4TheBold

Cookie Policy

Effective Date:26-01-2026
Last Updated:26-01-2026

This Cookie Policy explains how 4TheBold, (M/s. Innorize Enterprises Private Limited, “Company”, "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (pixels, web beacons, local storage) when you visit our website or use our Platform.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences (such as language or login status), and ensure the site functions correctly.

"Similar Technologies" include:

  • Pixels/Web Beacons: Tiny graphics used to track activity (e.g., if you opened an email).
  • Local Storage: Storing data directly in your browser (often used for maintaining your session while you navigate between pages).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for four primary purposes:

  • Security: To detect bot activity and prevent fraudulent logins.
  • Authentication: To keep you logged in as you navigate between the feed, investor dashboards, and payment pages.
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with the ecosystem (e.g., which startup profiles get the most views).
  • Payments: To ensure secure transaction processing via our partners (Razorpay).

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We classify cookies into the following categories:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the Platform to function. You cannot switch these off in our systems.

  • Purpose: Login authentication, CSRF security protection, load balancing, and payment gateway integration.
  • Key Provider: Razorpay (for processing payments securely), 4TheBold (Session IDs).
  • Consent: Not required (Legal basis: Performance of Contract).

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Platform.

  • Purpose: Tracking which pages are most popular, identifying error messages, and analyzing user "heatmaps."
  • Key Provider: Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity (or similar tools).
  • Consent: Required (in GDPR/UK jurisdictions).

3.3 Functional Cookies

These enable the Platform to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

  • Purpose: Remembering your language, region, or font size preferences. If you disable these, some services may not function properly.

3.4 Targeting & Marketing Cookies

These may be set through our site by our advertising partners.

  • Purpose: They may be used to build a profile of your interests (e.g., "Interested in Fintech Startups") and show you relevant ads on other sites (like LinkedIn or Google).
  • Key Provider: LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta Pixel, Google Ads.
  • Consent: Required.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Please note that third parties (including advertising networks, payment processors like Razorpay, and external analytics services) may also use cookies, over which we have no control.

  • Razorpay: When you reach the checkout/payment page, Razorpay may place cookies to detect fraud and secure the transaction.
  • Social Media Widgets: If you use "Share to LinkedIn" or "Login with Google" buttons, those third parties may collect data via their own cookies.

5. Your Choices & Cookie Management

5.1 Cookie Banner (Consent)

When you first visit 4TheBold, you will see a Cookie Banner.

  • For Users in India/US: By continuing to use the site, you generally consent to our use of cookies.
  • For Users in EU/UK: We will ask for your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies (Analytics/Marketing).

5.2 Browser Settings

You can choose to block or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking "Strictly Necessary" cookies will break the Platform (e.g., you won't be able to log in or pay).

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.

5.3 "Do Not Track" Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT, 4TheBold does not currently alter its behavior in response to DNT signals.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the latest revisions were made.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Email: 4thebold4@gmail.com

Address: D.No.17-1-389/18-B, 4th Floor, Prashanth Nagar Colony, Saidabad, Hyderabad-500059.