Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

PDS Ventures Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, www.pdsventures.com (the “Site”), to enhance your experience, analyze Site usage, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

2. Applicability

This policy applies to all individuals visiting our Site and to all the information collected through cookies.

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enable various functionalities, provide reporting information, and assist with personalized user experiences. Cookies help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions, to improve your browsing experience.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes to ensure our Site functions correctly and provides a good user experience.

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies / Essential Cookies

These cookies are absolutely essential for the Site to operate correctly. They enable core functionalities such as security features, page navigation, and access to secure areas of the website. Since they are essential to delivering the services you request, they cannot be disabled through our systems and blocking them may cause parts of the Site to function incorrectly, and certain parts of the Site may not function as intended or at all. These cookies do not store information that directly identifies you, and their use does not require user consent under applicable data protection laws.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Site, including which pages are most visited, the time spent on pages, and whether users encounter any error messages. This information helps us to understand user behavior, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall performance and user experience of our Site. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to remember choices you make and preferences you set (such as your language preference or region) to provide enhanced, more personalized features on our Site. They can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.

4.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites to build a profile of your interests. They are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These cookies may be set up by our third-party advertising partners or by us.

4.5 Categorization of Cookies Deployed on Our Site

Cookies deployed on our Site are grouped into categories as outlined in the table below. Please note that the specific cookies used may vary depending on the website or the jurisdiction from which it is accessed.

The categories applicable to this Site are described below.

Sr. No. Cookie Name Web Domain Cookie Category Description Expiration Types of Service

1

_ga

.pdsventures.com

Analytics

ID used to identify users

1.1 year

Third party

2

_clck

.pdsventures.com

Analytics

This cookie is installed by Microsoft Clarity to store information on how visitors use a website and help in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. The data collected includes the number of visitors, the source from which they have come, and the pages visited in an anonymous form.

1.0 year

Third party

3

_ga_4CBEG42DTZ

.pdsventures.com

Analytics

ID used to identify users

1.1 year

Third party

4

_clsk

.pdsventures.com

Analytics

This cookie is installed by Microsoft Clarity to store information on how visitors use a website and help in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. The data collected includes the number of visitors, the source from which they have come, and the pages visited in an anonymous form.

1.0 day

Third party

5

privacypillar-google-consent

pdsventures.com

Essential

Information about visitor's google vendor selection information is stored by this cookie.

1.0 year

First party

6

usprivacy

pdsventures.com

Essential

This cookie stores the US privacy string.

1.0 year

First party

7

euconsent-v2

pdsventures.com

Essential

This cookie stores the TC string.

1.0 year

First party

8

privacypillar-cookie-consent

.pdsventures.com

Essential

It stores the user's current consent status.

1.0 year

Third party

 
5. How Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

5.1 To ensure the Site functions correctly and securely.

5.2 To analyze and improve our Site performance and user experience.

5.3 To personalize your experience by remembering your preferences.

5.4 To deliver targeted marketing and advertising that may be relevant to you.

5.5 To understand how users interact with our Site to make informed improvements.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We may disclose browsing information to third-party service providers and partners to support functions such as website analytics, advertising delivery, and social media features. These third parties process the information in line with their own privacy practices and applicable data protection requirements and may use it to enhance their services or tailor content. To understand how these providers handle and process information, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

7. Your Cookie Choices

7.1 We block all non-essential cookies and tracking technologies by default and use them only with your explicit consent, in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.

7.2 When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner will be displayed, giving you the option to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject all non-essential cookies

  • Manage your preferences by selecting specific cookie categories

7.3 On subsequent visits, you may update or withdraw your consent at any time through the Cookie Preference Center, accessible via the floating cookie icon at the bottom-right corner of the website, by selecting “Accept All” or adjusting your choices and saving your preferences.

7.4 Please note that strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled, as they are essential for the operation, security, and functionality of our Site.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or to comply with new legal or regulatory requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Contact Us

9.1 To further understand how we process your personal data, kindly refer to our Privacy Statement

9.2 If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at mohit.sharma@pdsltd.com.

PDS Ventures Limited,

7/F, Park Fook Industrial Building,

615-617 Tai Nan West Street,

Cheung Sha Wan

Kowloon, Hong Kong
Email: privacy@pdsventures.com