{"id":30113,"date":"2026-10-09T09:39:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T09:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.targetorate.us\/AEI\/?page_id=30113"},"modified":"2026-10-13T09:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:45:40","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.targetorate.us\/AEI\/cookie-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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COOKIE POLICY<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Anand Eye Institute<\/span> (AEI)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Effective Date:<\/strong> 9 October 2026 Last Updated:<\/strong> 9 October 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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1. Introduction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This Cookie Policy explains how Anand Eye Institute (\u201cAEI\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d or \u201cus\u201d) may use cookies and similar technologies on its website.<\/p>

These technologies may support website functionality, improve browsing experiences, help us understand website usage and measure the performance of our online services.<\/p>

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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2. What Are Cookies? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>

Other technologies, including pixels, tags, scripts and local storage, may also be used to support website functions, analyse usage or measure online interactions.<\/p>

The specific cookies and technologies used on the AEI website depend on the tools and services implemented on the website.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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3. Types of Cookies <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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These cookies support essential website functions, such as security, navigation and the operation of core features.<\/p>

They help the website function as intended and generally cannot be disabled through a website preference tool where they are genuinely essential.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3.2 Functional Cookies <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Functional cookies may remember selected preferences or settings to provide a more convenient browsing experience.<\/p>

Their use depends on the features available on the website.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.<\/p>

Depending on the tools configured, they may collect information about pages visited, navigation patterns, traffic sources, device categories and website performance.<\/p>

This information may help AEI improve its website content, navigation and usability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3.4 Marketing and Campaign Measurement Cookies <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>

Their use will depend on the tools configured on the website and applicable consent requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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4. Why We Use Cookies <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Cookies and similar technologies may be used to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Support essential website functionality.<\/li>\n
  2. Maintain website security and performance.<\/li>\n
  3. Remember preferences where available.<\/li>\n
  4. Understand visitor navigation and website usage.<\/li>\n
  5. Evaluate website content and user experience.<\/li>\n
  6. Measure campaign performance where applicable.<\/li>\n
  7. Identify technical issues and support website improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Information collected through these technologies will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements and AEI’s Privacy Policy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    5. Managing Cookie Preferences <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Where a cookie preference tool is available, visitors may use it to review and manage the categories of cookies used on the website.<\/p>

    Visitors may also manage or delete cookies through their browser settings. The available controls depend on the browser and device being used.<\/p>

    Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features or preferences.<\/p>

    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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    6. Third-Party Cookies <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Some website features may rely on third-party services, such as analytics platforms, embedded maps, videos, social media features or other external tools.<\/p>

    These providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own configurations and policies.<\/p>

    AEI will manage the use of third-party technologies in accordance with applicable requirements and the relevant cookie preferences.<\/p>

    Visitors may review the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant providers for further information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    7. Cookie Duration <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Cookies may be categorised according to how long they remain on your device.<\/p>

    Session cookies generally expire when you close your browser or end the browsing session.<\/p>

    Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until they are deleted.<\/p>

    The duration of individual cookies depends on their purpose and the service that places them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    8. Personal Information and Cookies <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that can be associated with an identifiable individual or combined with other information.<\/p>

    Where personal information is collected through these technologies, it will be handled in accordance with AEI’s Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.<\/p>

    Visitors should avoid sharing sensitive medical information through general website features unless the relevant channel is intended for that purpose.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    9. Changes to This Cookie Policy <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    AEI may update this Cookie Policy when website functionality, technology providers, cookie usage or applicable legal requirements change.<\/p>

    The latest version will be published on this page with the revised date.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    10. Contact Us <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    For questions about cookies or website privacy, please contact:<\/p>

    Anand Eye Institute Email: aei@anandeyeinstitute.org<\/a><\/p>

    Habsiguda:<\/strong> 040-27151999 \/ +91-9989987000
    Chanda Nagar:<\/strong> 040-23034099 \/ +91-8977936699<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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