1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are compact alphanumeric text files placed onto your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit santalnexus.com. They allow our web server to remember your preferences (e.g. mobile navigation states, produce filter choices) and maintain secure connections.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify our cookies into distinct categories based on their operational necessity:
| Cookie Category | Operational Purpose | Status |
|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Ensures security, preloader execution, form submission integrity, and page rendering. | Always Active |
| Performance & Analytics | Aggregated, anonymized metrics on page load times, device viewports, and popular commodity pages. | Optional |
| Preference & Functional | Remembers recent category filters in the produce catalog and your cookie consent choice. | Optional |
3. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are indispensable for the core functionality of our web portal. They enable navigation across pages, secure transmission of export RFQs and WhatsApp links, and prevention of cross-site request forgery. They cannot be disabled without compromising platform stability.
4. Analytical & Performance Cookies
We use aggregated, anonymized analytical tools to understand how international buyers interact with our produce specifications and export calculators. These metrics do not collect or store personally identifiable data like your name or IP address.
5. Managing Your Browser Settings
You have the option to accept, block, or delete cookies via your browser settings. Please refer to your browser's documentation to configure these controls:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
6. Updates to this Policy
We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect technical revisions or regulatory standards. The updated policy with revision date will always be posted here.
