Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy describes how Pion Global Private Limited ("Pion Global", "we", "our" or "us") uses cookies, pixels, tags, local storage, scripts, software development kits and other technologies that store information on, or access information from, a user's device (collectively, "cookies and similar technologies").

This Policy should be read together with the applicable Pion Global Privacy Policy. Where information collected through cookies or similar technologies constitutes personal data, our processing of that personal data is also governed by the applicable privacy notice and data-protection law.

This Policy applies primarily to www.pionglobal.com and to other Pion Global-owned websites that expressly reference or link to it. Cookie behaviour, technology providers and consent controls can differ by website, platform, country and feature.

Cookies are small text files or data records that a website can store on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or other device. They can help a website recognise a device, maintain a secure session, remember preferences, understand how the website is used or support other requested features.

Similar technologies can perform related functions even when they are not traditional browser cookies. Examples include:

• web beacons, pixels, tags and scripts;
• local storage and session storage;
• device or browser identifiers;
• software development kits used in web or mobile services; and
• other storage, access or measurement technologies used to operate, secure or improve digital services.

Depending on the website and your choices, Pion Global may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• operate core website functions and maintain secure sessions;
• remember language, display, consent and other preferences;
• protect websites and users against fraud, abuse and malicious activity;
• measure website traffic, performance, errors and feature usage;
• understand how visitors navigate our websites so we can improve content and user experience;
• measure the effectiveness of campaigns or communications where such technologies are enabled; and
• support embedded or third-party functionality requested by the user.

First-party cookies are set by the Pion Global website you are visiting. Third-party cookies or similar technologies are set or operated by another organisation whose service is integrated into the website. Third-party providers may process information under their own privacy and cookie terms.

Pion Global assesses and configures third-party technologies as appropriate, but external providers may independently change their services, technologies or retention periods. Where required, information about relevant third parties should be made available through the website's Cookie Settings or cookie inventory.

Session cookies normally expire when you close your browser or end the relevant session. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. The duration of a persistent cookie depends on its purpose, configuration and provider.

Cookie and similar-technology requirements vary by jurisdiction. Where applicable law requires consent, Pion Global will request a clear choice before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies. Continuing to browse the website will not by itself be treated as consent where an affirmative choice is legally required.

Strictly necessary technologies may be used without consent where permitted by applicable law because they are essential to provide a requested service, maintain security or support core website operation.

Where consent is required, you should be able to accept or reject non-essential categories and later change or withdraw your choice through the available Cookie Settings mechanism. Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.

Where cookie-related information constitutes personal data, Pion Global processes it in accordance with the applicable Privacy Policy and data-protection law.

For users in India, cookie-related personal data is handled consistently with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable rules as the relevant provisions come into force. For users in the EEA, United Kingdom and other jurisdictions with specific storage-and-access rules, additional consent or transparency requirements may apply.

You can manage cookies and similar technologies in several ways:

• Cookie Settings: where available, use the website's Cookie Settings or preference centre to review and change optional-cookie choices.
• Browser controls: most browsers allow you to block, delete or limit cookies, including third-party cookies.
• Device or application settings: some devices, browsers and applications provide additional privacy or tracking controls.
• Third-party controls: some external services provide their own opt-out or preference tools.

Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Deleting cookies may also remove saved preferences, including your cookie choices, which can cause the website to ask for your preferences again.

The exact cookies, providers and durations used on a website can change as technology, integrations and site functionality evolve. The most current cookie-level information will be made available through the relevant website's Cookie Settings, cookie banner details or cookie inventory where such functionality is deployed.

A current cookie inventory should identify, as applicable:

• cookie or technology name;
• provider or domain;
• purpose and category;
• whether it is first party or third party;
• duration or expiry period; and
• the available user control or consent status.

Pion Global may use analytics or performance technologies to understand website usage and improve content, reliability and user experience. Where marketing or campaign-measurement technologies are enabled, they may be used to understand engagement with Pion Global communications or campaigns.

Some pages may include content or functionality supplied by third parties, such as videos, maps, forms, social-media features or other integrations. These providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies. Where required by law, non-essential third-party technologies should remain disabled until the relevant user choice has been obtained.

Some browsers or devices transmit privacy preference signals, such as Do Not Track or Global Privacy Control. The legal effect and technical support for these signals can vary by jurisdiction and website configuration.

Where applicable law requires Pion Global to recognise a valid browser-based opt-out preference signal, and the relevant website supports that signal, Pion Global will process the signal in accordance with applicable law.

Depending on the technology and your choices, cookie-related information may include:

• IP address or approximate location derived from network information;
• browser, device, operating-system and language information;
• session identifiers and authentication or security information;
• pages viewed, links selected, referring pages and interaction events;
• preferences and consent choices; and
• campaign or analytics identifiers where enabled.

We do not use this Cookie Policy to authorise collection of information that is unnecessary for the stated purpose. Personal data collected through cookies is subject to the applicable Pion Global Privacy Policy.

Cookie retention periods should be proportionate to the purpose for which the cookie is used. Session cookies normally expire when the session ends. Persistent-cookie durations vary by purpose and provider.

Pion Global periodically reviews cookie configurations and should remove or shorten retention where a technology is no longer necessary or a shorter period is appropriate.

Pion Global's corporate and enterprise-facing websites are not designed to use optional tracking technologies for the purpose of profiling children. Where a website or service is directed to, or knowingly used by, children in a jurisdiction that imposes additional requirements, Pion Global will apply the relevant legal safeguards.

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our websites, technologies, service providers, legal requirements or privacy practices. The "Last Updated" date at the beginning of this Policy shows when it was most recently revised.

Where required, we may also provide additional notice or request renewed consent when a material change affects non-essential cookies or the purposes for which they are used.