Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 25, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

qual-a uses cookies for various purposes including:

  • Essential website functionality and security
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Analyzing website performance and usage
  • Improving user experience and site functionality
  • Marketing and advertising (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

  • Session management and authentication
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and site stability
  • Cookie consent preferences

Performance Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics for usage statistics
  • Page load times and error tracking
  • Most popular pages and features
  • User journey and behavior analysis

Functional Cookies

These provide enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Language and region preferences
  • Form data and user inputs
  • Video player settings
  • Chat and support features

Marketing Cookies

These track your activity to provide relevant advertising:

  • Social media integration
  • Advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Retargeting and personalized ads
  • Third-party advertising networks

4. Third-Party Cookies

We also use cookies from trusted third parties:

Google Analytics

Website traffic and user behavior analysis

Hotjar

User experience and heatmap tracking

LinkedIn

Professional networking and advertising

Facebook Pixel

Social media advertising and conversion tracking

5. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them:

  • Preference cookies: 12 months
  • Analytics cookies: 24 months
  • Marketing cookies: 12 months
  • Security cookies: Session or 24 hours

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences
  • Learn more about each cookie type

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality and prevent access to certain features or services.

7. Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@qual-a.com

Address: 123 Music Lane, London, UK

Data Protection Officer: dpo@qual-a.com