This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on futuredirections.in (the "Site"), and your choices regarding their use. By continuing to browse or use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have configured your browser to reject them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide anonymous analytics information. Cookies do not typically contain any personally identifiable information, but they may be linked to data we store about you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Future Directions uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential (Strictly Necessary): These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services like taking the assessment or logging into your account cannot be provided.
- Functional: These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, assessment progress) to enhance your experience and avoid asking you to re-enter details.
- Analytics/Performance: We use first-party and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Site. This helps us improve page load times, understand user behavior, and optimize content.
- Marketing/Targeting: We may use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements about our services on other platforms and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below lists specific cookies that may be set when you use the Future Directions platform:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session and assessment progress. | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery. | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your preferred language and accessibility settings. | 1 year | Functional |
| assessment_data | Temporarily saves your test answers if you pause mid-assessment. | 30 days | Functional |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics cookies to distinguish unique users. | 2 years / 24 hours | Analytics |
| _fbp | Facebook pixel for advertising measurement. | 90 days | Marketing |
Note: This list is not exhaustive. We may update cookies as our platform evolves.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies placed on our Site are from third-party services that we integrate. These include:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymous traffic data (IP anonymized). Learn about Google's privacy practices here.
- Payment Gateway (Razorpay/Stripe): May set cookies to process transactions securely.
- Social Media Plugins: If you share content via Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, those platforms may set their own cookies.
- YouTube/Vimeo: If we embed videos, these services may set cookies for playback and analytics.
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the respective privacy policies of those services.
5. Cookie Consent & Management
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to set non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, marketing). You can customize your preferences by clicking "Cookie Settings" at any time. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Site to operate.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features, including taking the psychometric assessment or downloading reports.
6. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operations. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. For significant changes, we will notify you via a prominent notice on the Site or by email.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: info@futuredirections.in
Privacy-specific: dpo@futuredirections.in
Phone: +91-9147363792
Address: Future Directions, Bara Kanthalia, Barrackpore, Kolkata - 700121, West Bengal, India
By continuing to use the Future Directions platform, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.