Last Updated: 20250112

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what Cookies are, how Qualsis (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses Cookies and similar technologies on our website [qualsis.com] (the “Site”), and how you can manage your Cookie preferences. By continuing to browse or use our Site, you consent to our use of Cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of our website.

2. Definitions

• Cookie: A small text file that is placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information to site owners.
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies that are set directly by the website you are visiting.
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies placed by a domain different from the domain of the website you are visiting. For example, if our Site incorporates content, such as advertisements, from other websites, they may set their own Cookies through this content.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixel tags, device identifiers) to:

1. Ensure Proper Functionality: Some Cookies are essential to the operation of our Site. They enable you to move around and use its features. Without these Cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
2. Enhance User Experience: We use Cookies to remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language preference), so you do not have to re-enter this information each time you visit our Site.
3. Analyze and Improve Performance: We use Cookies to analyze how users access and use our Site so we can track performance and make improvements. For example, we use Cookies to understand which pages are more frequently visited and how users navigate through our Site.
4. Provide Personalized Content: We use Cookies and similar technologies to deliver content and advertisements tailored to your interests, both on our Site and elsewhere on the internet.
5. Enable Social Sharing: Our Site may include social sharing features, such as “Share” or “Like” buttons from third-party social media platforms. These features may use third-party Cookies that track your online activity.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These Cookies are essential for you to browse our Site and use its features. Without these Cookies, we cannot provide certain services (for example, remembering previous actions, such as entered text, when navigating back to a page in the same session).

Examples:

• Session Cookies that keep you logged in as you navigate the Site.
• Security Cookies to detect repeated failed login attempts or similar mechanisms.

4.2 Functionality Cookies

Functionality Cookies allow us to remember the choices you make (e.g., your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our Site.

Examples:

• Remembering user preferences (like language or currency).
• Providing live chat support if offered.

4.3 Performance/Analytics Cookies

Performance or analytics Cookies collect information about how you use the Site (e.g., which pages you visit, how often you visit, and whether you receive error messages). These Cookies help us improve how the Site functions and your experience on it.

Examples:

• Google Analytics or similar tools (collecting data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages).

4.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These Cookies track your browsing habits and activities across different websites to deliver targeted advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples:

• Third-party advertising platforms like Google Ads, Facebook, or other networks.
• Cookies that measure ad impressions and click-through rates.

4.5 Social Media Cookies

Our Site may integrate social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) that use Cookies to track user activity. These Cookies may collect your IP address, the pages you visit on our Site, and may set a Cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the social media platforms.

5. Duration of Cookies

Cookies can remain on your computer or mobile device for different periods. Some Cookies exist only while your browser is open (these are known as Session Cookies) and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other Cookies are Persistent Cookies, meaning they survive after your browser is closed and can be used by websites to recognize your computer or device when you later open your browser and browse the internet again.

6. Managing and Deleting Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject Cookies. You can exercise your Cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Delete Cookies: You can delete existing Cookies from your browser.
• Block Cookies: You can block Cookies by default or block specific sites from setting them.
• Receive Notifications: You can configure your browser to notify you whenever a site is trying to set a Cookie.

For information on how to manage Cookies in popular browsers, please visit the following links:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari (macOS)
• Safari (iOS)
• Microsoft Edge
• Internet Explorer

Please note that if you disable or refuse Cookies, some parts of our Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.

7. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services, including but not limited to analytics providers and advertising networks, which set their own Cookies. We do not control the use of these third-party Cookies and cannot access them due to the way Cookies work. Third parties manage their Cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

For more information on how third-party Cookies work and how to manage or delete them, please visit the relevant third-party website.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the Cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. If the changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice or request your consent where required by law.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of Cookies and related technologies.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of Cookies or similar technologies, please contact us at:

Qualsis

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Email: privacy@qualsis.com

Thank you for taking the time to understand our Cookie Policy. By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of Cookies as described in this policy.