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Cookies Notice

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the platform, enhance user experience, analyse website performance and traffic, and enable relevant marketing and analytics activities.

Information relating to your use of this website may be shared with our analytics, advertising, and social media partners strictly in accordance with applicable law and our Cookie Policy.

By continuing to browse or use this website, or by clicking “I ACCEPT”, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Notice and consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Policy & Disclaimer

Last Updated: Saturday, 20 December 2025
Place: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) applies to the website https://ivynestapartments.com/ and all related digital platforms operated by Ivy Nest Apartments (“IVY NEST”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

This Policy forms an integral part of the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use of IVY NEST.

This document is an electronic record within the meaning of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules made thereunder, as amended.

This electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require physical or digital signatures.

By clicking on the “I ACCEPT” or “ACCEPT & CONTINUE” button, or by continuing to access or use the IVY NEST platform, you expressly consent to and agree to be legally bound by this Policy in accordance with the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

This Policy applies to all users accessing or using the IVY NEST digital platform, including users browsing accommodation listings, booking residential or short-term stays, or availing OTA-related services.

The platform operates as a technology intermediary and facilitator, providing residential accommodation and rental solutions through a digital interface, and does not act as a landlord, broker, or property owner, unless expressly stated otherwise.

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website.

Cookies enable the website to recognise your device, remember preferences, improve functionality, analyse usage patterns, and enhance security.

IVY NEST may use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and enable core functionality such as security, network management, and access to protected areas.

Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated and anonymised information about how users interact with the website, helping us analyse traffic, identify trends, and improve platform performance.

Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or login details, to provide enhanced and personalised features.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, subject to your preferences and applicable law.

Certain cookies may be placed by third-party service providers such as analytics providers, advertising partners, or security service providers.

These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies, subject to contractual safeguards and applicable data protection laws.

Your consent for non-essential cookies is obtained through the cookie banner or consent mechanism displayed on the website.

You may withdraw or modify your cookie preferences at any time through browser settings or cookie preference tools, where available.

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of certain features of the website.

Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with:

• the Information Technology Act, 2000,
• the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2025,
• the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, and
• other applicable Indian laws.

Cookies do not override user rights relating to access, correction, withdrawal of consent, or erasure as provided under applicable data protection laws.

While IVY NEST takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to ensure secure use of cookies and tracking technologies, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure.

IVY NEST shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from cookie usage beyond what is mandated under applicable law.

IVY NEST reserves the right to modify or update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in law, technology, or business practices.

Updated versions will be published on the website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the platform after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

1. Agreement to Cookie Policy and Terms

1.1 Binding Agreement

This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) constitutes a legally binding agreement between:

• you, whether acting personally or on behalf of an entity (“User”, “You”, or “Your”), and
• Ivy Nest Apartments, doing business as IVY NEST (“IVY NEST”, “we”, “us”, or “our”),

concerning your access to and use of the website https://ivynestapartments.com/, including any associated media forms, media channels, mobile websites, mobile applications, browser extensions, plugins, or other digital platforms related to or connected with IVY NEST (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing, browsing, or using the Platform, or by clicking “I ACCEPT” or “ACCEPT & CONTINUE”, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Cookie Policy, together with all other applicable policies incorporated by reference.

1.2 Mandatory Acceptance

If you do not agree with the terms of this Cookie Policy, you are expressly prohibited from accessing or using the Platform and must discontinue use immediately.

1.3 Incorporation by Reference & Updates

This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of and is automatically incorporated into:

• the Terms of Use / Terms & Conditions, and
• the Privacy Policy of IVY NEST.

Any supplemental terms, notices, or policy documents published on the Platform from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated by reference.

IVY NEST reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or update this Policy at any time. Such changes shall be effective upon publication, as reflected by the revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Platform after such updates constitutes your deemed acceptance of the revised Policy, and you waive any right to receive individual notice of each change.

1.4 Jurisdictional Use

The Platform is not intended for access or use in any jurisdiction where such use would violate applicable law or regulation, or impose additional registration or compliance obligations on IVY NEST.

Users who access the Platform from locations outside India do so at their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

1.5 Financial Information

Users shall provide financial or payment-related information only after reviewing and accepting the applicable Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and payment disclosures made available on the Platform.

1.6 Age Eligibility

The Platform is intended exclusively for individuals who are 18 years of age or older.
Persons below the age of 18 are not permitted to register for or use the Platform.

2. Application of Cookie Policy & Use of Technologies

2.1 Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Ivy Nest Apartments, including its affiliates, associate companies, and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in the course of providing its Services through:

• the website https://ivynestapartments.com/,
• IVY NEST mobile and web applications,
• email plugins,
• browser extensions (including Chrome extensions), and
• any other digital interfaces linking to this Cookie Policy

(collectively, the “Services”).

Any user accessing or using the Services will receive cookies from IVY NEST, subject to the terms of this Policy.

2.2 Legal Status and Consent

This Cookie Policy shall be treated as a statutory component of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and is enforceable as an electronic contract under:

• the Information Technology Act, 2000, and
• the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

By continuing to access or use the Services, you expressly consent to the placement and use of cookies and similar technologies for the purposes described in this Policy, subject to your rights under applicable data protection laws.

2.3 Definitions of Users

For the purposes of this Policy, the terms “you”, “user”, “subscriber”, or “visitor” include any individual or legal entity, including companies, organizations, institutions, and their respective employees, agents, or representatives, who access or use the Services.

3. What Are Cookies

3.1 Definition of Cookies

Cookies are small data files that are placed on a user’s computer, mobile phone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device (“Device”) when a website or digital platform is accessed. Cookies are widely used by website operators to enable core functionality, improve operational efficiency, enhance user experience, and generate analytical and reporting information.

3.2 First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Cookies placed directly by the website operator are referred to as “first-party cookies”.
Cookies placed by entities other than the website operator are referred to as “third-party cookies”.

Third-party cookies enable features or functionalities to be delivered on or through the website, including but not limited to advertising, analytics, interactive content, traffic measurement, and security services. The entities placing such cookies may be able to recognise a user’s Device both when it accesses the website and when it accesses other websites that utilise the same third-party services.

4. Why We Use Cookies

4.1 Purpose of Cookie Usage

Cookies are used to recognise users when they access or use the Services, to remember user preferences, and to deliver a customised and efficient experience consistent with the user’s settings. Cookies also contribute to faster navigation, enhanced security, fraud prevention, and service optimisation.

4.2 Use of Third-Party Cookies Only

IVY NEST does not deploy first-party cookies on its Services.
Accordingly, references to “cookies” in this Policy shall be construed as references to third-party cookies only, unless expressly stated otherwise.

4.3 Third-Party Service Providers

Third-party cookies enable external service providers to deliver functionalities on or through the Platform, including but not limited to:

• analytics and performance measurement,
• advertising and marketing services,
• security and content delivery services, and
• infrastructure and hosting optimisation.

Such third parties may include, without limitation, business partners, vendors, advertisers, advertising networks, analytics providers, search engine providers, payment service providers, and cloud infrastructure providers (collectively, “Third-Party Providers”).

The Platform currently utilises third-party cookies and similar technologies provided by, inter alia:

• HubSpot (https://www.hubspot.com/)
• Google Analytics and Google Ads (AdWords)
• Cloudflare

These third parties may recognise a user’s Device when accessing the Platform and when accessing other websites that utilise their services.

The use of cookies by Third-Party Providers is governed by their respective privacy and cookie policies. IVY NEST does not control and is not responsible for third-party cookies or tracking technologies. Users are encouraged to review the relevant third-party policies. Further information on how IVY NEST processes personal data is available in the Privacy Policy.

5. How We Use Cookies

5.1 Categories and Functions

Third-party cookies used through the Platform perform the following functions:

5.2 Authentication

Where users are logged into the Platform or associated services, cookies assist in displaying relevant content and enabling a personalised user experience.

5.3 Security and Integrity

Cookies are used to support security features, detect suspicious or malicious activity, prevent unauthorised access, and identify violations of the Terms of Use or other platform policies.

5.4 Preferences, Features, and Services

Cookies assist in remembering user preferences such as language selection and communication settings, facilitate form completion, and enable customised features, insights, and content in conjunction with platform plugins and integrations.

5.5 Advertising and Marketing

Cookies may be used by third-party advertising partners to assess user interests and deliver relevant advertisements on the Platform or on other digital properties. Such advertising activities are carried out by third parties in accordance with their own policies and applicable law.

6. List of Third-Party Cookies Used

6.1 General Statement

The specific categories of third-party cookies that may be served through the Platform are set out below. Please note that the cookies deployed may vary depending on the specific webpage, service, feature, or functionality accessed by the User.

6.2 Categories of Cookies and Providers

Type of Cookies	Cookie Provider
Website / Platform Cookies	HubSpot
Performance & Functionality Cookies	Google Analytics, Cloudflare
Advertisement / Marketing Cookies	Google AdWords
Analytics & Customisation Cookies	Google Analytics

These cookies are placed and managed by third-party service providers in accordance with their respective privacy and cookie policies.

7. Cookies and Interest-Based Advertising

7.1 Advertising Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and tracking scripts may be used by third parties to:

• serve relevant advertisements,
• provide aggregated advertising analytics and reporting,
• understand and improve service effectiveness, and
• determine whether specific content or advertisements have been displayed to a User.

As a User’s browser may request advertisements, scripts, or beacons directly from third-party servers, such third parties may view, set, modify, or read cookies on the User’s Device as if the User had accessed the third party’s website directly. Advertisements displayed on the Platform may also result in the placement of third-party cookies.

7.2 No Sale of Personal Data

IVY NEST does not knowingly provide personal data collected through the Platform to advertisers for their independent use unless explicit consent has been provided by the User.

Users may opt out of interest-based advertising delivered by third parties through the relevant opt-out mechanisms made available by such third parties. Opting out will not remove advertisements from the Platform but may result in advertisements that are less relevant to the User’s interests.

8. How Users Can Control Cookies

8.1 Browser-Level Controls

Users have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most modern web browsers provide controls that allow Users to:

• accept or reject cookies,
• delete existing cookies, and
• configure cookie preferences on a site-by-site basis.

Users may configure their browser settings to block cookies from all websites except those they trust.

9. Steps to Disable or Remove Cookies

9.1 User Action Required

If a User does not wish to receive cookies, the User must modify the browser settings on the Device used to access the Services.

If the User continues to use the Services without changing browser settings, such continued use shall be deemed as consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

9.2 Functional Impact

Users should note that disabling or deleting cookies may impact the functionality, performance, or availability of certain features of the Platform, and some services may not operate as intended without cookies.

9.3 Additional Information

For further information about cookies, including instructions on managing and deleting cookies across various browsers, Users may visit:
https://www.aboutcookies.org

10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

10.1 Browser-Based DNT Signals

Certain internet browsers, including but not limited to Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and similar browsers, may offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) feature that allows users to transmit a signal indicating a preference not to be tracked across websites.

At present, there is no universally accepted standard for recognising or responding to DNT signals. Accordingly, the Platform does not currently respond to or act upon DNT browser signals.

10.2 Ongoing Review

IVY NEST takes user privacy and meaningful choice seriously and shall continue to monitor developments relating to DNT technologies and the adoption of any uniform standards. If a recognised and enforceable standard is implemented in the future, IVY NEST may update its practices accordingly.

For additional information regarding Do Not Track, users may visit:
https://allaboutdnt.com/

11. Reference Resources

The following third-party resources are provided solely for user awareness and convenience and are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

11.1 Advertising & Cookie Practices

• Internet Advertising Bureau (United States)
• Internet Advertising Bureau (European Union)

11.2 Browser-Specific Cookie Management Help Pages

Users may manage or disable cookies by referring to the official help documentation of their respective browsers, including but not limited to:

• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Android Browser
• Safari (Desktop)
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari (Mobile)

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

12.1 Policy Modifications

IVY NEST may revise or update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• changes in cookies or tracking technologies used,
• operational changes to the Platform, or
• legal or regulatory requirements under applicable law.

Users are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed about IVY NEST’s use of cookies and related technologies.

12.2 Effective Date

Any updates to this Cookie Policy shall become effective upon publication on the Platform. The “Last Updated” date mentioned in the Policy indicates the most recent revision.

13. Further Information and Scope of This Cookie Policy

13.1 Contact for Cookie-Related Queries

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to our use of cookies or similar tracking technologies, you may contact us at: info@ivynestapartments.com

13.2 Scope and Applicability

This Cookie Policy explains how Ivy Nest Apartments (“Company”, “Ivy Nest”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise users when they visit or interact with our digital platforms, including:

• https://ivynestapartments.com/, and
• any associated web pages, mobile websites, applications, or digital interfaces operated or controlled by Ivy Nest
  (collectively referred to as the “Website” or “Platform”).

This Policy explains:

• what cookies and similar technologies are,
• why and how we use them, and
• the choices and controls available to users.

13.3 Personal Data Implications

In certain circumstances, cookies may collect information that constitutes Personal Data under applicable data protection laws, or may become Personal Data when combined with other information held by Ivy Nest. Any such processing shall be governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

14. Purpose and Categories of Cookies Used

14.1 Purpose of Cookie Usage

We use first-party and third-party cookies for multiple purposes, including but not limited to:

• ensuring the technical operation and security of the Website,
• enabling essential functionality,
• analysing usage and performance,
• enhancing user experience, and
• supporting advertising, analytics, and service optimisation.

Certain cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function and are referred to as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies are optional and are used for analytics, performance measurement, and advertising.

14.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third parties may place cookies through our Website for purposes such as advertising, analytics, and service delivery. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties’ privacy and cookie policies. Detailed descriptions of such cookies are provided elsewhere in this Policy.

15. About Your Privacy and Cookie Choices

15.1 Use of Tracking Technologies

When you visit our Website, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies that are stored on your browser or device. The information collected may relate to you, your preferences, or your device and is primarily used to:

• ensure proper functioning of the Website,
• remember user preferences,
• improve performance and usability, and
• deliver a more relevant and personalised experience.

15.2 User Control and Limitations

You may choose to disable or restrict certain categories of cookies through your browser or cookie-preference settings. However, please note that:

• disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality and user experience; and
• strictly necessary first-party cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required to:
  • display the cookie consent banner,
  • remember your consent preferences,
  • enable login/logout functionality,
  • ensure session security, and
  • maintain core operational features of the Website.

15.3 Legal Basis

The deployment and use of cookies is based on:

• user consent where required under applicable law,
• legitimate interests for essential and security-related cookies, and
• compliance with statutory obligations under Indian law.

 

16. Control of Cookies and User Choices

16.1 User Consent and Preference Management

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies, except for cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website. You may exercise your cookie preferences through the Cookie Consent Manager, which enables you to accept or decline specific categories of cookies.

Cookies that are classified as essential or strictly necessary cannot be disabled, as they are required to provide core Website functionality and services requested by you.

16.2 Access to Cookie Consent Manager and Browser Controls

The Cookie Consent Manager is accessible through:

• the cookie notification banner displayed upon your first visit, and
• designated sections of our Website.

If you choose to reject non-essential cookies, you may continue to use the Website; however, certain features, services, or areas of the Website may be limited or unavailable.

In addition, you may configure your web browser to accept, reject, or delete cookies. As browser-level controls vary depending on the browser and device used, you should consult the help or support menu of your browser for detailed instructions.

16.3 Targeted Advertising Opt-Out Mechanisms

Most advertising networks provide mechanisms to opt out of interest-based advertising. For additional information or to manage such preferences, you may visit:

• http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
• http://www.youronlinechoices.com

Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not eliminate advertisements entirely; it only affects whether advertisements are tailored to your interests.

16.4 Variability of Cookies

The specific first-party and third-party cookies used, and their respective purposes, may vary depending on the Website, application, or digital property accessed by you.

17. Other Tracking Technologies (Web Beacons and Similar Tools)

17.1 Use of Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels

Cookies are not the sole technologies used to recognise or track Website visitors. We may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, tracking pixels, or clear GIFs. These technologies are small graphic files containing unique identifiers that enable us to:

• track user movement between pages,
• understand referral sources,
• measure the effectiveness of advertisements and email campaigns,
• analyse Website performance, and
• improve service delivery.

These technologies often depend on cookies to function correctly. Consequently, disabling cookies may impair the effectiveness or functionality of such tracking mechanisms.

18. Flash Cookies and Local Shared Objects (LSOs)

18.1 Use of Flash Cookies

Certain Website features or services may utilise Flash Cookies, also known as Local Shared Objects (LSOs), to collect and store information for purposes including service operation, fraud prevention, and performance optimisation.

18.2 Managing Flash Cookie Settings

If you do not wish to allow Flash Cookies to be stored on your device, you may modify the settings of your Flash Player through the Website Storage Settings Panel or the Global Storage Settings Panel. These tools allow you to:

• delete existing Flash Cookies,
• restrict the placement of Flash Cookies without explicit permission, and
• block Flash Cookies delivered by entities other than the Website operator.

18.3 Impact on Website Functionality

Please note that restricting or disabling Flash Cookies may reduce or impair the functionality of certain Website features, including those relying on Flash-based components or content.

19. Targeted and Interest-Based Advertising

19.1 Third-Party Advertising Technologies

Third-party service providers, advertisers, and advertising networks may place cookies or similar tracking technologies on your computer or mobile device through our Website for the purpose of serving advertisements.

These third parties may collect information about your visits to this Website and other websites in order to display advertisements that are relevant to your interests. Such technologies may also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, including through the use of cookies, web beacons, or similar tools.

19.2 Nature of Information Collected

The information collected through such advertising technologies is generally aggregated or pseudonymised in nature and does not, by itself, enable us or such third parties to directly identify you by name, contact details, or other personal identifiers, unless you voluntarily provide such information through independent interactions with those third parties.

19.3 Platform Limitation and Third-Party Responsibility

We do not control the cookies or tracking technologies deployed by third-party advertisers, and their data practices are governed by their respective privacy policies. The Platform does not assume responsibility or liability for the data processing practices of such third parties beyond disclosures made in this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

20. Updates to This Cookie Policy

20.1 Policy Modifications

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• the cookies or tracking technologies used,
• operational requirements,
• applicable laws or regulations, or
• business or compliance practices.

You are encouraged to review this Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

20.2 Effective Date

The date indicated at the top of this Cookie Policy reflects the most recent update and shall determine the effective version applicable to your use of the Website.

Continued use of the Website after such updates constitutes your acknowledgment of and agreement to the revised Cookie Policy.

21. Contact and Communications

21.1 Notices and Correspondence

Any notices, communications, or queries relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies may be addressed to us using the following contact details. Communications shall be deemed duly served if delivered personally, sent by registered or certified mail, or transmitted electronically via email.

Ivy Nest Apartments
info@ivynestapartments.com