This policy explains how SellGadgets uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, what each type does, and how you can control or turn them off. Read it alongside our Privacy Policy, which covers how the Company handles your personal information.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (phone, laptop, or tablet) when you visit. They help the site remember your actions and preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how the site is used.
We also use similar technologies, such as local storage in your browser and small tracking pixels, that work in a comparable way. In this policy, we use the word "cookies" to cover all of these unless we say otherwise.
Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies) and some are set by trusted service providers who help us run the site, such as our analytics provider (third-party cookies).
Why we use cookies
We keep our use of cookies limited and purposeful. On a sell-only service like SellGadgets, cookies mainly help us run the quote and pickup flow reliably and improve how the site works.
In practice, cookies help us keep the site secure, remember choices such as your device selection or saved pincode as you move through the quote steps, and see which pages are used most so we can fix problems and make the flow simpler.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use cookies to buy or sell devices, since our service only helps you sell your used device.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies: These are required for the site to work and cannot be switched off through our controls. They handle core functions such as signing you in, keeping your session secure, remembering the device and quote you are working on, protecting against fraud, and load balancing so pages load correctly. Without these, the quote and pickup booking flow would not function. They are usually session cookies that expire when you close your browser, or short-lived cookies that last up to about 12 months.
Preference cookies: These remember choices you make so the site feels consistent, such as your saved pincode, language or display settings, and other convenience options during the sell flow. They are optional. If you turn them off, the site will still work, but you may need to re-enter some details. These typically last from a few weeks up to about 12 months.
Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use SellGadgets, for example which pages are visited, how people move through the quote steps, and where they drop off, so we can improve the experience. Wherever possible we use this data in an aggregated form that does not directly identify you. These are optional and typically last from the length of your visit up to about 24 months, depending on the provider.
How long cookies last
Cookies are either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period, or until you delete them.
As a general guide: strictly necessary cookies last from the end of your session up to about 12 months; preference cookies last from a few weeks up to about 12 months; and analytics cookies last from the length of your visit up to about 24 months.
The exact lifespan of each cookie can vary and may change as we update the site or our service providers. The durations above are indicative, and your browser tools (see below) will show the precise expiry of any cookie stored on your device.
How to control or disable cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you see which cookies are stored, delete them, and block some or all cookies for specific sites or across the board. You can usually find these controls under Settings, then Privacy or Security, in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or your device's default browser.
On most phones you can also clear cookies and site data from the browser app's settings, and you can use private or incognito browsing to limit what is stored during a session.
Please note that if you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, parts of SellGadgets may not work properly, for example you may not be able to sign in, generate a locked quote, or book a free doorstep pickup. Blocking preference or analytics cookies will not stop you from using the core service.
Where the law requires it, we will ask for your consent before setting optional (preference and analytics) cookies, and you can change your choice at any time using the cookie controls on our site or by clearing cookies in your browser.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we add new features to the sell flow, change our analytics tools, or to reflect changes in law or regulatory guidance.
When we make material changes, we will update this page and, where appropriate, highlight the change on the site. We encourage you to review this page from time to time so you stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, you can write to us at support@sellgadgets.in.
You can also reach the Company, which operates SellGadgets, at its registered office: 1, Shop 3, 11th Cross, ITPL Main Rd, above Laddoss, Kundalahalli Colony, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037.
For more detail on how the Company collects, uses, and protects your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy, which this Cookie Policy forms part of.
FAQ: Do I have to accept cookies to sell my device on SellGadgets?
No. You only need to allow strictly necessary cookies, which keep the site secure and let you sign in, generate your locked quote, and book a free doorstep pickup with UPI payment. These are essential for the service to work.
Preference and analytics cookies are optional. You can decline or later disable them using our cookie controls or your browser settings, and you will still be able to get a quote and complete a pickup. For full details on your data and choices, see our Privacy Policy.