Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how the GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association, Surat (GATBAS) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. By continuing to browse or use this website, you acknowledge and agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, mobile phone, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your overall browsing experience by enabling certain functionalities and improving performance.
How We Use Cookies
GATBAS uses cookies solely to ensure the effective functioning of the website, to enhance user experience, and to analyse website usage in order to improve content and services. Cookies used on this website do not collect personal information unless expressly provided by you.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the proper operation of the website. These cookies enable core functionalities without which the website cannot function correctly, including:
- User authentication and secure session management for members and authorised users
- Implementation of security features, including anti-forgery and request validation mechanisms
- Remembering your login status during an active browsing session
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and preferences you select, thereby providing a more personalised and convenient browsing experience. These cookies may be used to:
- Store language or regional preferences, where applicable
- Remember display or accessibility-related preferences
Analytics Cookies
GATBAS may use analytics cookies to collect aggregated and anonymous information regarding how visitors use the website. This data helps us understand user behaviour, identify popular sections, and improve website performance, content structure, and overall usability. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.
Managing Cookies
Most modern web browsers provide options to manage cookies through their settings. Depending on your browser, you may choose to:
- View the cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Disable all cookies entirely
- Configure the browser to automatically clear cookies upon closing
Please note that disabling or blocking essential cookies may affect the proper functioning of this website and may restrict access to certain features, including member login areas or secure sections of the website.
Updates to This Policy
GATBAS reserves the right to modify or update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or website functionality. Any updates will be posted on this page along with the revised “Last Updated” date. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@gatbas.org.