on our cookie usage and the options you have concerning them.

Types of Cookies Used

Your Choices

NDTV respects your right to control how cookies are used while you navigate our website. Here are the options available to you for managing cookies:

• Cookie options on our website: When you visit our website, NDTV provides you with clear choices regarding cookie usage. You can select “I Agree” to accept all cookies, “I Decline” to reject non-essential cookies, or “Change My Preferences” to access a settings page where you can customize your cookie preferences.
• Browser: Most web browsers allow users to manage their cookie preferences. You can configure your browser to block cookies or delete existing ones. For detailed instructions, please refer to your browser’s help section or settings menu.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable core functionalities such as user authentication, session management, security, fraud prevention, load balancing, and accessibility features. Without these cookies, certain services and features of the website may not function properly.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and preferences you set, such as language preferences, region selection, login details, and customized settings. They help provide a more personalized and seamless browsing experience by enhancing website functionality and convenience.
• Analytics & Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with the website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns, and any errors encountered. The information is typically aggregated and used to measure website performance, identify areas for improvement, optimize content, and enhance the overall user experience.
• Advertising & Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and content that are more relevant to your interests. They may track your browsing activity across websites and devices to build a profile of your preferences, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, limit repetitive advertisements, and support personalized marketing initiatives.
• Social Media / Third-Party & Cookie Synchronization Cookies: These cookies may be set by third-party service providers, advertising networks, content delivery partners, or social media platforms integrated with our website. They facilitate features such as content sharing, embedded media, audience measurement, ad delivery, and cross-platform advertising. Cookie synchronization technologies may also be used to align identifiers across different partners to improve advertising relevance and measurement capabilities.

Update and Contact Information

NDTV’s Cookie Policy is subject to an annual review to ensure it remains up to date with the latest data protection regulations. We recommend that users revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about any changes.

For questions, clarifications, or to exercise data protection rights, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:

Data Protection Officer Contact Information:

• Name: Aditya Khullar
• DataProtection@ndtv.com