COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: 31st July 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how LTCV Credit Private Limited ("LTCV," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, mobile application ("Equall App"), or use our digital lending platform (collectively, "Services"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

Company Details:

  • Name: LTCV Credit Private Limited
  • Address: 1st Floor, No.10, 6th Main, 8th B Cross, Jeevan Bheema Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560075, India
  • Contact: support@ltcv.credit

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website or use an application. They help websites remember your preferences, login status, and other information to enhance your browsing experience.

Similar Technologies include:

  • Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser
  • Session Storage: Temporary data stored during your browsing session
  • Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track user behaviours
  • Pixels: Code snippets that collect information about your interaction with our Services
  • SDKs: Software development kits integrated into mobile applications

3. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our Services and cannot be disabled:

  • Authentication: Maintaining your login session
  • Security: Preventing fraud and ensuring secure transactions
  • Load Balancing: Distributing traffic across our servers
  • Form Data: Remembering information you've entered in forms
  • Privacy Preferences: Storing your cookie consent choices

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services:

  • Usage Analytics: Collecting data on page views, time spent, and user journeys
  • Error Monitoring: Identifying and fixing technical issues
  • Performance Metrics: Measuring website/app loading times and performance
  • A/B Testing: Testing different versions of our Services to improve user experience

Third-Party Analytics Services:

  • • Google Analytics
  • • Firebase Analytics
  • • Adobe Analytics

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

  • Language Preferences: Remembering your preferred language
  • Location Services: Providing location-based features
  • Device Recognition: Recognizing your device for seamless experience
  • Personalization: Customizing content based on your preferences
  • Chat Support: Enabling customer support chat functionality

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used for marketing purposes and to show relevant advertisements:

  • Targeted Advertising: Displaying personalized ads based on your interests
  • Retargeting: Showing ads to users who have previously visited our Services
  • Campaign Tracking: Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Social Media Integration: Enabling sharing and social media features
  • Conversion Tracking: Tracking loan applications and completions

Third-Party Advertising Partners:

  • • Google Ads
  • • Facebook Pixel
  • • LinkedIn Ads

4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

4.1 Based on Duration

Session Cookies:

  • Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Used for maintaining your session during a single visit

Persistent Cookies:

  • Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
  • Used for remembering preferences and login information across visits

4.2 Based on Origin

First-Party Cookies:

  • Set directly by LTCV's website or application
  • Used for core functionality and user experience

Third-Party Cookies:

  • Set by external service providers
  • Used for analytics, advertising, and additional functionality

5. MOBILE APPLICATION DATA COLLECTION

Our Equall mobile application may collect additional device information:

5.1 Device Information

  • Device model, operating system, and version
  • Unique device identifiers (IMEI, Android ID, IDFA)
  • Mobile network information
  • App usage statistics and crash reports

5.2 Location Data

  • GPS coordinates (with your permission)
  • IP address-based location
  • Cell tower and WiFi network information

5.3 Permissions

Our app may request the following permissions:

  • Camera: For document scanning and selfie verification
  • Storage: For saving documents and app data
  • Contacts: For emergency contact information
  • SMS: For OTP verification
  • Phone: For identity verification and customer support
  • Location: For address verification and fraud prevention

6. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

6.1 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome:

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  2. Choose your preferred option for cookie handling

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Go to Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  2. Adjust your cookie preferences

Safari:

  1. Go to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  2. Remove or modify stored data

Microsoft Edge:

  1. Go to Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
  2. Manage cookie settings

6.2 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
  • Facebook Pixel: Adjust ad preferences in your Facebook account settings
  • General Advertising: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative

6.3 Mobile App Settings

For mobile applications:

  • Android: Settings → Apps → Equall → Permissions
  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → select permission type → Equall

7. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES

Disabling cookies may impact your experience:

7.1 Essential Functions Affected

  • Inability to log in or maintain session
  • Loss of security features
  • Form data may not be saved
  • Some features may not work properly

7.2 Enhanced Features Affected

  • Need to re-enter preferences each visit
  • Less personalized experience
  • Inability to track loan application progress
  • Reduced functionality of customer support tools

8. DATA RETENTION

8.1 Cookie Retention Periods

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when browser session ends
  • Persistent Cookies: Retained for periods ranging from 30 days to 2 years
  • Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
  • Marketing Data: Retained for up to 13 months

8.2 Data Deletion

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. We also provide options to delete your account data upon request.

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We integrate with various third-party services that may set their own cookies:

9.1 Payment Gateways

  • Razorpay, PayU, or other payment processors
  • These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices

9.2 Credit Bureau Integration

  • CIBIL, Experian, Equifax, CRIF High Mark
  • Used for credit scoring and verification

9.3 KYC and Verification Services

  • Identity verification providers
  • Document verification services
  • Video KYC platforms

9.4 Communication Services

  • SMS service providers
  • Email service providers
  • Push notification services

10. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Some of our service providers may be located outside India. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Other appropriate safeguards as required by law

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

This Cookie Policy complies with:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder
  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (when applicable)
  • Reserve Bank of India guidelines for NBFCs
  • Other applicable Indian laws and regulations

13. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • New technologies
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Business needs

Notification of Changes:

  • Updated policy will be posted on our website and mobile application
  • Significant changes will be notified via email or in-app notifications
  • Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of updated policy

14. YOUR RIGHTS

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about cookies and data collected
  • Correction: Update inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
  • Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy:

Data Protection Officer:

Email: data@ltcv.credit

Phone: 8884107773

Address: LTCV Credit Private Limited, 1st Floor, No.10, 6th Main, 8th B Cross, Jeevan Bheema Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560075, India

General Support:

Email: support@ltcv.credit

Customer Care: 8095203888

Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Grievance Officer:

Name: Santosh Goteti

Email: grievance@ltcv.credit

Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Services.

This Cookie Policy is effective as of 31st July 2025 and was last updated on 31st July 2025.