This Cookie Policy explains how EventsVibe (“EventsVibe”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform, available at https://eventsvibe.in (the “Platform”).

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree that we may use cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, mobile device, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences, actions, and browsing activity.

Cookies help websites function properly, improve security, remember user preferences, analyze performance, and deliver a better user experience.

Cookies may not directly identify you as a person. However, in some cases, cookies may be linked to information that can identify you, such as your account details, IP address, device information, or browsing behavior.

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2. Why We Use Cookies

EventsVibe uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, protect, improve, and personalize the Platform.

We may use cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account.
• Maintain secure user sessions.
• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Process event bookings, registrations, and transactions.
• Improve website speed, performance, and reliability.
• Understand how users interact with the Platform.
• Analyze traffic, usage trends, and user behavior.
• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or security risks.
• Provide personalized content, recommendations, and event suggestions.
• Improve our services, features, design, and user experience.
• Support customer service and troubleshooting.
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Display relevant advertisements, where applicable.

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following categories of cookies on the Platform:

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3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the Platform to work properly. These cookies enable core functionality and cannot usually be disabled through our systems.

Essential cookies may be used for:

• Account login and authentication.
• User session management.
• Security checks and fraud prevention.
• Booking and checkout functionality.
• Payment process support.
• Load balancing and website stability.
• Remembering cookie consent choices.

Without these cookies, some parts of the Platform may not function correctly.

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3.2 Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how the Platform performs and how users interact with it. These cookies collect information such as pages visited, loading times, errors, and general usage patterns.

Performance cookies may help us understand:

• Which pages are most visited.
• How long users stay on certain pages.
• Whether users experience technical errors.
• Which features are used most often.
• How quickly pages load.
• How users navigate through the Platform.

This information helps us improve the performance, reliability, and design of EventsVibe.

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3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

Functional cookies may remember:

• Language preferences.
• Region or location preferences.
• Login preferences.
• Recently viewed events.
• Saved filters or search preferences.
• User interface settings.
• Personalization preferences.

These cookies help make your experience more convenient and personalized.

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3.4 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us measure and understand how users use the Platform. We may use analytics tools to collect aggregated or statistical information.

Analytics cookies may collect information such as:

• Device type.
• Browser type.
• Operating system.
• IP address or approximate location.
• Referral source.
• Pages viewed.
• Clicks and interactions.
• Session duration.
• Traffic sources.
• User journey across the Platform.

We use this information to improve our Platform, identify issues, enhance user experience, and develop better features.

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3.5 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising and marketing cookies may be used to show users more relevant content, promotions, or advertisements.

These cookies may help us:

• Display relevant advertisements.
• Measure ad campaign performance.
• Limit repeated advertisements.
• Understand user interests.
• Improve marketing effectiveness.
• Track interactions with promotional content.

These cookies may be placed by EventsVibe or by trusted third-party advertising and marketing partners.

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3.6 Security Cookies

Security cookies help us protect the Platform, users, accounts, and transactions.

Security cookies may be used to:

• Detect suspicious activity.
• Prevent unauthorized access.
• Protect user accounts.
• Reduce spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity.
• Verify user sessions.
• Improve transaction security.

These cookies are important for maintaining the safety and integrity of EventsVibe.

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4. Similar Technologies We Use

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies to collect and store information.

These may include:

• Local Storage: Stores information on your device to remember preferences or improve functionality.
• Session Storage: Stores temporary information during your browsing session.
• Web Beacons: Small tracking elements used to understand whether content has been viewed or interacted with.
• Pixel Tags: Tracking technologies used for analytics, advertising, and performance measurement.
• Device Identifiers: Information used to recognize a browser, device, or app environment.
• Log Files: Automatically collected records such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.

These technologies help us operate the Platform, improve security, analyze usage, and enhance user experience.

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5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies and similar technologies may be placed by third-party services that are integrated with our Platform.

Third-party services may include:

• Payment gateway providers.
• Analytics providers.
• Marketing and advertising partners.
• Customer support tools.
• Email communication tools.
• Map and location services.
• Embedded content providers.
• Social media platforms.
• Security and fraud prevention services.
• Hosting and infrastructure providers.

These third parties may collect information directly from your device and process it according to their own privacy policies and cookie policies.

EventsVibe does not control how third-party cookies are used by these providers. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with.

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6. Cookies Used for Payments and Bookings

When you book an event, register for an event, purchase tickets, or complete a transaction through EventsVibe, cookies may be used to support the booking and payment process.

These cookies may help:

• Maintain your booking session.
• Remember selected event details.
• Prevent duplicate transactions.
• Support secure payment processing.
• Confirm successful or failed payment attempts.
• Improve checkout reliability.

Payment-related cookies may be placed by third-party payment gateway providers. EventsVibe does not store complete payment card details through cookies.

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7. Cookie Duration

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

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7.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device only while your browser is open. They are usually deleted when you close your browser.

Session cookies are commonly used for:

• Login sessions.
• Booking sessions.
• Security verification.
• Temporary website functionality.

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7.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

Persistent cookies may be used to:

• Remember your preferences.
• Keep you signed in.
• Store consent choices.
• Improve personalization.
• Analyze repeat visits.

The duration of persistent cookies may vary depending on their purpose and the provider that sets them.

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8. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Block all cookies.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Receive alerts before cookies are stored.
• Set cookie preferences for specific websites.

Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality, security, and performance of the Platform. Some features, such as login, bookings, payment processing, or saved preferences, may not work properly without cookies.

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9. Browser Cookie Controls

You can usually find cookie settings in your browser under sections such as “Privacy”, “Security”, “Site Settings”, or “Cookies”.

Common browser options include:

• Google Chrome cookie settings.
• Mozilla Firefox cookie settings.
• Safari cookie settings.
• Microsoft Edge cookie settings.
• Mobile browser cookie settings.

Because browser settings may change from time to time, we recommend checking your browser’s official support page for the latest instructions.

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10. Cookie Consent

Where required, we may display a cookie banner or consent notice when you first visit the Platform.

This may allow you to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject non-essential cookies.
• Customize cookie preferences.
• Manage analytics or advertising cookies.
• Change your consent choices later.

Essential cookies may still be used even if you reject non-essential cookies, because they are necessary for the Platform to function properly.

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11. Withdrawing or Changing Consent

You may withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time where such options are available on the Platform.

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings by deleting or blocking cookies.

Please note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any cookie use that occurred before your consent was withdrawn.

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12. Do We Use Cookies to Collect Sensitive Information?

We do not intentionally use cookies to collect sensitive information such as:

• Passwords.
• Complete payment card details.
• Government identification numbers.
• Sensitive financial information.

However, cookies may collect technical and usage-related information, such as device details, browser details, IP address, and activity on the Platform.

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13. How Cookies Help Improve EventsVibe

Cookies help us provide a smoother and safer experience for users, event organizers, and visitors.

For example, cookies may help us:

• Make login faster and more secure.
• Remember event search preferences.
• Improve event recommendations.
• Understand which features need improvement.
• Identify website errors.
• Improve booking and checkout flow.
• Prevent abuse, spam, and unauthorized activity.
• Make the Platform more reliable and user-friendly.

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14. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or Platform features.

When we update this Cookie Policy, we will revise the Last Updated date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes are posted means that you accept the updated Cookie Policy.

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15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us at:

EventsVibe Website: https://eventsvibe.in Email: support@eventsvibe.in

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16. Acceptance of This Cookie Policy

By continuing to access or use EventsVibe, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies.