Cookies policy

This Cookies Policy describes how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used when you visit and interact with cqtech.co (the "Website").

This policy provides detailed information about what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices for managing them. This document should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, process, and protect your personal information.

1. Understanding Cookies and Similar Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They are essential for ensuring website functionality, enhancing user experience, and providing analytical data to site owners.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which perform comparable functions like tracking user interactions and storing settings on your device. For simplicity, this document refers to both cookies and these similar technologies collectively as "cookies."

Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are active only during your browsing session. They enable essential features like navigating between pages and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on your device between browsing sessions to remember your settings and preferences. They remain on your device until they reach a set expiration date or until you manually delete them.

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by cqtech.co to collect analytics, store session identifiers, and enable essential site operations.

• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external service providers (such as analytics tools or security networks) operating on our behalf to monitor performance or deliver external integrations.

2. How We Utilize Cookies

We categorize the cookies used on our Website based on their operational purpose:

A. Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are vital for the basic operations, technical stability, and security of our Website. They enable essential functionalities such as secure session management, fraud detection, and defense against cross-site security threats.

• Consent required? No. These cookies are strictly necessary for service operation and do not require user consent.

B. Additional (Non-Essential) Cookies

Additional cookies serve supplementary purposes to optimize and personalize your experience. These cookies are set only with your explicit consent:

• Analytics & Performance Cookies: Gather aggregated information on how visitors interact with cqtech.co (e.g., page visit frequency, traffic sources, and error logs) to help us measure and improve performance.

• Functionality & Preference Cookies: Personalize site features by remembering your settings (such as region or display preferences).

• Targeting & Marketing Cookies: Help measure the engagement of our B2B solutions and deliver relevant content or campaign notifications.

3. Overview of Cookies Used

To provide full transparency, below is an overview of the primary cookies utilized on cqtech.co:

4. Cookies and Personal Data

Cookies on our Website may collect certain technical personal data, including your IP address, device ID, browser type, and interaction behavior. We handle all data collected through cookies with strict confidentiality and in compliance with applicable data protection laws (such as the GDPR).

For detailed information on how personal data is collected, processed, and protected, please review our Privacy Policy.

5. Cookie Lifespans

The duration for which cookies remain on your device varies:

• Session cookies expire immediately when you close your web browser.

• Persistent cookies remain stored for a specified duration necessary to fulfill their technical purpose.

We set cookie lifespans to ensure they remain active no longer than necessary. Generally, persistent cookies used on our Website are limited to a maximum lifespan of 2 years.

6. Adjusting Your Cookie Settings

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. You can adjust or withdraw your consent at any time.

You can manage, delete, or block cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact Website functionality and cause certain sections to operate incorrectly.

To manage cookies on major web browsers:

• Google Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings

• Apple Safari: Safari Privacy & Cookie Support

• Microsoft Edge: Edge Privacy Settings

• Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Cookie Management

• Opera: Opera Security & Privacy Tutorials

7. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technical practices, operational needs, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of tracking technologies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at info@cqtech.co.