This GIFT University’s (the “University”, or “We”) Official Website (the “website”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, understand how the website is used and support some online services related to other pages. The aim of this policy is to explain the types of cookies that the Websites uses, how it is used and how can a user manage its preferences on the main website. For details about how the University through this Website collects, stores, and uses personal information more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on a user’s computer or mobile device when the user visits our website. The cookies help us recognize and remember the device used, the preferences selected, and improve the browsing experience of a user. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us analyze usage and enhance performance. Since these Cookies may or may not constitute Personal Data under our Privacy Policy if applicable the PECA, any other laws relating to Personal Data protection and privacy, and international conventions, regulations and best practices shall apply to the extent applicable.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them please visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org/.
These cookies may be set by the Website. “First Party Cookies” such as cookies to remember whether a user has dismissed the cookie banner or Google Analytics cookies that help us track website usage trends. We also use “third party cookies” which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website a user visiting such as for our advertising and marketing efforts.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| gift_cookie_consent | Strictly necessary | Records the cookie preferences you select in our cookie consent banner so that the banner is not shown again on every visit. | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Strictly necessary | Keeps your browsing session active while you move between pages of the Website. | Session |
| _ga, _ga_<container-id>, _gid | Performance | Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish visitors and to report on how the Website is used, in aggregate form. | _ga / _ga_<container-id>: 2 years; _gid: 24 hours |
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp, fr | Meta (Facebook Pixel) | Targeting cookies used to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns and to show University adverts that are more relevant to you. | https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/ |
| __lc_cid, __lc_cst, __livechat | LiveChat | Functionality cookies that operate the live chat window and remember an ongoing conversation. | https://www.livechat.com/legal/cookies-policy/ |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC | YouTube (Google) | Set when a YouTube video embedded on our pages is played, to estimate bandwidth and remember playback preferences. | https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies |
| NID, PREF | Used by Google services embedded on our pages, such as Google Maps and Google Fonts, to remember preferences and for security. | https://policies.google.com/technologies/types |
While visiting the website, a user has the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Some cookies are essential for the website to provide its users with a smooth browsing experience, but for all others, the user can take control.
When a user visits our website for the first time, a cookie consent banner will appear, giving them the option to accept, decline, or to proceed with only the essential cookies. A user can also change their preferences at any time by selecting “Manage Cookies” at the bottom of our website. Please note that if a user rejects cookies, some areas of the site may not function properly. User’s choices are specific to each browser, and if they clear their cookies, they will need to set their preferences again whenever they access the Website again.
Other than using our cookie consent banner, you can also manage cookies preference through your browser settings. Each browser offers different options to block, delete, or limit cookies. You may use the same to control and manage your cookies preference at your end.
In case you use tools such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC), your browser may automatically communicate your privacy preferences to Website. We respect such signals in line with applicable laws within Pakistan, but please note that enabling GPC may affect some features of the website.
The University does not “sell” or “share” your personal data or use cookies for direct advertising. However, please note that some third-party services set their cookies to retrieve the user’s browsing pattern to show them ads of their interest when embedded on our website. To completely opt-out of targeted advertising, visit:
Please note that opting-out does not mean a user would not receive ads, it only means that the ads they will see will not be based on their browsing pattern.
We may update this Cookies Notice from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.
The date at the bottom of this Cookies Notice indicates when it was last updated.
Any queries or concerns about the use of cookies on this website should be sent by email to [email protected] or addressed to the Data Protection Office, GIFT University, Near Sialkot Bypass, Gujranwala.
This Policy was last updated on: 23 September 2026
