COOKIE POLICY
Anand Eye Institute (AEI)
Effective Date: 9 October 2026 Last Updated: 9 October 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Anand Eye Institute (“AEI”, “we”, “our” or “us”) may use cookies and similar technologies on its website.
These technologies may support website functionality, improve browsing experiences, help us understand website usage and measure the performance of our online services.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website may store on your device when you visit it. They help the website recognise certain information about your browser or browsing session.
Other technologies, including pixels, tags, scripts and local storage, may also be used to support website functions, analyse usage or measure online interactions.
The specific cookies and technologies used on the AEI website depend on the tools and services implemented on the website.
3. Types of Cookies
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies support essential website functions, such as security, navigation and the operation of core features.
They help the website function as intended and generally cannot be disabled through a website preference tool where they are genuinely essential.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may remember selected preferences or settings to provide a more convenient browsing experience.
Their use depends on the features available on the website.
3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Depending on the tools configured, they may collect information about pages visited, navigation patterns, traffic sources, device categories and website performance.
This information may help AEI improve its website content, navigation and usability.
3.4 Marketing and Campaign Measurement Cookies
Where marketing measurement tools are implemented, cookies or similar technologies may help us understand how visitors arrive at our website and measure interactions with digital campaigns.
Their use will depend on the tools configured on the website and applicable consent requirements.
4. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to:
- Support essential website functionality.
- Maintain website security and performance.
- Remember preferences where available.
- Understand visitor navigation and website usage.
- Evaluate website content and user experience.
- Measure campaign performance where applicable.
- Identify technical issues and support website improvements.
Information collected through these technologies will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements and AEI’s Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Cookie Preferences
Where a cookie preference tool is available, visitors may use it to review and manage the categories of cookies used on the website.
Visitors may also manage or delete cookies through their browser settings. The available controls depend on the browser and device being used.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features or preferences.
Where consent is required by applicable law, non-essential cookies and similar technologies will be managed in accordance with the applicable consent requirements and the preferences provided by the visitor.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some website features may rely on third-party services, such as analytics platforms, embedded maps, videos, social media features or other external tools.
These providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own configurations and policies.
AEI will manage the use of third-party technologies in accordance with applicable requirements and the relevant cookie preferences.
Visitors may review the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant providers for further information.
7. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be categorised according to how long they remain on your device.
Session cookies generally expire when you close your browser or end the browsing session.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until they are deleted.
The duration of individual cookies depends on their purpose and the service that places them.
8. Personal Information and Cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that can be associated with an identifiable individual or combined with other information.
Where personal information is collected through these technologies, it will be handled in accordance with AEI’s Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.
Visitors should avoid sharing sensitive medical information through general website features unless the relevant channel is intended for that purpose.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
AEI may update this Cookie Policy when website functionality, technology providers, cookie usage or applicable legal requirements change.
The latest version will be published on this page with the revised date.
10. Contact Us
For questions about cookies or website privacy, please contact:
Anand Eye Institute Email: aei@anandeyeinstitute.org
Habsiguda: 040-27151999 / +91-9989987000
Chanda Nagar: 040-23034099 / +91-8977936699